If you like good food, your goal this year is to set course for Cuenca, Spanish Capital of Gastronomy in 2023. After several attempts, this time it has been chosen by the Spanish Federation of Hospitality and the Spanish Federation of Tourism Journalists and Writers, entities that each year declare a Spanish town with this prestigious recognition.
Undoubtedly, with this recognition, Cuenca fully enters the destinations to travel by motorhome during 2023, taking over from the former capital of gastronomy, Sanlúcar de Barrameda. We are going to see a little what are the reasons that have led this town from La Mancha here. Of course, we are also going to reveal the closest places to spend the night with your motorhome, caravan, camper or minivan.
delicious basin
crumbs with egg
This has been the motto of the Cuenca candidacy, which brings together the most typical dishes of the area and the latest culinary innovations. In fact, some of the best chefs in the country have opened catering establishments in Cuenca, some of them with Michelin star and Repsol sun.
In addition to what the recipes themselves are, the province is characterized by having top-quality food products, another factor that has made Cuenca in the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy in 2023.
Culinary tradition to become Capital of Gastronomy 2023
Cuenca's privileged location on the Iberian Peninsula has made it a meeting point for different cultures since time immemorial. All of them have left a mark that is reflected in the evolution of the most typical dishes. From the Islamic legacy to the pastoral tradition, passing through the crops next to the Huécar, a recipe book has been created that will delight gastronomy lovers.
garlic muleteer
Let's see some of the most typical recipes that you can find:
- garlic muleteer. Mortar recipe, where you must crush a set consisting of potato, egg, garlic and oil very crushed, making a kind of paste.
- morteruelo. The base of this dish is pork liver, spices and breadcrumbs, although it can be accompanied with all kinds of meat. Its origin dates back to the Middle Ages.
- shepherd's gazpacho. This traditional recipe from Cuenca is made up of its base of cenceña cake, on which meat, herbs and other previously cooked components are placed.
- Zaragoza (in the header photo). A very typical dish in the Castilian area of Spain, made from lamb intestines.
- crumbs with egg. A classic of Spanish gastronomy in the colder months, based on dry bread, garlic, salt, water and eggs.
- Alaju. We turn to sweets with this food of Arab origin. It is a cake that is usually made up of almonds, breadcrumbs, toasted bread, spices and honey. This cake is covered with a wafer on the sides. Even so, it has variations of ingredients depending on the area.
Other activities to enjoy in the Capital of Gastronomy in 2023
In addition to the good gastronomy that Cuenca offers us, the town of La Mancha has much more. Its historic center is Heritage of Humanity, almost nothing. We all think of the characteristic views of the city with its Hanging Houses, located on top of a rock that was shaped by the Huécar and Júcar rivers.
In one of the emblematic houses is the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art, a cultural project that has become a reference in Cuenca life. Another characteristic place is the st paul bridge, which gives access to the city and replaces the old bridge from the 16th century. We recommend it to take your photos more influencers for social media!
Motorhome areas in the province of Cuenca
Finally, we tell you what options you have to spend the night with your vehicle if You travel to Cuenca by motorhome, caravan, camper and minivan. The motorhome areas are an ideal option that allow you to have your own space for you and your means of transport, at unique prices and fully monitored 24 hours a day.
Furthermore, in Áreas Autocaravanas We offer you an online platform from which you can make your reservation immediately, so that you can plan your trip well in advance. These are the possibilities you have to book in the province of Cuenca:
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