Agut de Benlloch: Visit a nougat factory

Located in the charming municipality of Plana Alta, Agut de Benlloch is a company specialising in making nougat (turrón in Spanish) and other sweet treats. The factory opens its doors to visitors, promising a fascinating experience: the perfect excuse to explore Benlloc and its many tourist attractions.

Agut de Benlloch is a family nougat and marzipan business that uses traditional methods to make the products all year round. They pride themselves in using the finest ingredients, like local Marcona almonds and rosemary honey, harnessing their know-how to create something special. 

Agut de Benlloch has been creating these sweets since 1915, making it a tradition over a century old. On your guided tour, you can enjoy learning how these artisan delicacies are made, with each stage of the process unfolding in front of you. You will also discover the history of Agut de Benlloch’s nougat and marzipan factory.

Chocolates, candied nuts, sweet breads…Get stuck in and watch how they make the tasty treats in real time. And the best is yet to come. At the end, you will have the opportunity to taste the mouth-watering creations and purchase a bar of nougat as a gift. What’s more, Agut de Benlloch has a great shop where you can buy edible products at a special discount price, perfect for gifts or the biscuit tin.

The list of products you can choose from is endless. Torta imperial (a nougat cake), soft nougat, turrón de guirlache (similar to brittle), marzipan in different flavours, chocolate orange, chocolate with almond, with truffle, with nougat pieces, chocolate drops… you’ll want to try it all. And don’t forget the traditional fig bread with walnuts, made with nuts. 

This is a great way to enjoy a day out with all the family. Visit Agut de Benlloch nougat factory, take a guided tour and make the most of your visit to Benlloch by also paying the ancient Iberian burial grounds a visit, stroll past wells and cisterns, and discover the remains of the Roman road Vía Augusta. There’s so much to see and do.