Unspoiled Spain for Foodies: Experience Rural Spanish Gastronomy with Local Guides

Embark on a culinary adventure in unspoiled rural Spain with ‘Unspoiled Spain for Foodies’. Discover authentic farm produce, indulge in local delicacies, and enjoy breathtaking views of a 10th century castle.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zorita de los Canes - Spain’s top-rated trip, and for good reason. Over 400 guests have given us 5 stars on another platform. Now newly listed here.

Discover our untouched Spanish village and savor naturally sourced local produce in a stunning setting.

The perfect addition to your Spanish vacation. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or just a special treat for yourself or a loved one, in small groups. Informative without overwhelming tour guide chatter.

We invite you to our charming house, built into the walls of a Moorish Castle dating back to 900-1000AD. Explore our private castle escape tunnels beneath the property.

Authentic farm-to-table foods:

  1. Bread and cakes from a traditional village bakery
  2. Tastings of Manchego cheeses, local honey, and virgin olive oils
  3. Seasonal organic meats (vegetarian/vegan options available upon request)
  4. Wines, post-lunch coffee, and a selection of Spanish liqueurs

Additionally:

  1. Walk through olive groves and along the River Tagus
  2. Visit the plains of Spain
  3. Enjoy personal time in the countryside
  4. Explore the village, Moorish Castle, and private castle tunnels

We exceed your expectations.
Treat yourself.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Absolutely Everything is Included
  • Lunch provided
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Exclusive for adults (18+)
  • Tea and coffee available
Meal Options
  • Tasting lunch or dinner menu of local farm to fork ‘honest foods” - Manchego cheeses, honey, olives, olive oils, village breads and pastries, seasonal meats, vegetarian and vegan menus too.

  • Wine tasting - Wine tasting with wine from our local award wining winery.
    Non-Alcoholic and other drinks available: sodas/soft drinks, infusions

Additional Information

I’m Paul, hailing from Manchester, and my partner in crime, Ian, from Liverpool. We frequently venture on this journey together.

One day, we decided we’ve had enough of the fast-paced life of Madrid’s city restaurants and markets. We took a leap, went East into La Mancha, purchased a country house, and discovered exceptional foods, which we’d enjoy amidst the chirping birds, by a magnificent 10th-century castle with breath-taking views.

Join us as we delve into the ‘Untouched, authentic rural Spain’. We are akin to the culinary explorers you see on TV who peruse the villages for genuine quality farm produce like Manchego cheese, various baked goods, honey, olive oil.

We are proud hosts of ‘Authentic Spain for food-lovers’, one of the top-rated tours in Spain, boasting no less than 5 stars on every single one of our reviews.

Location
Nunos
Calle de Narváez
We meet outside the cake shop Pastelera Nunos. (Nearest Metro: Ibiza).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Walter_l
Aug 21, 2024
Delightful day tour with nature and great food - Lovely experience for a day outside of Madrid. Hosts were gracious, informative and took great care of us. Seeing the Spanish countryside was really nice. We visited local artisan producers and had an amazing locally sourced lunch. You can tell these hosts really care about their community and want to share the great things about it with visitors.
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Julie_t
Jun 16, 2024
Definitely must sign up - I have a wonderful time. Paul and his team are professionals they walked me through the history and explained benefits of corporatve farming and I enjoyed the labour of it. Food served was so delicious and you can taste the freshness of he produces. Great work.
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Rhinze
May 21, 2024
What an interesting little village. - This was a vacation from our vacation. So picturesque, no hustle just relaxation with great food and wine in the shadow of a castle dating back to 1000 CE. The culinary offerings were superior to anything we found in the larger cities. We learned so much about the food and preparation as well of the local wines. If you are into good quality food off the beaten path than this is a must.
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Benst
Apr 27, 2024
Magical afternoon - We came across this experience somewhat accidentally - had done the “flavours of Spain” tasting earlier in the week and Ian mentioned the possibility of joining this one for Friday afternoon. So we jumped at the opportunity as we had the time free. This was a genuinely different and end-to-end enjoyable experience! So glad we did it. Paul, Ian and Juan are terrific hosts and carefully curated things every step of the way. We were driven out of Madrid and it took just over an hour to reach the village. Really enjoyed the relatively short walk down the hill to their house (right near the castle). Beautiful rural views. Inside we were looked after so well. Vermouth and snacks on arrival. So much cheese! I especially loved the black garlic. Had so much well prepared food thrown at us. Several tapas (mushrooms!!) with the pork jowl and then the lamb and potatoes. Very tasty. And the wine just kept on coming. Must also mention the tunnels under the house - quite the experience! This was something different, more than worth the money, and gave us an unforgettable way to close out our stay in Madrid. Thanks so much guys!
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Yogaisforposers121
Apr 5, 2024
Such a blast - The whole experience was great. Our guides were amazing, the food was incredible and plentiful, the setting was beautiful. We almost canceled at the last minute just cause we weren’t sure we wanted to leave the city, but I am so glad that we kept the reservation. It was magical, and I would do it all over again. We were a party of five, a grandmother, ourselves, and our two children school aged. Excellent.
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Elizabeth_b
Mar 26, 2024
A must! - This was one of the best tours we’ve ever been on! The small group size gave this tour such a personal feel. Our tour guides, Paul, Ian and Juan, were so friendly and knowledgeable about La Mancha and the small town’s history, the food, the wine, the agriculture and the culture. To top it all off, the food and wine was incredibly delicious and enjoyed in the most charming home built into the side of the castle. Thank you for the best way for me to spend my birthday!
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C682rlandres
Mar 25, 2024
Among one of the best experiences I've ever had - From start to finish, this experience was above even my highest expectations. Every bit of it felt hand-crafted with care. The hosts were charming, knowledgeable, and funny. The hospitality was unmatched. The word "phenomenal" seems inadequate to describe the quality of the food and drink shared with us. The small group size, coupled with the fact that it was hosted in their charming home put the entire experience over the top. It felt like a family meal, and the people we met were wonderful. If you're wondering if this experience is worth the expense, stop wondering and just do it. You will not regret it!
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A3282kuianh
Oct 17, 2023
Amazing food & history experience of rural Spain - Brilliant all round day trip , just 1 hour from Madrid. The hosts were kind & friendly, the food & wine amazing and the village something from a fairy tale. Great all round value.
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266havam
Oct 2, 2023
Truly a Stand-Out Experience - This is one of the most amazing experiences I have done while traveling. Paul and Juan were warm and knowledgeable hosts who took great care of us, cooked delicious food for us and educated us about Spanish history. They provided us with a unique, bespoke adventure into the Spanish countryside, welcomed us to their beautiful, castle-based home and showed us the adorable little surrounding village of generations-old farmers. It is the main tour we tell friends and family about and we will never forget it.
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Mariathegnp
Sep 10, 2023
Amazing experience - This was one of the most unique experiences I’ve ever tried. Great food, great company, very accommodating & easy going hosts. I got lucky with my group, they were amazing people. Highly recommended.
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