#MAGICALTOWNS - MAGICAL CITIES AND VILLAGES OF THE ANCIENT KINGDOMS

3:00 p.m – Meeting point at the hotel in Mombeltrán

• Check-in and group welcome

4:00 p.m – Visit to the Castle of the Dukes of Alburquerque

• Iconic medieval fortress of the region
• Noted for its defensive architecture and noble heritage

5:30 p.m – Tour of the historic center and the Church of San Juan Bautista

• Renowned Gothic temple known for its artistic value
• Referenced in the novel La Sombra del Hidalgo for its connection to Castilian medieval history

6:30 p.m – Free time at the Plaza Mayor

• Opportunity to relax and enjoy the local atmosphere
• Ideal setting for photos or a break

8:00 p.m – Dinner at a Castilian cuisine restaurant

• Specialty: Grilled Chuletón de Ávila (Ávila-style T-bone steak)
• Wine pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Cebreros

10:00 p.m – Accommodation in Mombeltrán

• Rest in a charming historic setting

8:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Start the day with a full breakfast

10:00 a.m – Visit to the Hermitage of the Virgen de la Puebla

• Filming location of the historical movie El Caballero del Alba
• Mentioned in the book Las Rutas del Misticismo as a place of spiritual retreat

11:30 a.m – Walk through the Centenary Chestnut Forest

• Trail among monumental trees
• A natural setting of great scenic and ecological value

1:30 p.m – Lunch at a traditional tavern

• Specialty: Judiones del Barco (large white beans) with pork from the traditional matanza
• Wine pairing: White wine D.O. Vinos de Cebreros

3:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to Piedralaves (25 km | 35 minutes)

• Travel to continue with the afternoon program

4:00 p.m – Visit to an artisanal sausage factory with tasting

• Explanation of the traditional production process
• Tasting of local matanza products

6:00 p.m – Free time at the Nuño Cojo Gorge by the river

• Natural setting ideal for swimming, relaxing, or enjoying the view
• Area of significant scenic value

8:00 p.m – Dinner at a local cuisine restaurant

• Specialty: Roasted suckling pig
• Wine pairing: Young red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

10:00 p.m – Accommodation in Piedralaves

• Rest in a natural and traditional setting

8:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Start the day with a full breakfast

10:00 a.m – Visit to La Adrada Castle and its Interpretation Center

• Restored fortress with views of the valley
• The center offers a historical insight into the medieval period and the region

11:30 a.m – Tour of the historic center and the Church of El Salvador

• Stroll through cobbled streets steeped in history
• Gothic church with Renaissance elements

12:30 p.m – Tasting of traditional sweets at a local confectionery

• Handcrafted products such as perrunillas and mantecados
• Made with local recipes

1:30 p.m – Lunch at a Castilian cuisine restaurant

• Specialty: Wood-fired roasted goat
• Wine pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Cebreros

3:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to La Adrada (20 km | 30 minutes)

• Short trip to continue with the day’s local program

4:00 p.m – Visit to a traditional market featuring local products

• Stalls with fruits, vegetables, cured meats, and cheeses from the region
• Direct interaction with local producers

6:00 p.m – Free time at the Tiétar Valley Viewpoint

• Scenic panorama of the valley and mountains
• Ideal for relaxation or photography

7:00 p.m – Meeting with nuns at the Convent of the Discalced Carmelites of La Adrada for a spiritual experience

• A space for silence, reflection, and inner dialogue
• Brief introduction to contemplative life

8:30 p.m – Dinner at a traditional food restaurant

• Specialty: Beef stew in red wine
• Wine pairing: Reserve red wine D.O. Toro

10:00 p.m – Starlight Experience: Astronomical observation in a natural setting

• Night sky observation guided by an expert
• Area certified as a Starlight destination due to low light pollution
• Accommodation: La Adrada
• Rest in a natural and spiritual environment

8:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Start the day with a full breakfast

10:00 a.m – Walk along the Senda de los Molinos by the Alberche River

• Trail through nature, old water mills, and riverside forest
• Scenic and accessible route alongside the river

11:30 a.m – Visit to a winery with D.O. Vinos de Madrid wine tasting

• Guided tour of the facilities
• Tasting of three representative wine varieties

1:30 p.m – Lunch at the winery featuring local cuisine

• Specialty: Roasted suckling pig with garnish
• Wine pairing: Reserve red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

3:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to San Martín de Valdeiglesias (35 km | 45 minutes)

• Travel to the reservoir area for afternoon activities

4:00 p.m – Free time at Virgen de la Nueva Beach, San Juan Reservoir

• Blue Flag natural area
• Ideal for swimming, relaxing, or a walk

6:00 p.m – Boat ride on the reservoir with wine tasting

• Peaceful navigation with views of the natural surroundings
• Onboard guided tasting of regional wines

8:30 p.m – Dinner at a restaurant with views of the reservoir

• Specialty: Salt-baked sea bass
• Wine pairing: Barrel-fermented white wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

10:00 p.m – Accommodation in San Martín de Valdeiglesias

• Rest in a peaceful lakeside environment

8:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Start the day with a full breakfast

10:00 a.m – Interpretive trail through the Chestnut Forest of El Tiemblo

• Walk among centenary chestnut trees in one of Ávila’s most iconic forests
• Explanations about biodiversity, local legends, and traditional uses of the environment

12:00 p.m – Visit to the Toros de Guisando, Vettones monument

• Sculptural group of pre-Roman origin
• Declared a Site of Cultural Interest for its historical and symbolic value

1:30 p.m – Lunch at a rural mountain restaurant

• Specialty: Pickled trout with garnish
• Wine pairing: Young white wine D.O. Vinos de Cebreros

3:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to El Tiemblo (20 km | 30 minutes)

• Short journey to continue with the afternoon activities

4:30 p.m – Free time on the banks of the Alberche River for rest and photos

• Natural space perfect for relaxation
• Shaded area ideal for photography and contemplation

6:00 p.m – Tasting of handmade sweets at a local bakery

• Traditional recipes passed down through generations
• Sample perrunillas, rosquillas, and other local specialties

8:30 p.m – Dinner at a restaurant specializing in local cuisine

• Specialty: Iberian pork sirloin with Pedro Ximénez reduction
• Wine pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

10:00 p.m – Accommodation in El Tiemblo

• Rest in a natural setting full of traditional flavor

8:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Start the day with a full breakfast

10:00 a.m – Visit to the Palace of John II, birthplace of Queen Isabella I of Castile

• 15th-century royal residence of great historical value
• Museum space that tells the story of the queen’s life

11:30 a.m – Tour of the historic center with noble houses and convents

• Walk through medieval streets with traditional architecture
• Well-preserved convent and palace complexes

1:30 p.m – Lunch at a historic inn

• Specialty: Wood-fired roasted lechazo (milk-fed lamb)
• Wine pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Toro

3:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to Madrigal de las Altas Torres (50 km | 50 minutes)

• Journey to one of Castilla’s most monumental towns

4:30 p.m – Visit to the Convent of the Augustinian Nuns and its Renaissance cloister

• Convent founded by Queen Isabella
• Cloister with semicircular arches and an interior garden

6:00 p.m – Free time in the Royal Palace Park for conversation and rest

• Tree-lined area next to the old city walls
• Ideal for reflection, conversation, or reading

8:30 p.m – Dinner at a historic inn

• Specialty: Oven-roasted lechazo with garden salad
• Wine pairing: Red wine D.O. Ribera del Duero

10:00 p.m – Accommodation in Madrigal de las Altas Torres

• Rest in a monumental and historic setting

08:00 a.m - Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 a.m - Guided walk through the historic center and its medieval wall

11:30 a.m - Visit to an olive mill with a tasting of extra virgin olive oils

1:00 p.m - Check-out – End of the trip.