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In the heart of Spain, where golden fields meet oak-covered hills, lies a treasure known to many food lovers — the Ibérico ham of Dehesa de Extremadura, often called the world’s best ham. Now, this famous route has stepped beyond its homeland, reaching across the border into Portugal to share not just its taste, but its culture and soul. A Journey Beyond Borders The Ruta del Ibérico “Dehesa de Extremadura” has officially expanded into Portugal, marking a new milestone for one of Spain’s most celebrated gastronomic routes. Supported by the Junta de Extremadura and Turespaña’s Lisbon office, the project aims to bring Portuguese travellers closer to the land, the animals, and the people behind this unique culinary heritage. Recently, five Portuguese travel agents were invited on a five-day tour through the dehesas — the vast oak meadows where free-ranging Ibérico pigs live their best life. The journey took them through towns like Badajoz, Nogales, Monesterio, and Fuente de Cantos, where t...