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Gastronomy

The gastronomy of Segorbe reflects the agricultural and livestock farming activities in the region. Homemade sausages and cured hams are excellent. The Mediterranean character of the people of Segorbe gives rise to a cultivated and elaborated cuisine, such as «olla segorbina» (local stew), «arroz empedrao» (rice with beans), «arroz al horno» (rice cooked in the oven) and «puchero segorbino» (stew). Special mention should be made to the splendid olive oil, essential ingredient in the typical salads of tomato, lettuce, olives and onions. Arab influence can still be seen in the exquisite pastries such as «tortas» topped with red pepper, apple pies, sweet potato pies, anise rolls, including the juicy fruits from its fertile lands: Sharron fruit, meddlers and cherries, among others.

 

A land full of flavor

Our land offers us an endless number of products with which to prepare great recipes and dishes from our cuisine, such as the traditional Olla Segorbina, Arroz Empedrao or Arroz al Horno.

The olive oil

Special and delicious, it is the product most appreciated by the Segorbinos. Some classify it as “liquid gold”, which has been cultivated, collected and produced from our lands for more than 7,000 years. Segorbino olive oil, awarded with numerous awards, demonstrates its quality, highlighting its aroma and flavor. Highlight the variety of the Serrana de Espadán olive, since it is native to the region, it is cultivated nowhere else in the world.

You can learn about the production and evolution throughout the history of this precious product at the Segorbe Oil Museum and purchase it in numerous stores in the municipality.

Vegetable garden

Horticultural products are another of our greatest treasures. In the region’s orchard, wonderful vegetables and various fruits grow given its good location and climate. Such as loquats, cherries and persimmons, the latter special product in the region due to its unique cultivation in the area.

Artisan Hams and Sausages

Important mention deserves the Segorbino artisan hams and sausages that generation after generation faithfully prepare their recipe as on the first day. Chorizos, sausages, blood sausage with rice, onion and bread, güeñas, Easter sausage, etc… are Segorbino products worth trying and thus enjoying a wonderful meal, lunch or dinner.

The wine

Grapevines are also grown on Castellón lands; in the Alto Palancia region, appreciated wines have been produced that are gaining strength and recognition with each vintage.

The pastry

We cannot forget the final touch of any meal, the pastries. Segorbe has a varied and delicious pastry, starting with the most sweet ones such as apple cake, Jerican pastries and angel hair and sweet potato cakes, and ending with colorao cake and artisan bread.

The best gastronomy awaits you in Segorbe

Throughout the year, Segorbe organizes and participates in 4 events related to gastronomy and some of its best specialties, some of them very consolidated.

Olla Segorbina Days (Month of January)

Since 2013, throughout the month of January, restaurants in Segorbe have been preparing tasty and elaborate menus with local products, highlighting and featuring Olla Segorbina, one of our dishes par excellence.

Alto Palancia Gastronomic Days (February)

Since 1998, the Alto Palancia Gastronomic Days have been held in our town. They are celebrated during the weekends of February and consist of the creation of menus prepared by restaurants spread throughout the region to show the versatility and high quality of the most characteristic products of our region.

Artisanal Ham and Sausage Fair (Month of September)

The Segorbe Artisan Ham and Sausage Fair has been held for almost two decades, coinciding with Bullfighting Week (Second week of September).

Mushroom Gastronomic Exhibition (November)

It has been celebrated since 2007 during the month of November, it is a proposal where numerous restaurants in Segorbe prepare menus with their best dishes, using mushrooms and other seasonal mushrooms as the star ingredient.

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Savor our traditions