Photo of the venue: Comercios tradicionales del centro de Alcalá de Guadaíra
Gastronomic experience: Tasting of the Torta de Alcalá
A mandatory stop at the traditional bakeries and workshops of the historic center to savor the emblematic Torta de Alcalá, a sweet of ancestral origin made from thin layers of crispy dough flavored with aniseed, sesame, and cinnamon.
This jewel of local pastry, a direct heir to Moorish workshops and closely linked to the town's baking tradition, offers a contrast of crunchy textures and an unmistakable aroma that captivates any visitor with a sweet tooth.
Prices vary according to the purchase format in the associated traditional establishments, making it a perfect product to take as a gastronomic souvenir.
Deadline: Available all year round
Frequently asked questions
Where can you buy the traditional tortas?
At the artisanal bakeries and confectioneries in the historic center of Alcalá de Guadaíra.
What is the characteristic ingredient?
They stand out for the use of sesame, aniseed, and their thin, crispy puff pastry texture.
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Other plans in Alcalá de Guadaíra today
- Exposición temporal "El paisaje: Miradas contemporáneas"
- Paseo por el Monumental Parque Natural de Oromana
- Visita cultural al Recinto Amurallado del Castillo de Alcalá
- Ruta del Agua y los Molinos Harineros del Guadaíra
- Gastronomic immersion in the Mercado de Abastos de Alcalá
- Sunset and views from the Mirador del Surtidor