Picota cherries signal the beginning of summer in Spain.

2024-06-04 00:00

The Jerte Valley in Extremadura, Spain, is famous for its picota cherries, which mark the beginning of summer with their harvest season from May to July. The 14th annual 'picota' cherry fair, celebrating the mid-harvest, was held on June 1st in Jerte. Picota cherries have been enjoyed since the 17th century.

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