#MAGICALVILLAGES-ROUTE OF THE SEGUREÑO LAMB BETWEEN MOUNTAINS AND OLIVE GROVES

Arrival at the rural accommodation that we chose in Viana so that you can enjoy a GENUINE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE on the route of the Segureño lamb, between mountains and OLIVOS. This gastronomic journey will immerse you in the delicious culinary tradition of the region, where Segureño lamb becomes the undisputed protagonist. From the lands of Orce to the majesty of Castellar, each stop on this route tells a story of flavor, enchanting landscapes, and the cultural heritage of local cuisine. The start of the route takes place in Orce. Perhaps, the best known town in the Altiplano of Granada, thanks to its paleontological findings. One of the largest concentrations of fossils of Pleistocene fauna in all of Europe has been found. Upon arrival you will have time to rest from the trip and choose the best outfit for tonight. We will invite you to dinner at a local restaurant. Return to the accommodation to enjoy your well-deserved rest.

After a wonderful night you will go down to breakfast because you have to regain strength for the day ahead. Today we set off to discover the treasures of Orce. We start with the visit of El Castillo. Also known as the "Alcazaba of the Seven Towers", it was declared a National Monument in 1973 and is in a magnificent state of preservation. We will continue with a visit to the Palacio de los Segura. It was built between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and was retouched in the eighteenth century. It is an extensive building with two floors and a solarium. The wrought iron of the exterior balconies and its interior courtyard stand out, in which six white marble columns support a beautiful wooden gallery in Castilian style. We will finish by visiting The Memory of Time. In Orce "the memory of time" is kept, as in few places. Memory of the earth in the valuable paleontological and prehistoric sites of Venta Micena, Barranco León and Fuente Nueva. Memory of the "first settlers of Europe" in the valuable remains found of the "Orce Man", who coexisted with the large mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, hyenas and hippos, which populated the shores of the great lake that extended in the Altiplano of Granada. INTERPRETATION CENTRES: Orce keeps its extraordinary palaeontological treasures at the Josep Gibert "First Settlers of Europe" Interpretation Centre, a centre that has an excellent sample of fossils of different animals now extinct and also the fossilised vestiges of the presence of hominids of the genus Homo from 1.4 million years ago. In the Archaeological Interpretation Centre of the Cerro de la Virgen de Orce, we find an interesting collection of tools, ceramics, flint and grain mills from the Argaric culture, present – among others – in the nearby site of Cerro de la Virgen. In addition, the Centre has excellent audiovisual material and exhibition panels that explain the dawn of civilisation. We will then invite you to eat at a local restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Orce and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Puebla de Don Fadrique. A good place to visit, for its urban fabric, for its history, for its monuments, for its natural wealth, for its traditions and festivals, for its authenticity in short. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out to dine on one of the typical dishes of the region, in a local restaurant. After a full day, return to the accommodation for a well-deserved rest.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Puebla de Dom Fadrique. We start by visiting the Casa de los Patiños. Next, we will visit the Ethnographic and Archaeological Museum. We will end this historical tour in the Church of Santa María de la V Angustia. Then we will invite you to eat one of the typical dishes of the region, in a local restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Puebla de Dom Fadrique and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Aýna. Aýna is one of the most suggestive places in Castilla La Mancha, located in the deepest part of the gorge formed by the Mundo River, it is a unique and abrupt natural enclave and one of the most picturesque villages in the area. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out to dine on one of the typical dishes of the region, in a local restaurant. After a full day, return to the accommodation for a well-deserved rest.

Have an early breakfast and set off to discover Aýna. We start by visiting the Cueva del Niño. Located on the banks of the Mundo River, between the peaks of Halcón (1232 m.) and Albarda (1254 m.) several kilometers upstream from Royo Odrea, village of Ayna, and very close to the boundary with Bogarra. Its name is due to the neighbors of the nearby hamlets (Los Luisos, El Avellano, Carbabos, San Martín, etc.) who called it the "Cueva de los Niñotes" in reference to the cave paintings of the upper Palaeolithic that it houses. They are listed as the oldest paintings in Castilla La Mancha and declared a World Heritage Site in 1998 by UNESCO. Next, we will do a fantastic  3.5km Hiking Route. A circular walk through Aýna 'Amanece que no es poco'. We will then invite you to eat one of the typical dishes of the region, in a typical restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Aýna and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Bogarra. Discover the views offered by the viewpoints, the famous El Batán waterfall and the Starlight Viewpoint, ideal for admiring the starry sky. Immerse yourself in the local culture, taste the gastronomy and enjoy the hospitality. You will arrive at the late afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a bit before heading out for dinner at a local restaurant. Return to the accommodation.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Bogarra. We start with a walk in the Batán Waterfall. A natural spectacle that captivates visitors. Located in a wooded environment, its crystal clear waters fall in the form of a waterfall, creating a calm and refreshing atmosphere. Surrounded by lush vegetation, the waterfall invites nature lovers to enjoy breathtaking scenery and immerse themselves in its crystal clear waters. Next, we will do the Route of the Viewpoints. These observation points offer panoramic views of its natural surroundings and historic architecture. In Bogarra you can visit the Mirador de la Variante, the Mirador de la Glorieta and the Mirador de la Iglesia to see Bogarra from different angles. After this adventure in nature we will invite you to eat one of the typical dishes of the region, in a typical restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to this fantastic Route.