Very important dates are approaching and for that reason, we want to discover the most beautiful villages in Spain, especially since a good part of the Spanish population will take advantage of the holidays to get lost between streets and see Holy Week processions. Another good part, however, will opt for the more idle version and will go somewhere to spend a few days of vacations and rest. What will you do this next Easter?
If you are from option 2, that is, of those who prefer to spend a few days in another new place to visit and where to rest, you may be interested in this list of the 5 most beautiful towns in Spain that stand out for their natural charm. Will you find your next holiday destination here?
Aracena, in Huelva
Aracena was declared a little less than a year ago as the most charming Andalusian town. And although it may be a somewhat superfluous "recognition" because every year they give it to a different town, the beauty of this one should not be devalued. in the Sierra de Huelva.
It is a village privileged for its great beauty and for the possibility that it has at the time of being carried out both in it and in the surrounding towns, a large number of excursions and hiking trails.
Another strong point of this town is its great gastronomic offer, monumental and landscaped, together with its traditional festivals and other cultural activities that are celebrated frequently. It should be noted its castle located at the top of the hill. As for gastronomy, I don't think it goes without saying that the Sierra de Huelva is known above all for the Iberian pig and its hams, which you can taste in several restaurants and inns from the town of Huelva. And another point of interest, that if you visit Aracena you must locate, are its famous Caves of Wonders, a delight to behold for its beautiful karst formations.
Pedraza de la Sierra, in Segovia
Pedraza de la Sierra is like a town stopped in time, full of magnificent ramparts, manor houses and medieval palaces built between XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries.
There are three places in the town that if you visit it, they will surely be the ones that you like the most and will attract your attention: the church of Santa María, the Plaza Mayor and its castle.
It is one of those typical broad-stone villages that exploring them on foot is a pleasure and makes you think about the antiquity of those lands, their history, their culture ...
If you want a quiet corner of Spain to escape to for a few days, Pedraza de la Sierra may be your place. As data, we will tell you that it has less than 500 inhabitants. And if at any time you want something more fun or leisure, you should know that Segovia is 39 kilometers away y Madrid at 111 km.
Morella, in Castellón
Another town with a castle! Could it be that the charm is in the history of its castles? Could be…!
Morella is located in the extreme north of the Community of Valencia, just 60 kilometers from the coast. Their sixteen towers, six portals and almost two kilometers of wall they form a unique silhouette, crowned by the imposing castle.
Morella has been declared a town Historic-Artistic Site by UNESCO, An important fact to highlight, and if that still does not convince you, we hope that its tradition, its monuments, its gastronomy, its folklore, its environment and the images that we present to you of the place, will end up captivating you.
Medinaceli, in Soria
Medinaceli is known as "The City of Heaven" of Almanzor and the Dukes. This villa of less than 1.000 inhabitants, coexist between the "old" and the current.
What can you see in Medinaceli? The next:
- Arch of Triumph.
- Fuente de la Canal (from Roman times), along with several mosaics scattered throughout the town.
- El Monastery of Santa Isabel, inhabited by Poor Clare nuns, dedicated to the elaboration of artisan sweets and nougat.
- The Jalón River.
- The ruins of the Villavieja Castle, built by Christians between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries on top of Muslim and Roman remains.
- La Main Square, located in the ancient Roman forum.
Ronda, in Malaga
For those lovers of Andalusian white villages, you should not miss visiting Ronda. Village located on the Guadalevín river, It has a historic center full of monuments, among which its bullring stands out, one of the best known in the world.
The places and corners that you must visit in Ronda are:
- Puente Nuevo, built 93 meters above the Tagus River (1793).
- Muralla Arabic of the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries.
- Santo Domingo Convent (XNUMXth century), seat of the Inquisition.
- Palace of the Moorish King, XNUMXth century.
- The Arab baths built between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, which still retain their hot, cold and warm rooms.
- La Giant's House, a palace from the Nasrid period, quite peculiar as well as beautiful.
- La Juan Bosco's house and its gardens.
- La Church of Santa María La Mayor.
- El Mondragon Palace (XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries), also known as the Palace of the Marquis of Villasierra.
Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful towns in Spain to visit.
Which of the most beautiful towns in Spain do you like the most?
After having seen some of the most beautiful towns in Spain, we can only invite you to leave us a comment to discover new ones charming towns, surely there are many more.
Have you chosen your destination yet? We assure you that you choose the town you choose from these 5 most beautiful towns in Spain that we recommend today, you are going to love them! Especially because of the history that all of them keep between their walls and landscapes.