A land to discover
Our cottage is located inside the region of Los
Pedroches, where we find an area of extensive meadows of holm oak and
ecological olive groves, there Iberian pigs are raised with appellation of
origin "Los Pedroches", there is also a large number of farm of dairy
cows.
Olive trees around our cottage have been the first to
take ecological certification throughout Europe and our olive oil is
appreciated in the worldwide as an authentic delicatessen.
Our region is interesting for a multitude of reasons, the Natural Park of Cardeña-Montoro is near here, in this natural reserve there are the largest number of Iberian linxes is found.
Our 17 villages have a peculiarity and this is that Los Pedroches belonging to Andalusia , these are borderline to the regions of La Mancha and Extremadura, so in this way there are characteristics of the three regions.
These characteristics are found mainly in culture, and
in agricultural practices.
There is a typical dance that is "la jota" ,
as well as an extensive songbook that was sung in the mountains of Sierra
Morena when the olives were picked up.
As far as the cuisine is concerned , it is based on
the derivatives of the pig, here is the Denomination of origin "Los
Pedroches" for the Iberian pork ham that along with the lamb and rich
cheeses will satisfy the palate of any visitor, in addition there is a great
variety of pastries. To this must be added the excellent ecological olive oil produced in the
olive trees groves of Sierra Morena.
The nature of Los Pedroches has been favored and graced by having different habitats and a great diversity of landscapes. Such as prairie and steppe areas where the cranes spend their winter, the extensive pastures where Iberian pigs, cows and sheep are fed and finally the ecological zones of olives trees, in the south of the region, in this area we usually find areas of pure Mediterranean forest such as those near our cottage.
Close to our house there are the charming villages,
such as the town of Obejo with Muslim origin and also Villaharta and the towns
in the area of "Los Pedroches", here there is a small historical
heritage (notably the Castle Of Sotomayor), fifteenth century, in Belalcázar.
Near our cottage are two small villages, Villaharta and Obejo. Specially, Obejo is noteworthy because its origin is Arab.
Other important towns and villages near here is Pozoblanco, in the centre of "Los Pedroches". It is a small town with a big food industry, especially dairy and meat factory, where the Iberian ham are produced.
Near our cottage are two small villages, Villaharta and Obejo. Specially, Obejo is noteworthy because its origin is Arab.
Other important towns and villages near here is Pozoblanco, in the centre of "Los Pedroches". It is a small town with a big food industry, especially dairy and meat factory, where the Iberian ham are produced.
