Casinos, Spain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Casinos
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 Casinos
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Camp de Túria | |
| Judicial district | Llíria | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 41.5 km2 (16.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 288 m (945 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,773 | |
| • Density | 66.82/km2 (173.06/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Casiner, casinera | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46171
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| Official language(s) | Valencian and Spanish | |
Casinos is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Valencian Community in Spain. It is part of the Camp de Túria area. This town is famous for its delicious traditional sweets.
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Sweet Traditions of Casinos
Casinos is well-known for making special candies and sweets. These include Sugared almonds, which are often called peladillas, and a type of Spanish nougat known as Turrón. The nougat made here is so special it's called Torró de Casinos.
What are Peladillas?
Peladillas are a type of dragée, which means they are nuts (usually almonds) covered in a hard sugar coating. They are very popular in Spain, especially during holidays and celebrations. The people of Casinos have been making these crunchy treats for a very long time.
What is Turrón?
Turrón is a traditional Spanish sweet, similar to nougat. It is often made from honey, sugar, egg whites, and toasted nuts, usually almonds. There are different kinds of turrón, some are hard and crunchy, while others are soft and chewy. Torró de Casinos is a special version of this sweet.
The History of Sweet Making in Casinos
The tradition of making peladillas and turrón in Casinos goes back many years. It is a big part of the town's history and culture. Families have passed down their secret recipes and methods for making these sweets through generations. This makes the sweets from Casinos very unique and loved by many.
Where to Find Casinos' Sweets
You can find these famous sweets in many shops in Casinos. They are also sold in other parts of Spain, especially around Christmas time. Many people visit Casinos just to buy these traditional candies directly from the makers. It's a sweet way to experience the local culture!
See also
- Sugared almonds
- Valencian cuisine
- Valencian Community
- Turrón
- Dragées
In Spanish: Casinos (Valencia) para niños
