Five beautiful towns spread across Spain for an autumn getaway

With the arrival of autumn, many are already planning a weekend in one of the many towns and villages full of charm and history that Spain is home to. However, having so many options to choose from can make it so difficult that you end up choosing a more comfortable and well-known destination.

It is for this reason that the association The Most Beautiful Villages of Spain – created in 2011 – is responsible for judging, cataloging and, in some cases, rewarding all the towns in the country so that anyone interested in rural tourism knows first hand the wonders. that each territory shelters.

The dissemination tool seeks, through its recognitions, to promote, disseminate, enhance and preserve cultural, natural and rural heritage in different geographical areas. Also judge parameters such as the level of industrialization or population, in order to highlight the most unique enclaves of the entire Spanish territory.

Knowing one or more of the cities ranked among the most beautiful in Spain can greatly facilitate the task when preparing a last minute visit. These are five beautiful towns spread across Spain in which you can take an autumn getaway.

Ponte Maceira, A Coruña

The small village of Ponte Maceira, in the province of La Coruña, stands out for its 19th century monumental ensemble, made up of the primitive village, the old mill, the dam, the hermitage of San Blas and the Pazo de Baladrón . In addition, the enclave has a Romanesque bridge built over the Tambre river in the 13th century, which connects the municipalities of Ames and Negreira.

Another point of interest is the stone gallery of the old royal road, visible from the main street, called “Carreira de San Mauro”. This unites the rooms of the Pazo with the chapel of San Mauro, and inside it is possible to see a dozen coats of arms of some of the most renowned families of the entire autonomous community of Galicia.

The place is also distinguished by its festivities, such as the “Noche en Vela”, during which a music concert is offered by the sole light of 500 candles placed along the bridge. On the other hand, the city is also an obligatory stop on the Maritime Route of Saint-Jacques, since it connects the city of the Apostle Saint-Jacques to Finisterre.

Generate, in Girona

The municipality of Beget, in Girona, is far from most of the great civilizations, which has allowed it to maintain its essence and take care of its unique heritage for centuries. The town, with well-known medieval origins, developed around the church of Sant Cristòfol de Beget, built between the 10th and 13th centuries.

Along its streets it is possible to enjoy the bridge of two bridges dating from the Middle Ages, which cross the Llierca river and merge the cobbled structures with the facades of the adjacent buildings.

In addition, the enclave is the starting point for numerous hiking and mountain biking routes, due to its proximity to nature and the local products it offers, perfect as well for a stopover before the start of a activity until the end of it.

Ciudad Rodrigo, in Salamanca

Ciudad Rodrigo is a city located in the southwest of the province of Salamanca with a long history of conflicts and occupations of multiple cultures. The enclave was initially occupied by the Romans, but it was also conquered by barbarians, Arabs and Christians.

Thus, an attempt was made to repopulate the territory between the years 1065 and 1072, by Count D. Rodrigo, from whom the place takes its current name. However, it was not until decades later, in 1161, that the task was accomplished by Ferdinand II of León.

The monarch was for years a benefactor of the city, fortifying it and ordering the construction of the enormous cathedral which can still be seen. In addition to this construction, Ciudad Rodrigo has several other religious and civil monuments, among which the following stand out:

Encina Baths, in Jaén

The town of Baños de la Encina, in Jaén, at the top of the Sierra Morena and near the Rumblar reservoir, stands out for its imposing caliphal fortress, whose construction was ordered by al-Hakam during the Muslim occupation of the peninsula during the year 968. This It was the subject of multiple battles between Christians and Arabs, because it was considered the gateway to the rest of Andalusia.

Nevertheless, the territory has a wide variety of heritage; such as the Church of San Mateo, a construction of Gothic origin erected in the last third of the 15th century, or the Hermitage of Cristo del Llano, which stands out for its Baroque cloakroom, considered one of the most important religious monuments impressive people from all over the country.

Likewise, Baño de la Encina also has a gastronomy closely linked to the land and to the ancient conditions of hunting and gathering practiced in the neighboring mountains. Their diet is therefore characterized by an intense use of aromatic herbs, meat and freshly harvested vegetables.

Vejer de la Frontera, in Cádiz

In the deepest part of the province of Cádiz, Vejer de la Frontera stands out for its unique location, on top of a hill and just 10 kilometers from the beach of El Palmar, and for its houses with white facades of of great monumental and landscape value.

In addition, throughout the city it is possible to enjoy several buildings from Antiquity, such as the Fortified Enclosure, the parish church of Divino Salvador, the Castle or the Windmill. On the other hand, the rural center of La Oliva stands out, where the sanctuary of the Virgen de la Oliva, patron saint of the enclave, is located.

Thus, it is possible to enjoy all the landscapes that surround Vejer de la Frontera thanks to the multiple viewpoints that the territory has, which allow you to enjoy magnificent views in all directions, the main viewpoints are: