JABUGO (located in the province of Huelva) 

Jabugo is one of the least picturesque villages in the Sierra, with abattoirs and factories littering its outskirts. But it is the best place to buy its famous cured ham and other pork products which are produced here.

For many Spanish people, Jabugo is shorthand for jamón Ibérico or pata negra (so-called because of the Iberian pig's distinctive black trotters). The finest - and most expensive - grade of cured ham is called bellota, a reference to the major component of the pigs' diet of acorns. If you want to see at close quarters how the ham is made, you can visit the factory of the biggest and most established jamón producer, Sánchez Romero Carvajal. Here, you can marvel at the thousands of jamones hanging from the ceiling.

Along the main street, where the Sánchez Romero Carvajal factory is located, are lots of shops selling Iberian pork products and jamones. Sánchez Romero Carvajal even has its own bar-restaurant, but watch out for the prices.

The Calle Barco from the main shopping street leads to the 18th-century Iglesia de San Miguel and a pretty square.

There is an attractive walk of 3½km to Galaroza along the Ribera de Jabugo starting from the municipal swimming pool near the N435. Walk towards the N435 from the pool, passing underneath the N435 and turning immediately right down a dirt track. After 1km there is a turning left that runs along the Ribera de Jabugo, a leafy track that is good for hot days since it is mainly in the shade. Alternatively, rather than turn left after 1km, continue along the track 2km south to Castaño del Robledo.

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