By the Riverside of the imposing Ebro river, in the town of Azagra, in Navarra, you can find a very interesting place that welcomes the most adventurous travellers of Europe and where you can taste some of the best cheese of the region.
Quesos Miguelito -dedicated to the elaboration and merchandising of delicious artisan produce that will blow your mind. Nothing like a good cheese made with a family recipe!
The history of this stopover located in the border between Navarra and La Rioja -included in the motorhome tourism guide España Discovery 2023 starts in 1958 when the Martinez Ortiz family set a goal for themselves: To raise cattle in the urban center of Azagra. In 1987 the project moved to new facilities near Argadiel and, in 2005, family members built the cheese factory where they make some of the best cheese wheels of the region is made from the milk of their own cattle. The farm is currently in the able hands of the Martinez brothers: Mikel and Garbiñe, who will warmly welcome you and will show you the magic of the cheese making.
In the dairy farm Quesos Miguelito you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the cheese making process, and also get to participate in fun activities like taking a tour around the PDO Rioja vineyards, getting to know the riverside vegetable garden where veggies and orchards are watered by the Ebro River, see the Machín dam hydroelectric power station, and the San Esteban hermitage, all in a beautiful, completely natural environment. Would you like to taste some delicious, cured cheese with edible rind? (the dairy farm’s best seller) alongside a good bottle of wine?
To experience a guided tour of the dairy farm and cheese factory you must send an email prior to arrival (please use google translate) or call the phone number you can find in your up-to-date España Discovery guide. The hosts will be happy to meet you and to prepare a unique experience for you.
Remember you can park for up to 24 hours in the facilities of this stopover. On top of that, by using the
QR code of the stopover -which appears in your up-to-date España Discovery guide- you can access the location and contact the farm directly to announce your arrival. Always show your copy of the up-to-date España Discovery guide to your hosts, it is your ID and passport for the system and always remember to -please- follow the
GOLDEN RULES.
More information about the España Discovery guide HERE
Photos courtesy of @travels_with_ojti
