What to eat and where in Monfragüe National Park (Extremadura)

One of the attractions of your visit to Extremadura and, specifically, to Monfrague national park, is to enjoy the Extremaduran gastronomy.

I am going to make some suggestions of specialties that you can taste in the area, based on the experience of my recent trip to Extremadura on the occasion of the Nomaders Event.

For the starter, the ideal is a plate of sausages, among which the Iberian ham He is the king.

Or also cheese, like a cured goat cheese, or if you prefer it creamy, although very thick, you have the famous Casar cake.

As a first course, you can opt for some  shepherd's crumbs accompanied by a fried egg, which is one of the great gastronomic specialties of Extremadura.

Or some vegetables, like those known as thistles.

And as a main course, in the area of Monfrague you can taste the venison loins, which are much juicier than venison, although also more expensive.

And another good option is Iberian prey, a specialty cooked from one of the tastiest cuts of the Iberian pig, extracted from the head of the loin.

As for the where to eat in Monfrague park, you should look for a restaurant in the small towns and villages in the area.

I can tell you that you can taste the venison loins at the simple restaurant. Hotel Carvajal, you find the Torrejón el Rubio, very close to the Parque Monfrague Hospedería.

As for the migas and the Iberian presa, you can find it in the restaurant of the Rural Hotel Puerta de Monfrague, which is located very close to the north of the essential Portilla del Tietar viewpoint.