Ibérico Ham, from Farm to Fork
Three days immersion tour staying at a family-run farm
Taste exquisite Ibérico ham and enjoy meals with an authentic taste of local tradition
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Highlights
Sample Itinerary
B: Breakfast / L: Lunch / D: Dinner
Day One - Ibérico pigs, ham carving & local gastronomy
Our driver will meet you in Seville in the morning. Transfer to the Aracena Natural Park, you’ll get there in just over one hour.
You’ll be welcomed in the family-run Ibérico farm where you’ll stay, located in the heart of a beautiful forest of holm and cork oak trees where Ibérico pigs roam free. Get settled in a comfortable rural house with living room, kitchen and fireplace – your base camp to explore this area.
Before lunch you’ll take a stroll through the farm – following the call of the farmer, the black Ibérico pigs will show up amongst the trees. These pigs are shy at first but they will end up getting very close. You will learn about the ancient and sustainable way in which Ibérico pigs are raised in their natural habitat.
Back in the farmhouse, while the BBQ gets ready, you’ll practice the art of Ibérico ham carving under the guidance of the farmer. You’ll then sit down to taste Ibérico pork meat grilled using vegetable charcoal from the forest where these pigs roam free – pork meat will have a whole new meaning after this meal!
After some rest – maybe a short siesta – you will visit with our driver the Arias Montano chapel and view point, the perfect spot to watch the sunset over the beautiful Aracena Natural Park.
Dinner at a very nice restaurant in the white-washed village of Alájar.
Night in the farm.
L, D
Day Two - Ibérico ham curing, lunch with a modern twist & Grotto of Marvels
This morning our local guide will join you to visit an artisan Ibérico ham producer located nearby the famous town of Jabugo – you will learn how these extraordinary hams are carefully cured, for as long as 3 years. Of course, you’ll be tasting the house ham with a glass of wine (or two…).
You’ll then visit Linares, a small white-washed village with an enchanting atmosphere. A very talented local chef will welcome you in his restaurant, before you sit down to enjoy a delicious lunch with a modern twist, you will be invited to a brief cooking demonstration in the kitchen.
After lunch our driver will take you to Aracena or, if you’d like to do some hiking, our guide can walk with you through a nice old trail that connects Linares and Aracena (about 1 hour walk). During the mushroom season our guide can show you some secret spots to pick delicious mushrooms!
In Aracena you can visit the impressive “Gruta de las Maravillas” (Grotto of Marvels) – one of Aracena’s main sights – a gallery that’s over 2.000 meters long, where stalactites and stalagmites create beautiful rooms.
For dinner you’ll savor with our guide the best local Tapas in Aracena.
Night in the farm.
B, L, D
Day Three - End of the tour
After breakfast it’s time to say goodbye to your hosts, they will have a little gift for you…
Transfer back to Seville
End of the tour
B
What’s Included?
Local English-speaking guide, specialized in Ibérico products
Private chauffeured transportation throughout the itinerary
2 nights’ accommodation at a private rural house (*) in a family-run Ibérico pig farm
Breakfast daily
2 lunches and 2 dinners, with an authentic taste of local traditions, accompanied with fine Spanish wines
Culinary and cultural visits and activities as per the itinerary
Entry fees as per the itinerary
All local taxes
Our suggestions of additional local restaurants and activities, according to your taste
(*) This farm is the perfect place to experience the pace of nature and rural life with a local family. Your rural house is nice and comfortable, but you should not expect city hotel standards.
Price
995 Euros per person for group of 6
1,100 Euros per person for group of 4
1,430 Euros per person for group of 2
(Land only, double occupancy)
Tour Dates
Available upon request from September to June
Private Tour
Privately organized, starting from 2 people
Adapt this Tour
We can customize your itinerary in length and content, with a special focus in farming, curing process, Ibérico ham carving, local cooking or hiking. If you’re looking for a day excursion check out our tour The Land of ibérico Ham
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We’re happy to adapt, combine, even custom-design, our tours and activities to meet your preferences
Contact us, even if you don’t find exactly what you’re after – we like to be challenged!
Traditional Ibérico Pig Slaughter Tour (Matanza)
Photograph taken by Andy Kim
Photograph taken by Andy KimFor a truly genuine experience ask us about our Ibérico Pig Slaughter Tour, your chance to join a local family of farmers during their traditional pig matanza – a 2 days’ celebration around the end of the acorn season involving butchering, artisan elaboration of charcuterie, home cooking and more.
This is a special tour available in January and February, for small groups only.
Our Ibérico pig matanza tour has been featured in the Financial Times and NPR. You can also read this review from customers who have experienced this tour.
Interested? e-mail us at culinary@atasteofspain.com
