Undoubtedly, we will spend the best moments in the tourist establishments of the town. We enjoy being there, the food and drinks, the handcrafted products…
The companies that provide services to travelers, tourists or pilgrims will do their best to make your experience satisfactory.
STORES, RESTAURANT
Indispensable places to recharge your batteries or take home a nice souvenir.
wild products
Nature is generous with all kinds of plants that traditionally formed part of ancestral recipes.
Wheat asparagus (Asparagus acutifolius)
It is a perennial shrub, very climbing, up to 2m high, woody stems, thick, short and fleshy rhizome from which emerge the new stems, 2
Chicory (Cichonium intybus)
This plant with attractive blue flowers is widely distributed in Europe, Asia and Africa, where it is easy to find on roadsides and sites with
Thistle (Scolymus hispanicus)
Cardo de olla or tagarnina, among many other names, is a herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is well known in the rural environment
Acerones (Rumex scutatus)
sorrel, sorrel, acederilla, acedilla, vinagrera, agrilla, mineta. the species “acetose” refers to the acidity of the plant, which is very rich in oxalic acid.
Garlic (Allium ampeloprasum)
Garlic is a vegetable of the Alliaceae family, which includes garlic and onion. It is native to Central Asia and its scientific name is Allium
Wicker (Salix fragilis)
Salix fragilis is a tree of the Salicaceae family and genus Salix, commonly known as brittlebush. It is a species that can easily adapt to
Blackbuckthorn (Daphne gnidium)
In the past it was used to keep fleas away in the stables and even today it gives moderate results to keep flies away, but
Terfezia arenaria (Terfezia arenaria)
Terfazias are a group of hypogeous ascomycete fungi, considered good edible, which fructify buried or half-buried under the ground. The ground creadillas. One of the
Conejeras (Silene vulgaris)
They are found in the shadow of the walls. In Villamesías, they abound in olive groves around the town center. Although it is less used
Tamujo (Flueggea tinctoria)
It is used to make more rustic brooms, hard brooms with which to sweep stables, stables and also the streets. In other times it could
Esparto (Stipa tenacísima)
In the past, it was widely used for the manufacture of cheese straps, serones, baskets, baskets,… It grows in poor soils, between canchos and scrubland.
Black broom (Cytisus scopanus)
It is used to make brooms and as construction material in huts, bootees,… another common use is that of the bushes used in slaughtering.
Lechuguillas (Lactuca virosa)
Wild lettuce ( Lactuca virosa ) is a wild plant, related to lettuce, but is not edible.
Asparagus of birria (Tamus communis)
Only the tender shoots are used, which are similar to wild asparagus, they are chopped and eaten fried, in omelets,… They can be found in
Juncos (Juncus acuminatus)
It was the reed used to make the butt of the chairs, mats, baskets,…this trade is in disuse. Another similar (Juncos acutus) was used to
Cane (Arundo donax)
It is used, although it is losing tradition, for roofs, baskets,…and nowadays it is still very useful in the vegetable garden, as plant guides (tomato
Fieras (Apium nodiflorum)
With a strong taste and smell, they make salads with a special flavor. This plant is aquatic. It breeds in streams or springs of wells.
Chickweed or water chickweed (Montia fontana)
It is necessary to be very careful when harvesting it, since it is a very small plant that mixes with other herbs. Once chopped and
Ceborrancha (Urginea maritima)
With diuretic properties and effective in edema, it was formerly widely used for hemorrhoids, the bulb was placed under the bed. It must be taken
Viloria (Digitales purpurea)
Plant effective for the functioning of the heart in case of arrhythmias, tachycardia. It is also an excellent diuretic. The accumulation of substances from this
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
It is an aromatic herb. Its strong flavor adds flavor to soups and stews. The infusion (15-20gr/l) of fresh plant stimulates bile secretion, fights stomach
Hemlock (Conium maculatum)
POISONOUS PLANT WE RECOMMEND NOT TO HANDLE BELOW ARE RECOMMENDATIONS IN CASE OF TAMPERING.
Gamonite (Asphodelus albus)
Asphodelus albus, St. Joseph’s stick, gamoncillo or white gammon ( Asphodelus albus ) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. TOXIC PLANT
Rumex pulcher (Rumex pulcher)
Cooked they are used to make succulent “stews”, especially the one made with potato and cod. It usually breeds in humid and shady areas. In
Nettle (Urtica dioica)
Cooked they are used to make succulent “stews”, especially the one made with potato and cod. It usually breeds in humid and shady areas. In
Lavender, thyme (Lavandula stoechas)
The infusion of its dried inflorescences is febrile and fights chest and bronchial affections. Outdoors, it is used as an antiseptic, for sores and wounds,
Fennel (Foenículum vulgare)
In gastronomy it is used as a condiment, in our area it is used a lot in the stew of olives. In addition, although it
Field tea (Phlomis lychnitis)
It is used as an infusion. In medicine, it has astringent, anti-hemorrhoidal and healing properties. This plant has also been used as a wick for
Parasol, Galipipernago (Macrolepiota procera)
It is the best known of the lepiotes. It has a fine flavor and a good odor. Excellent edible, especially when not yet fully opened,
Wild Mushroom (Agaricus campestre)
This is perhaps the best known and most collected mushroom since ancient times. It is an excellent edible that has a delicious fruity aroma. Undoubtedly,
