The municipality of Piélagos has launched its participation in the XXIX edition of the International Fair of Interior Tourism (INTUR), which runs until Sunday in Valladolid. Visitors can engage with the municipality through a quiz that offers prizes and the opportunity to sample Sidra Somarroza, a local cider.
In collaboration with local businesses and producers, the town hall has returned to Castilla y León, a region that increasingly attracts visitors who choose Piélagos as their holiday destination. These visitors are assisted by the municipal tourism office located in Liencres.
INTUR features an extensive exhibition spanning 11,000 square metres, showcasing 125 exhibitors representing over a thousand destinations from Spain and Portugal. Attendees have the chance to test their knowledge about Piélagos through a spinning wheel quiz, with prizes awarded to participants. Those who answer incorrectly receive a consolation gift, while knowledgeable participants can win additional prizes, including a draw for two overnight stays for two people at the Gastro Hotel Palacio de Arce and the Posada Venta del Mar de Liencres, generously donated by both establishments.
Visitors also have the opportunity to taste products from Sidra Somarroza, produced at their facility in Renedo, during the first of two tastings of local products. A second tasting featuring cured meats from La Salada de Arce and cheeses from El Bardal de Zurita is scheduled for Saturday. These local products have been provided to the municipal initiative by the respective producers.
Mayor Carlos Caramés attended the opening day alongside councillors for Tourism, Javier Toraya; Agro-food Promotion, Valvanuz Díez; and Environment, Inmaculada Araunabeña. He expressed gratitude for the collaboration of local businesses and producers, whom he described as significant attractions for tourism in the area. “Piélagos is becoming a new destination for experiential tourism,” Caramés stated, emphasising that both municipal initiatives, such as the #PASaXPielagos route challenge and guided walking tours, as well as those driven by local producers and businesses, allow residents and visitors to enjoy memorable experiences and discover deep-rooted traditions throughout the year.
