Gastronomy

Puente Genil was an important centre for the production and exportation of QUINCE CHEESE from the end of the 19th century. Factories such as EL QUIJOTE, SAN LORENZO and LA GÓNDOLA are still preserved to this day.

Its famous and prize-winning DRY WINES (vinos finos) of the Montilla-Moriles Denomination of Origin boast a long tradition of which BODEGAS DELGADO (WINERY) is the best example, situated in a beautiful industrial 19th century building in the heart of the historic quarter. Its excellent extra virgin OLIVE OILS are added to soups, such as LAS VALDESAS and CORTIJO EL CANAL.

Notable confectionery includes GACHAS CON CUSCURROS (PORRIDGE WITH CROUTONS), COMPOTA DE MEMBRILLO (QUINCE COMPOTE), ROSCOS DE HUEVO or FRITOS (EGG OR FRIED DONUTS), PESTIÑOS (HONEY FRITTERS), MAGDALENAS (CUPCAKES), ROSCOS DE GACHAS (OATMEAL DONUTS) or ‘REBATES’, as examples of this artisan tradition.

Locally grown produce and pig slaughter products complete this wide variety.

To the south of the Cordovan countryside there is a centennial winery framed in the D.O. MONTILLA MORILES. Located in Moriles Altos, a privileged area for the quality of its albarizo soils, where nature and climate work in a special way to give us wines with their own personality. They offer visits to the winery, winery and vineyards. You can choose between tastings, personalized tastings, guided group tours, or other options. II TOUR OF GASTRONOMIC AND RURAL EXPERIENCES. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, October 2022. VISIT TO BODEGA LAGAR DE LOS FRAILES. Guided visit to the grove, the winery and the old cellar, including tasting of three unfiltered wines (vinos en rama). Reservations: (+34) 639179492 / info@lagardelosfrailes.com Price: € 12 per person.

Lagar de los Frailes

Gastronomy Visits and Activities

Aloe del Genil was founded in 2010 as a family company to grown and sell environmentally friendly aloe vera. It boasts certification from the Andalusian Organic Farming Committee (CAAE) and has been rated as an innovative and job-creating company by the Regional Ministry of Innovation, Science and Enterprise of the Regional Government of Andalusia. Its portfolio includes 100% eco-friendly aloe vera juice and cubes of natural pulp, pulp in red wine and pulp in pedro ximénez.

Aloe del Genil

Gastronomy Visits and Activities

The San Lorenzo quince factory has vast experience in the sector and creates its product from the best selection of quince in the area. It offers guided tours of the factory for individuals or groups, which includes the chance to sample and buy its products.

Carretera Estepa-Guadix km. 18,3,puente-genil

Membrillo San Lorenzo

Gastronomy Visits and Activities

Membrillo La Góndola was founded in 1914, producing a high-quality quince using artisan methods. Visit the factory and sample its products.

C/ Bailén, 9,puente-genil

Membrillo La Góndola

Gastronomy Visits and Activities

Puente Genil is known the world over for its dulce de membrillo(quince jam). Membrillo el Quijote was founded during the mid 19th century, in 1840, and has since become one of Spain’s leading quince companies, exporting its products across the world. A tour of its installations shows us the manufacturing process, as well as the properties and qualities of this local delicacy. Visitors can visit the factory and quince museum that shows audiovisual projections and displays a collection of packaging. Quince tasting and shop.

Plaza San Pancracio, 17,puente-genil

El Quijote quince factory

Gastronomy Visits and Activities

Aceite de las Valdesas (olive oil manufacturer)

This olive grove is close to the town. It offers various activities such as a tour of the mill and farmland, breakfasts, tasting sessions, olive harvesting workshops or horse and cart rides through the olive grove. Every part of the Aceite de las Valdesas olive oil process is carried out on its premises: the olives are grown in the groves and then ground in the mill located on the premises. The company is therefore able to have control over the whole manufacturing process: from growing the olives until they are packaged. Las Valdesas is part of the denomination of origin from Estepa, meaning that it meets demanding quality standards.

Carretera de Puente Genil a Badolatosa, Km 7 Puente Genil (Córdoba)

Aceite de las Valdesas (olive oil manufacturer)

Gastronomy Visits and Activities

Bodegas Delgado originated in 1874, and has since kept its roots in wine production, always trying to incorporate modern techniques without affecting quality. Visitors can take a guided tour of he premises, sample products and organise tasting sessions. The bodega also organises flamenco shows. * Tour of Gastronomic and Rural Experiences. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, October 2022. VISIT TO BODEGAS DELGADO. Guided visit for families to the winery including tasting and a souvenir wine glass. Reservations: (+34) 615 650 090/ visitas@bodegasdelgado.com (book at least 48 hours in advance) Price: Adults, € 16; Children, free. Minimum number of participants: 8 persons.

C/ Cosano, 2,puente-genil

Bodegas Delgado

Gastronomy Visits and Activities

Bodega El Pujío was born from its founder’s passion for wine, which led him to take charge of a passionate project to which new generations of the family gradually also join. For Bodega El Pujío, its people make up its main heritage. It is a small family who work side by side towards a common goal. The human team combines experience with youth, with highly qualified technicians, who continually train and specialise to give the best of themselves. They offer tours of the winery; an introductory course in tasting; tours of the winery combined with tours of the olive oil mill; tours of Fuente Alamo combined with a tour of the winery.

Ctra. Puente Genil - Lucena, km 3, 14500 Puente Genil

Bodega El Pujío (winery)

Gastronomy Visits and Activities

This confectioner has dedicated three generations to maintaining traditional methods. Located in the town Puente Genil, Confitería Miragenil offers more than 100 types of sweets and pastries, and are specialists in cheesecake.

C/ Nueva, 1,puente-genil

Confitería Miragenil

Gastronomy Visits and Activities

Aceite Cortijo El Canal is a family business which has been continuing with the legacy of its ancestors since 1885 in an oil making tradition that has been passed on from parents to their children and is now in its fourth generation. In addition, this company forms a small family in which each individual is an irreplaceable cog within the oil mill machinery which has been making Extra Virgin Olive Oil for more than one hundred years. This combination of generations brings together a lifetime of experience and tradition dedicated to making Olive Oil with fresh ideas and new technologies, resulting in a company that combines the best of yesterday with the best of today. They offer wine tourism guided tours. More information

Ctra. Puente Genil - Montalbán A-3133, km 3,puente-genil

Cortijo El Canal(Farm)

Gastronomy Visits and Activities

Puente Genil has two Wholesale Markets. One in Plaza Emilio Reina – barrio bajo (low district) – and another in Paseo del Romeral. The oldest of the two is the one in Emilio Reina square which was built in 1926 with a marked Arabic style. Years later, in the floods of 1963, this building suffered significant material damage, leading to the new and current market being built. The Plaza of Paseo del Romeral is dated 1933, it was necessary to build another market for residents of the barrio alto (high district) which was growing more and more. Among the many stalls, you can find fishmongers, butchers, greengrocer’s, flowers. All of the stalls sell products from the local area and from the countryside of Cordoba and Andalusia: honey, cold meats, vegetables, fruit, etc. The Market at Paseo del Romeral features a bar called Cantina Moret where you can try the products bought on the market once they prepare them. The markets are open in the mornings. On Saturdays, la Cantina is open until 8 pm.

Plaza Paseo del Romeral, 26,puente-genil

Wholesale Market

Gastronomy Visits and Activities

Confitería – Pastelería Pili Nieto fue fundada en 1969 y situada en el centro de la localidad de Puente Genil (Córdoba), dedicada a la venta de magdalenas, carne y crema de membrillo, exquisitos vinos, aceite, pan y ochos, etc. Este establecimiento, con el tiempo, ha ido adaptándose a los gustos de sus clientes, los cuales, son los que la alientan a seguir trabajando con la misma dedicación y entusiasmo sin olvidar nunca que el principio que rige su esfuerzo es la garantía de calidad y el esmero que pone en servirlos.

susana benitez, 12, puente genil

Confitería y Pastelería Pili Nieto

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Gastronomy

Lagar de los Frailes

Aloe del Genil

Membrillo San Lorenzo

Membrillo La Góndola

El Quijote quince factory

Aceite de las Valdesas (olive oil manufacturer)

Bodegas Delgado

Bodega El Pujío (winery)

Confitería Miragenil

Cortijo El Canal(Farm)

Wholesale Market

Confitería y Pastelería Pili Nieto

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