During your visit why not enjoy the exquisite culinary delights of a typical Spanish town. Allow your tastebuds to experience the range of cheeses, sausages and hams. There are also pastries including traditional Christmas cakes.
Ayora is also popular for its honey trade an increasing growing attraction. You can have the opportunity to see how the different stages of honey are prepared. There is also a 4 day honey festival during October each year where you can taste all of the local traditional food.
The following streets also provide a unique insight into various Spanish trades:
El Colmenar Street, see the traditional way that honey is treated and cut.
La Artesanía Street, see how esparto-grass has developed over the and century and observe how sandals and baskets are made.
Los Recuerdos Street, all those memories of our great-grandparents’ time and photographs, their clothes and customs.
La Historia de Ayora Street, understand the history of our town, see the wars that have taken place and the effect that they have had on our town an country.
Alternative Trade Street.
This trade is developed on 12th October. In this date the town of Ayora can give you some information about the exact date at the end of the page. For annual information on Ayora, Townhall phone: 0034 962191025 (from Monday to Friday in the mornings) More information is available in the tourist office in Ayora: 0034 961890658
Ayora Bull Run
Every August Ayora holds over a week of traditional Bull Runs. The main streets are partitioned off for this exciting event where bulls are released to run through the streets and the local people test their skills in chasing it. It is regarded as a great honour to take part in this tradition. The atmosphere is electrifying with plenty of stalls and a fair ground. Every evening there is plenty to do with the bars staying open till the very early morning. It is important to note that there is no harm done to the animals during this event.
For more information regarding dates telephone the City council on 0034962191025 or the tourist office on 0034961890658
