Destinations for a rural getaway

This fall, there are many holidays that are perfect for taking a trip. From north to south and east to west, Spain has numerous destinations for a rural getaway. Find out which 5 towns are perfect for a short vacation this year.

Sigüenza

This Guadalajereña town located 130 kilometers from Madrid is one of those destinations for a rural getaway that makes you fall in love thanks to its uniqueness and charm. It is a perfect example of the most classical Castile with roots that go deep into the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque and Neoclassicism. A set of styles that is reflected in every corner and that make it worthy of a must-see in inland Spain.

Sigüenza is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe. Some of the most beautiful and outstanding monuments of the municipality are the castle-fortress of Sigüenza from the XNUMXth century, the Cathedral with Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque influences that was completed in the XNUMXth century, the Sepulcher of the Doncel inside the Cathedral , the Birthplace of the Doncel and current headquarters of the Historical Archive of Sigüenza that allows to know what a medieval house was like and the arcaded Plaza Mayor, one of the most beautiful in Spain.

At an ecotourism level, the Río Dulce Natural Park, the Saladares del Río Salado Micro-Reserve and the Gran Pinar are very interesting.

Patones de Arriba

Patones de Arriba is said to be the most beautiful town in the Community of Madrid. Located 72 kilometers from the capital, it holds the title of the only “black town” in the province due to its unique architecture., which uses slate as its main constructive element as it is an inexpensive and very abundant material in the area. This gave it a unique style that it shares with some areas of Guadalajara or Segovia.

Unlike Patones de Abajo, a residential town, almost no one lives in Patones de Arriba and it is a predominantly touristy place. Probably its remote location has allowed its customs, architecture and way of life to survive over the years. The sum of these factors achieved that it was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest.

Patones de Arriba is a perfect destination for a rural getaway. It is very visited so it is advisable to get up early and arrive early in town if we do not want to run out of place to park in the tiny parking lot, since access to vehicles is restricted.

baga

In the province of Barcelona, ​​one of the most beautiful destinations for a rural getaway is Bagá, which was founded by the lords of Pinós in 1233 taking advantage of the privileged place in the pre-Pyrenees and the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park.

Some of its tourist attractions are the Palace of the Barons of Pinós that dates back to the XNUMXth century and currently houses the Medieval and Cathar Center as well as the tourist office. It is declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest.

For those who like nature, two kilometers from Bagà is located the sanctuary of the Virgen de Paller, the patron saint of the town, in a beautiful setting in the heart of the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. His devotion dates back to the XNUMXth century.

cedeira

The Bay of Cedeira is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Galicia and a destination for a unique rural getaway. Its quiet beach with gentle waves, ideal to enjoy with the family. Other of its tourist attractions are medieval-style buildings such as the 15th-century parish church of the Santísima Virgen del Mar. From the eighteenth century is the Castillo de la Concepción, a fortress that had XNUMX cannons to defend against the enemy.

Another place of interest in Cedeira to visit during a rural getaway is the Gothic-Baroque church of San Andrés de Teixido dating from the XNUMXth century. According to legend, the apostle Saint Andrew came sailing to the cliffs of this area, his boat overturned to become a rock baptized as "the boat of Saint Andrew" and received the promise of God that he would have a sanctuary and pilgrimage to the that all mortals would attend until the end of time. It is said that whoever does not visit San Andrés alive, does so after death, turned into a reptile.

Morella

Morella is located 103 kilometers from Castellón, a town that Jaime I himself said was the place of a king because of its enormous beauty. In fact, it is considered one of the most beautiful towns in the country as it is an extraordinary example of Gothic architecture.

Morella is one of the most interesting rural getaway destinations in the province. As tourist attractions, its castle and its medieval walls, built in the XNUMXth century, stand out. In religious architecture, it is worth visiting the old convent of San Francisco from the thirteenth century, the church of San Juan from the fifteenth century or the hermitage of San Marcos. As for civil architecture, the Casa de la Villa and the Houses of the Rovira, the Piquel and the Cardenal Ram are well known.

Other places of interest in Morella are the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Vallivana and the cave paintings of Morella La Vella. Since 1673 every six years there is a procession to the Virgin to the city.