An Extremadurian Cheese Festival Come True
Imagine the feeling of savoring over various kinds of best cheeses.
Hundreds of stands all displaying the finest cheeses that you could not think existed. The experience is just marvelous!
National Cheese Festival 2020 — Over (198) Savory Cheeses
Trujillo, Spain
An Extremadurian Cheese Festival Come True
Imagine the feeling of savoring over various kinds of best cheeses. Hundreds of stands all displaying the finest cheeses that you could not think existed. The experience is just marvelous! Well, the good thing is that it can all seize to be an imagination and come to pass thanks to the National Cheese Festival in Trujillo, Spain.
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This festival does not need any more convincing than making a choice to visit Spain for the breathtaking national cheese festival in Trujillo. 2020 dates not confirmed.
Witness the transformation of the village into one colorful cheese community. As a matter of fact, you will just be in the right place if you are looking for a little getaway. Trujillo is your ideal location to get a breather from the big city.
About The National Cheese Festival in Trujillo Spain
Trujillo can be described as a small and very cozy town which is known for attracting people from all places drawn by the aroma of this amazing delicacy.
Cheese competition is one of the things that the Spaniards take very seriously. You get the perfect chance to taste your favorite cheese and discover the different cheeses known to man at the festival with over 200 types available for you. The cheese festival has 60 differend stands for you to taste cheeses from.
The various cheeses come from Spain, and abroad, all of which are presented in this magical town. It includes those from Extremadura such as Torta Del Casar, cheese of Ibores and La Serena all of which will be present.
All the cheeses that you will come across are handcrafted and prepared traditionally which is then showcased by the cheesemakers themselves.
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Activities at the Trujillo National Cheese Festival
People do not attend this national cheese festival just to look at what goes on. As a matter of fact, there are a lot of activities which engages people of all ages.
At the mayor plaza, you can take part in the workshop which is for everyone who wants to participate. To top it all up, you get to take part in tasting sessions as well as demonstration.
These are the days that many of the restaurants you visit the town prepare individual dishes where cheese is the main ingredient.
The council which organizes this cheese festival also develops a cultural program that complements each and every activity of the festival.
So Why Trujillo National Cheese Festival?
Being a fan of cheese dishes, make an effort to book yourself ahead of the trip to Trujillo town and make delicious discoveries. Believe me; you will not regret it.
What To Do?
There is a lot of interesting activities that you can do as a guest in Trujillo. The town offers the visitors variety of exciting options to do when around.
House Musuem Francisco Pizzaro
For example, you can get to learn about the legacy of a great discoverer known as Francisco Pizzaro who embarked on being part of one of the greatest adventures in history. Don’t miss out on this amazing history tour all available at the House-Museum.
Among the other museums which you can visit include a rural ethnographic museum.
Trujillo Castle
Ensure to set a date aside too and visit Trujillo Castle which is located in town in the province of Caceres. Get to be in the moment of standing in a castle made of dressed granite which has seventeen square towers for defense build around it.
There is just a lot to know about this castle that you will find incredibly fun and interesting.
Casa-Palacio Marques De La Conquista
Are you familiar with Casa-Palacio Marques De La Conquista? If not then you have a lot to know that you still don’t know.
It is an impressive piece of history of the locals which will undoubtedly catch your attention and awaken the interest to visit and know more about it, on top of it all, the view is just fantastic.
Trujillo Bird Watching
Get ready to start a new hobby very soon when you visit Trujillo; I’m talking about bird watching. Trujillo is among some of the wonderful places to view birds of various species.
The warm weather is just ideal and the long hour of sun shining adds advantage to your bird watching activity. The view will just melt your heart.
Near Trujillo
Aside from that, you have several options for areas outside Trujillo that you can take a short trip just a car ride away from the town. There are so many options of the things to do in this city, so much that the given days are even not enough to do all of them.
Where to Stay?
Trujillo has an array of options available for the perfect accommodation. The best part is that these options will provide you with all the accommodation possibilities to best suit your budget. Some of my three best options include:
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Eurostars Palacio de Santa Marta has excellent rating and rightfully so. The hotel captures the scenery of the beautiful town and combines it with a modern touch. You also the Wi-Fi access in the hotel and a lovely swimming pool.
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Izan Trujillo is a great option, especially for couples searching for that romantic touch. All the accommodities are set in the Izan hotel supplying your demands.
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Another great option for a romantic getaway is the Parador de Trujillo. You can relax by the pool after tasting delicious types of cheese, or maybe relaxing in comfort with your spouse in the room.
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The prices range around from 60-70 Euros per night for these hotels. Please notice that prices change by season or by hotel decision.
Budget Hotel
Not as luxurious as the other hotels, the Hotel Perú by Alda Hotels is the best option if you’re on a budget. With all the basic commodities answered, you can feel relaxed with your stay at the Hotel Perú by Alda Hotels.
Villa for Rent
Villa Piedras Albas-this one is located exactly at the main square and provides you with a great view of the square from your balcony. This is a great option if you’re travelling with a large group.
There is no other perfect way than this to enjoy the view of the festival from your hotel. Talk of its architecture, stunning! It is an example of some of the most historic buildings and expertise.
Where to Eat?
If you can’t eat any more cheese, and in the search for something else to eat in Trujillo, there are some options for you.
Meson la Troya
For those looking to try some local dishes, then the Meson la Troya is a good place to start. The casual restaurant serves traditional Extremadurian meals such as caldereta de cordero (lamb pot) and also the migas extremeñas which is a meal based on breadcrumbs.
Restaurante Bizcocho Plaza
Another great option for tasting local Extremadurian dishes is the Bizcocho Plaza. The setting of the restaurant is beautiful with white decorated seats and chairs, with an elegant touch. The menu changes depending on the season and the chef, but the taste of the hood is very highly rated.
Aside from the restaurants mentioned above, you can also try other places out, some of which you can even discover by yourself during your visit in Trujillo.
How to Get There?
By Air
Since Trujillo Spain is a small town, there is no airport or a train station. By public transport the only way to get there is by a bus or by taxi. The closest cities with international airports are: Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, and Badajoz.
From Madrid
Buses depart to Trujillo from the Estacion Sur de Autobuses (the southern bus station) with the Avanza bus company. The ride is around 3:30 hours and the cost varies from 10-20 Euros (depending on departure hour and traffic)
There’s also the option to Take a train to the station Navalmoral de la Mata, and change a to a bus to Trujillo, but this is a more expensive journey and you will arrive later.
From Lisbon
The easiest way to Trujillo is by the same bus operator Avanza. The station from Lisbon is Lisbon Oriente to the Trujillo Bus Terminal. The journey is around 5:15 hours and the cost is between 20-27 Euros.
From Seville
There are 2 options to arrive by bus. The first one is through a connection at Merida and the second option is through Caceres. From Seville to Merida the bus ride is around 2-3 hours and 5-12 Euros.
From Badajoz
You can reach the city of Badajoz by national flights, but this option is more expensive and not faster in most cases. The easiest and fastest way is by bus during 2 hours and minutes costing regularly between 12-23 euros.
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Horseback
I saved the better for the last, and this is riding on a horseback while your in Trujillo. You will enjoy the experience of a smooth, comfortable ride.
Cheese Festival History
Spain is the fourth country which has the largest consumption of cheese. The festival goes locally by the name “La Feria Del Queso” and this year it will be finishing its 31th year since it begun. It attracts thousands of visitors who regard it as the perfect destination for a food holiday.
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