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From north to south and from east to west, Spain has
wonderful mountain villages
to discover this summer.
We have selected 10, such as
Aracena, Masca, Ronda or Ochagavía.
Masca (Tenerife).
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MASCA (Tenerife)
A tiny village on the island of Tenerife located in a
valley between cliffs
and part of the municipality of Buenavista del Norte.
At 750 meters high, it offers
privileged views, including that of the island of La Palma in the background
.
It is accessed via a curvy road.
Until a few decades ago it could only be reached on foot or on the back of a donkey.
A unique corner for its slopes.
To sleep, at Casa Berna.
Aracena (Huelva).
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ARACENA (Huelva)
The biggest secret of this municipality located in the north of the province of Huelva is hidden underground.
Nothing less than the spectacular
Gruta de las Maravillas, a cave full of stalactites, stalagmites and inland lakes
that has amazed thousands of visitors every year since it was discovered at the end of the 19th century.
In addition, on the surface of Aracena, the Museum of Ham, a fortified castle and the laundries of the Fuente del Concejo stand out, which take advantage of one of the springs in the grotto.
For fans of good ham
, this is one of the essential places in the Peninsula to pay homage.
To sleep, in Aracena Suites.
Ronda (Malaga).
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RONDA (Malaga)
The Puente Nuevo de Ronda offers, without a doubt, an iconic photo that every international tourist longs to take when visiting Spain.
Cut in two by a
deep gorge
, this town in the province of Malaga stands out for its viewpoints, churches, walls, gardens and a bullring steeped in history.
In this space, by the way,
the Bullfighting Museum
is included
, a real gem for lovers of the art of bullfighting.
To sleep, in Catalonia Reina Victoria.
CANDELARIO (Salamanca)
When someone walks the steep streets of this municipality integrated in the Sierra de Béjar region, one of the points that most attracts attention are the showers.
These are
original channels that redirect water
collected from the snows of the Sierra de Candelario.
The hermitage of Humilladero, that of Santísimo Cristo del Refugio and the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción are three essential points of a visit that should always include a
tasting of the local sausages.
To sleep, at Casa de la Cigüeña.
Taüll (Lleida).
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TAüLL (Lleida)
Two churches, Sant Climent de Taüll and Santa María, were
declared a World Heritage Site
by UNESCO at the beginning of this century.
Both work as a wonderful letter of introduction to a charming town full of stone houses in the Alta Ribagorza region, in the Catalan Pyrenees.
While strolling through its streets the temptation constantly arises to look beyond the buildings to
contemplate the beauty of the Pyrenean landscapes
that surround Taüll, considered a 'charming town' by the Catalan Tourism Agency.
Just 10 kilometers away is the famous Boí Taüll ski resort.
To sleep, at Hotel Rantinel.
Guadalest (Alicante).
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GUADALEST (Alicante)
Imposing like few others, the castle of San José offers from its ruins a perfect panorama to succeed on Instagram.
Located in the Marina Baja Alicante, this town allows multiple visits in which very interesting aspects of its history can be discovered.
Although,
for singularities, we should mention its museums
, with pieces that undoubtedly attract the attention of visitors due to their variety and, depending on how you look at it, because of their eccentricity: nativity scenes, dollhouses, micro-miniatures, historic cars or salt and pepper shakers. .
In the surroundings it is recommended to take
a route near the Guadalest reservoir.
To sleep, in the rural house El Tossal.
Ochagavía (Navarra).
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OCHAGAVÍA (Navarra)
The Navarrese Pyrenees hides many surprises.
One of them would be this town located north of the Salazar Valley at the
confluence of the Anduña and Zatoia rivers
.
His presence in the film Secretos del corazón (1997), by Montxo Armendáriz, multiplied at the time the visits that must include a walk through streets full of stone houses, with
very steep gabled or hipped roofs, several palaces medieval buildings
, emblazoned farmhouses and the stone bridge over the Anduña river.
To sleep, at Hostal Orialde.
Alcalá del Júcar (Albacete).
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ALCALÁ DEL JÚCAR (Albacete)
Accompanying the
castle
, which rises above the entire town, we can discover
houses that seem to pile up on top of each other
.
An unforgettable picture that is explained by having all of them built taking advantage of the mountainous formation on which they are based.
Among these buildings we must highlight the
famous Devil's Caves
, which include a bar, a restaurant and a nightclub decorated with old farm implements.
When the sun goes down, you should not miss the impressive lighting of a municipality that was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in the 80s.
Capileira (Granada).
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CAPILEIRA (Granada)
"Balcony of the Alpujarra, gate to Sierra Nevada".
With this simple and concrete slogan, a Granada town
located 1,500 meters above sea level
is promoted
and is considered the
second highest in the Peninsula
.
Thanks to its privileged location, the impressive views from its viewpoints allow you to contemplate the peaks of Mulhacén and Veleta, as well as being the perfect place to start routes through nearby mountains.
Architecturally, the
Arab heritage can be seen in a series of fountains
that make up a unique visit.
That, together with its white houses with flat roofs and its steep streets, make up a very special place.
To sleep, in Hostal Ruta de las Nieves.
Taramundi (Asturias).
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TARAMUNDI (Asturias)
Strolling through Taramundi provides a
sound and visual experience out of the ordinary.
Close to the province of Lugo, this small Asturian council is known for the art of cutlery.
Artisan knives have placed on the map an enclave in which
water and green landscapes dominate the scene
.
A walk through its streets should have mandatory stops such as the Museum of Cutlery or any of its historic buildings.
To sleep, at Hotel Taramundi.
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