Gastronomic activities at Astrodisea 2026

For the lover of the good life, astronomy is not merely a visual spectacle but a powerful catalyst for sensory experiences. The pure darkness of the Extremaduran night provides the ideal setting to heighten the senses of taste and smell, allowing wine and olive oil to reveal their deepest nuances beneath the firmament. Below, we present a curated selection of the program's must-attend events, analyzed from a strictly gastronomic perspective to ensure your experience is nothing short of unforgettable.

Olive Oil Night (July 10, 2026)

• Organized by LOS ENCEPADOS EXPERIENCIAS, this activity is designed to offer an up-close look at the world of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO).
• The event takes place at Finca Los Encepados in Valdelacasa de Tajo, where guests will enjoy a picnic dinner in an exclusive setting: an organic olive grove bathed in starlight.

Gourmet Note: This is an exceptional opportunity to savor the purity of EVOO at its source. Combining a picnic dinner amidst nature with the tranquility of the olive grove under the night sky allows guests to appreciate the organic oil's sensory nuances without distraction, turning the tasting into an authentic and relaxed gastronomic experience.

Astrodyssey at Bodegas Ruiz Torres (July 10, 2026)

• As the day yields to the calm of twilight in the Geopark, Bodegas Ruiz Torres invites you to pause the visual world and immerse yourself in a unique experience.
• The activity features a blind tasting designed for those who wish to feel the pulse of the land without distractions, transforming the sunset into a profound emotional experience.

Gourmet Note: During this evening, wine reveals its true essence; the soul of the land, the whisper of the breeze, and the subtlety of every aroma take center stage. It is an opportunity to discover that, by setting aside sight, one can savor the sunset with unforgettable intensity. 

The Star of the Designation (July 11, 2026)

• This event offers a unique, immersive experience: a sensory tasting of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) in Carrascalejo, held under the moonlight and the vast, starry sky. The gathering takes place in an organic olive grove—an open, natural setting free from artificial distractions—allowing the palate to capture the product's pure essence.

Gourmet Note: This is the perfect opportunity to discover which oil deserves the title "The Star of the Designation." Free from artificial elements, this setting enhances the attendee's ability to identify the earthy nuances and purity of the region's organic oil, elevating the tasting into an exercise in gastronomic honesty.

Sensations Under the Stars (July 17, 2026)

• The activity begins with an evocative walk through the woods at dusk to the Potargo spring, where a beautiful legend linked to Guadalupe will be revealed.
• After this introduction to local history, the group will move to the Humilladero Hermitage for a stargazing session guided by NATRURAL – ASTROVILLUERCAS.

Gourmet Note: The evening concludes with a fascinating talk on biodynamic wines led by Jessica Alcaraz from DALBOROQUE. This tasting offers an exceptional opportunity to understand how lunar phases profoundly influence vine cultivation, winemaking, and the sensory perception of the wine itself, blending the cosmos with the art of winemaking.

Olive Oil Night (July 18, 2026)

This is a follow-up session designed to consolidate knowledge about olive trees through astronomical and historical lenses, while evaluating the sensory evolution of the oils in the cool air of mid-July.

Gourmet Note: Ideal for a comparative exercise—especially if you attended the first session—or for observing the secondary aromas of the EVOO (such as fresh-cut grass or green almond) in a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere. 

Final recommendation: "Don't just look at the sky; let the untamed landscape of Las Villuercas find its way into your glass and onto your plate. Astrodisea 2026 proves that the universe can also be savored."