Las Pedroñeras

Las Pedroñeras, a village in the province of Cuenca, is one of the most singular and flavorful stops on the South East Way of St James. Its fame is worldwide, as it holds the title of "World Capital of Garlic", being the epicentre of production of the prestigious purple garlic. For the pilgrim, crossing its fields of cultivation and reaching the town is an immersion in a very specific agricultural culture. It's a unique opportunity to taste local cuisine, where garlic is, of course, the star. The International Garlic Festival, which takes place in summer, fills the village with life and activities. Although its monumental heritage is more modest, Las Pedroñeras' identity is strongly linked to this product, even having a visitable cooperative. With services and accommodation for the walker, this stop on the Way of St James offers a different experience, a rest that not only nourishes the body but also delights the palate and connects the pilgrim with the fruit of Manchegan earth.