Top 6 Things to do in Villanueva de Cordoba, Andalucia

Bodega Secadero Jamones Jamivi is located in Villanueva in Cordova. The "El Jamon Iberico De Los Pedroches" (Los Pedroches Iberican Ham) route revolves around the exciting world of ham, from the production of Iberian pork to the final consumption of its products. The Dehesa (Meadow), si the largest and best conserved in Europe, and is the start of this route. Later in our bogega-dryer you can discover the stages for aging a good acorn-fed ham from Los Pedroches as well as a slicing workshop for assistants. Finally, what better than to sample a delicious menu based on the amazing local Iberian cuisine. Bodega Secadero Jamones Jamivi will give you a detailed description of an ecosystem that is unique in the world, the meadows and its most emblematic productionm, the Iberian pork. Visit to the dryer cellars: explanation about the system for naturally and traditionally curing the Acorn-fed Iberian ham and the different cuts of pork. Slicing workshop. Slicing exhibition of the acorn-fed ham. This workshop shows the audiences how to correctly slice ham and the special technique. Food based on local Iberian products. Observations: a visit to Los Pedroches is especially interesting in the "mountain" period, between November and March, when the Iberian pigs feed exclusively on acorns.

At Las Lagartosas Tourism, we specialise in Iberian Pig and Retinta Cow farming using traditional methods in the largest and most beautiful Dehesa in the world, La Dehesa de Los Pedroches. A large forest of oaktrees whose fruit, the acorns, feed the animals that roam it. At Las Lagartosas we show our guests the daily life in the fields, surrounded by nature where you can enjoy our way of life and recharge your batteries. Through our experiences, guests get to learn our culture and traditions, both outdoors and in our traditional farmhouse by the warmth of a welcoming log fire. We offer: - Guided tour through La Dehesa - Lunch of Iberian cured and grilled local produce. - Iberian ham Workshop and Tasting by a master ham slicer. - Sale of Iberian ham. - Stargazing. - Equestrian dressage exhibition (classical, “vaquera” and “natural”) - Horse and cart tour. - Music in the afternoon. -We plan and arrange your event at Las Lagartosas.

The Local History Museum is located in the building of an old railway station of the early twentieth century. It has an important collection of archaeological and ethnographic pieces that allow a cultural tour of the region of Los Pedroches.