Spain for Seniors

THERE ARE UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES TO BE ENJOYED IN SPAIN

THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET It is varied, tasty and good for your health. It has also been acknowledged by the UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage because it involves so much more than mere healthy food: it's a way of life that focuses on tradi- tionally prepared ingredients, eating with friends and family, respecting the land and biodiversity, and preserving traditional fishing and farming activi- ties. Virgin olive oil is one of the key ingredients. You can take part in a tast- ing and savour the real flavour of the Mediterranean.

WINE TOURISM With nearly a million hectares of vine- yards, Spain is one of the world's great- est wine producers and there are about 70 Designations of Origin. Apart from enjoying excellent wines in the bars and restaurants, it's a good idea to take part in the grape-harvest festivals that take place all over the country at the beginning of October. Take one of the wine routes and vis- it ancient and avant-garde wineries, sleep surrounded by vineyards and dis- cover the secrets of pairing wine and food with the help of expert somme- liers. These routes are ideal for lovers of gastronomic tourism.

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