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Sierra de Irta and Sabores de la Plana Alta

Enjoy a gastronomic weekend with this plan in La Plana Alta, a perfect proposal for lovers of natural beaches seasoned with the best olive oil and cheese in the area.

Itinerary

Alcossebre – Alcalá de Xivert – Les Coves de Vinromà – Santa Magdadalena de Pulpis

What to visit and what to do

  • Visit an olive farm, where you can learn about the particularities of olive oil in the area and taste different varieties of olive oil.
  • Explore the Sierra d’Irta Natural Park and sunbathe in one of its beautiful natural coves.
  • Stroll along Alcossebre’s promenade, stop at its marinas and join the locals for the traditional “esmorzaret”, a hearty lunch to start the day off right.
  • Enjoy the best local products in the wide range of restaurants in Alcossebre, with options for all tastes and budgets.
  • Taste the characteristic craft beer of the area, accompanied by the best tapas and portions of seafood and fresh fish.
  • Explore the Sierra d’Irta on foot and discover its Templar past with the Route of the Castles. If you are more adventurous, take a mountain bike route and enjoy the natural surroundings.
  • Visit a cheese factory and enjoy a tasting of local cheeses, where you will learn to differentiate between the different types and characteristics of cheeses made from cow’s milk, goat’s milk and sheep’s milk.
  • Stroll through the streets of Les Coves de Vinromà, discover its architectural heritage, and visit the Almirez Museum, an essential element of our cuisine.

Activities and guided tours companies

    Where to eat

    Typical dishes and star products

    • Olleta gaspatxera, barreja or cardoon olleta
    • Rabbit with snails
    • Cokes with sardines, lean meat or tomatoes
    • Almond Soup
    • Fish Suquet
    • Octopus with potatoes
    • Rice dishes: oven baked, seafood, a banda

    Restaurants

      Where to buy

      Local products

      • Cheese
      • Oil
      • Savoury cakes
      • Typical pastries: coca ametla, almendraos, rossegons, rollets de cullera
      • Hanging tomato
      • Craft beer

      CRS businesses and producers

      Bakeries in Alcalá de Xivert, businesses in Les Coves de Vinromà and Santa Magdalena de Pulpis

      Where to sleep

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