Deleitosa
THE THING IS DELIGHTFUL
Since ancient times the goodness of the land and the climate of Deleitosa was known, closely related to the idea that since the twelfth century begins to create in Extremadura of the reconquest, from the creation of Plasencia: City founded “for the Pleasure of God and Men”.
The extraordinary qualities that come together in this territory make it the intersection between two UNESCO sites: the Villuercas Ibores Jara Geopark and the Biosphere Reserve of Monfragüe National Park.
Y DE TRADICIONES ANCESTRALES
The remains lead us to civilizations more than three thousand years old. However, the continuity of the existing human group is evident since the 14th century.
COUNTS, DUKES AND EVEN MARQUISES
The lands of Deleitosa have always had suitors who have valued the historical importance and resources of the environment. Today, the titles are still valid.
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- Condado de Deleitosa
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- Marquesado de Deleytosa
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- Duque de Frías
MASTERING THE PASSES OF MIRAVETE AND LA BREÑA
Deleitosa is located on the western side of these mountain ranges, on the sunny side. It is the closest town to the two most important crossings of the roads that connect the center of the peninsula with the southwest.
Its position is very strategic and the values of the land have made it attractive to men of all times.
BUENOS JAMONES Y EMBUTIDOS IBÉRICOS
Our people have created a modern industry, adapted to the times, complying with strict sanitary controls, offering their products on the web…..
Everything under the watchful eye of our grandparents, who taught us how to choose the best dehesas, choose the breeds that could best live on the land… Then, the best artisan practices in the stewing and curing of true Iberian delicacies that compete in price and quality.
and other products of the earth
We have small family industries dedicated to the production of Cheese with Denomination of Origin, Artisan Desserts or pure mountain honey.
Always on the path of conservation and renovation
New times are leading to a change, often radical, in our environments.
Depopulation is the biggest threat, on the contrary, Deleitosa presents a town in continuous renovation, creating or improving infrastructures and companies. We are very optimistic about the future.
