Zarza de Granadilla

The art of cultivating mushrooms in the Ambroz-Cáparra Valley.

Discover the secrets of mushrooms, their peculiar cultivation, and test your palate.

Duration

1 hour

Timetables

All year round
From Saturday to Monday 10:30h/14h and 18h/20:30h

Languages

Spanish

Ideal for

5-8 people
Families, couples and friends

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE....
Learning about the cultivation and harvesting of prized mushrooms such as Shiitake or Lion's Mane.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Do you know how many species of mushrooms are grown in the Ambroz Valley each year? What are the differences between them? What are their uses? Would you like to try them? If you are passionate about nature and gastronomy, this activity is for you.
Inés and Ricardo, expert fungi culturists are waiting for you in their facilities, where they cultivate the mushrooms that they sell in restaurants in Extremadura. You will learn the characteristics of the fungiculture profession, the different types of mushrooms they collect in the Ambroz Valley, as well as their qualities and uses. At the end of the visit you will taste the local products of the region with a tasting that includes two varieties of dried mushrooms from their own cultivation, local cheeses, and beer from the region.
A unique activity to learn about the world of mushrooms!

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