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OLIVE OIL
In the south-west of the province, between the river valley and the Subbética hill region, olive oil is produced. The best oils, with a controlled Denominacion de Origen (name of origin), are produced in Baena, whose "virgin" oil, made from the first pressing, is famous for its freshness and its fruity aroma, and in Priego de Córdoba, where the oil is golden-coloured with a sweet, full taste. The Denominacion de Origen itself covers the whole area around the villages and these carefully protected and funded areas are ranked among the best oil-producing lands in the world.
The most highly-prized oil is always the Virgen Extra ('Extra Virgin' category), which after maturing in the cellars has, in Type A oils, an acidity of less than 0,4 º (based on the percentage of oleic acid content) and less than 1º in Type B oils.
Olive oil is a basic ingredient in most traditional Cordoban dishes.
To complete your Cordoba tour, here are shops where you can acquire the best local mementos. A Spanish guitar is always a good buy but not to be forgotten are the handmade ceramics, handicrafts, jewelry from Juderia , home decorations, and Cordobese hats.
For Cordoba Hats:
Sombrereria Hermanos de J Russi
C/ Ambrosia de Morales,1 Cordoba
For Guitars:
Manual Reyes Maldonaldo
C/ Armas,4 Cordoba
For Leatherwork:
Meryan
Calleja de los Flores 2 Cordoba
For Silverwork:
Zoco Municipal
Calle Judios Cordoba
For Jewelry:
Juderia - Jewish Quarter Cordoba
For quality footwear:
Yanko:
Manriquez 1, Manuel de Sandoval 3, Cordoba
For artisan goods and gifts:
El Rosario Regalos Shop
Calle Deanes 16, Cordoba
For various Cordoba souvenirs:
Artesania Lili Shop
Jewish Quarter, Cordoba
For artworks of the finest artists:
Campo del Carmen Gallery
C/ Conde de Robledo, 5
(Pasaje José Aumente Baena), Cordoba
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