The Gastronomic program of the Truffle beginning this weekend in the district of l'Alt Maestrat with a large number of confirmed reservations in the 16 restaurants of Albocàsser, Benassal, Cati and Culla.

This tourism initiative, driven by the Diputació de Castelló, has been very well received by the public of the province of Castellon and Valencia, who have an interest in the various themed menus around the prized fungus.  According to Jose Pons, Deputy Interior Tourism, "in times of economic difficulties we are experiencing is essential to promote ideas to boost the economy of our region, and with this proposal we pursue the goal of attracting tourists in the winter and to publicize the charms of the interior of the province during this period, with multiple offers gastronomic, cultural and rural tourism to enjoy nature

In addition, the conference will also allow a significant increase in overnight stays in hotels and homes of rural tourism in the area. "This is a great opportunity to boost tourism in the area and increase visitors and revenue," said Pons. It is recalled that, in addition, offers alternatives Alt Maestrat cultural and leisure Mining Culla Park and Torre d'En Besora, Tirig cave paintings and Ares, or the historic centers of Benassal or Catí.

Moreover, an extra incentive to try the different menus is what the draw to be made between customers of different places to choose the best dish among all those presented. Thus, among all the ballots received will be drawn a stay of a weekend for two in a rural house located in one of the municipalities participating in the conference.

The four municipalities, Albocàsser, Benassal, Cati and Culla, I have everything ready to receive visitors attracted by good food and, in addition, visitors can buy truffle related products at various stores participating in this initiative. So you can buy fresh truffles, cheeses, meats, sausages and even pastries.

For its part, the deputy county, Pablo Roig, has stated that "the link between trade and catering establishments together with the different municipalities in a joint commitment to quality, is an initiative of safer and more successful if its base flagship product is the cuisine of Castellón.

Tour operators in the area hope that I hold these Gastronomic involving a reinforcement activity, like so many other districts, especially when talking about a quality product such as truffles and menu prices as competitive.

The brochure of the conference with the description of the menus can be found on the website of the City of Cati

http://www.cati.es

and that of the Provincial Tourism

www.turismodecastel lon.com