Candelario has been named one of “The most beautiful towns in Spain”. This title has helped the town become one of the municipalities most visited by tourists in the province of Salamanca, as well as its architectural beauty, festivals, and customs. And what to say about the food! Here are our recommendations regarding what to eat in Candelario.
Candelario is very small but with unmatched beauty, which can be observed in nearly every corner of the town.
Despite the small size of the locality, you can eat very well, discovering the peculiarities of the local cuisine. The gastronomy of Candelario is one in which, although pig slaughter has become less important in recent years, pork products are still quite present.
If want advice regarding what to eat in Candelario, we recommend trying the excellent hams with G.O.P.; the Jamón de Guijuelo and embutido sausages.
On colder days there’s nothing like having a good pork stew in Candelario, which will warm and fill you at the same time.
Other options in terms of traditional dishes are hornazo, an empanada filled with sausage and boiled egg; eggs with farinato (a kind of porridge), and various garlic soups. It also won’t be difficult to find flavorful trout to eat in Candelario, which can be enjoyed fried or pickled. Wash down this gastronomic experience with the large variety of local wines, like wine from Arribes, Sierra de Salamanca, or Tierra del Vino de Zamora, all with Denomination of Origin.
The cookies known as perrunillas and the anise-flavored muffines called ‘maimones‘ are the best options as far as artisanal desserts that can be sampled in the area.
If you want to get tapas in Candelario, you could start with the path of bars around the Plaza del Humilladero. There we highlight Bar el Refugio particularly for eating small plates, which are copious and at a great price. At Las Vegas you can enjoy a beer on the terrace and pair it with some Iberian ham. Another option is Casa Tolo Candelario, a bar-restaurant in the center of the historical district. It has a typical bar with wines dating back to 1959 where you can taste a variety of house tapas.
Despite having few inhabitants, you’ll find several places to eat in Candelario, among which we highlight a few. At La Candela they offer homemade, well-prepared food. At La Artesa, they serve cuisine that is well-balanced between modernity and tradition. You can also eat a la carte at the cozy restaurant Casa Tolo Candelario. They have a wide and varied menu where you’ll find some of the most traditional specialties of of the area, such as carlerillo, calamares de huerta and patatas volteas.
