#MAGICALVILLAGES-Towards the Heart of Andalusia

Arrival at the rural lodging we have chosen for you to enjoy a GENUINE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE ON THE ROUTE TO THE HEART OF ANDALUSIA. Montefrio. The urban fabric of its streets has hardly any modern alterations. The primitive urban center developed around the fortress. From this, the houses were built under the protection of the castle wall. In the afternoon we will visit The Arab Fortress in Montefrio. It stands on a large rock that presides over the town, giving it an impressive personality. The work was carried out in the 14th century by the same architect of the Alcazaba of the Alhambra. Next, we will visit the Old Church of the Villa. Built in the 16th century on the remains of the Arab fortress, La Iglesia de la Villa is part of the so-called churches of the “Seven Villas”, all of them the work of Diego de Siloé. We will end our visit to Montefrio by appreciating its museums, the “El Centinela” Interpretation Center, the Olive Tree Museum, the 3 Archaeological Sites, and the Archaeological Museum Collection. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out to dinner at a Typical Restaurant. After a full day return to the accommodation.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Montefrío. We will visit The Arab Fortress. It stands on a large rock that presides over the town, giving it an impressive personality. The work was carried out in the 14th century by the same architect of the Alcazaba of the Alhambra. Next, we will visit the Old Church of the Villa. Built in the 16th century on the remains of the Arab fortress, La Iglesia de la Villa is part of the so-called churches of the “Seven Villas”, all of them the work of Diego de Siloé. We will end our visit to Montefrio by appreciating its museums, the “El Centinela” Interpretation Center, the Olive Tree Museum, the 3 Archaeological Sites, and the Archaeological Museum Collection. Immediately we will invite you to eat a typical dish from the region, in a typical restaurant. After eating we say goodbye to Montefrío and continue to our next Magical Town on our Route, Salar. Although its history dates back to the Upper Neolithic, the great civilization that has marked us is the Roman. Its culture and its footprint can be visited today thanks to the discovery of the Roman Villa of Salar. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner some of the specialties of the region, in a typical restaurant. After a full day back to the lodge.

Have an early breakfast and head out to discover Salar. Although its history dates back to the Upper Neolithic, the great civilization that has marked us is the Romans. Its culture and its footprint can be visited today thanks to the discovery of the Roman Villa of Salar. You will arrive in time to discover Salar. We start with the Church of Santa Ana. It was built in 1501 (by Hernán Pérez del Pulgar, patron saint of the same), replacing a mosque of which only its minaret was preserved and rebuilt. Next, we will continue to La Villa Romana. The archaeological remains are located on the left slope of the basin of the Arroyo de Salar, in the middle of the Vega. The excavation and enhancement project continues to this day. We will end the visit in El Bañuelo. Salar is unique in landscapes, fountains and springs. El Bañuelo is a semi-thermal water source, which comes from a branch of those of Alhama. After lunch we say goodbye to Salar and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Iznajár. The villa, nestled at the top of a hill, looks like an island that emerges from the waters joining the mainland through bridges. It has about twenty villages that are spread throughout its district. You will arrive at the late afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before leaving for dinner. We will invite you to dine on one of the typical dishes of the region: El Remojón Granadino in a Typical Restaurant. After a full day return to the accommodation.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Iznájar. We start with a fantastic Escape Room adventure in the enigmatic Hisn-Ashar Castle. For those who are fans of the world of 'Escape Rooms' but are passionate about natural places with tourist interest, we bring you a new recommended ecotourism experience. Next we will do a spectacular Hiking Route in the Iznajár Reservoir. The Balerma Water Route: route that links the main sources of Ventorros de Balerma. It is an ideal route to do on foot, about 3 km long and 1 hour long. Next we will invite you to eat one of the typical dishes of the region: porra, which is a dish made with tomato, bread, pepper and pieces of ham, in a typical restaurant. After eating we say goodbye to Iznájar and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Almedinilla. A lively and dynamic town, in which the white of its houses, mixed with the rock of its mountains, blends with the green of its olive grove, inviting you to a walk in time. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out to dinner one of the typical dishes of the region: El Salmorejo, in a Typical Restaurant. After a full day, return to the accommodation to rest.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Almedinilla. We begin by visiting the Roman Villa El Ruedo. Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, it dates from the 1st to 7th centuries AD. and it has one of the most complete surfaces in the Iberian Peninsula. The monumentality of its walls stands out. Next, we will visit the Ibero Cerro de la Cruz Village. Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, it is one of the few towns of the Late Iberian Period (2nd-3rd centuries BC). It tells us about the society, the economy and the environment of that time. We will finish our tour with a Hiking Route: El Salto del Caballo - In the foothills of the Sierra de Albayate you begin a 45-minute tour that will take you to the spectacular waterfall of Salto del Caballo walking parallel to the Caicena River along a cattle trail. which coincides with an old road from Roman times. At the end we will invite you to eat in a typical restaurant. After eating we say goodbye to Almedinilla and we will continue our route to the next Magical Town, Cabra. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out to for dinner, in a Typical Restaurant. After a full day return to the accommodation.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Cabra. We begin with a visit to the Parish of the Assumption and Angels. Of medieval origin and built by the Order of Calatrava on an ancient mosque dedicated to Santa Maria de los Angeles in 1241, date of the conquest of the city by Ferdinand III. We will finish our tour visiting the Castle of the Counts of Cabra. It was built in the present city, within the walled enclosure, was surrounded by a strong wall with 18 towers. Of the original construction remains just over half of the wall. We will then invite you to eat a typical dish of the region, in a typical restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Cabra and continue to the last Pueblo Mágico of our route, Cañete de las Torres. A town that combines tradition and modernity, with an impressive historic-artistic ensemble and a rich gastronomy. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon to the lodging that we chose with time to rest a little before going out to have some meatballs for dinner at La Cañetera, in a typical restaurant. After a full day back to the lodge.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Cañete de las Torres. We start by strolling through the Huerto del Francés neighborhood. For its beauty and uniqueness, it has become a tourist attraction for its narrow streets with natural gardening in pots and facades painted blue and white. Next, we will visit the Castle and Tower of Homage. Located in the Plaza de España, it was built in the mid-fourteenth century. The Torre del Homenaje is the highlight of the whole complex. Inside is the municipal historical museum. Before the farewell we will invite you to have lunch in a typical restaurant.