Less than two hours from Madridthere is a small town that seems straight out of a story, hidden among impressive landscapes and with a natural secret that few people know: some impressive waterfalls.
With less than 20 inhabitants, This place is the perfect definition of a hidden corner, where time seems to stand still and nature becomes the absolute protagonist. Although many travelers pass by without even knowing of its existence, those who dare to visit it are fascinated by its beauty.
Surrounded by mountains and lush vegetation, this small rural enclave from Castile – La Mancha It is home to a series of waterfalls that fall in the form of delicate jumps. But it’s not just the waterfalls that make this municipality special. Its calm atmosphere, its stone houses and its proximity to the capital make it an ideal destination for a weekend.
If you are looking for a corner of peace, surrounded by nature and with breathtaking landscapes, this hidden city a stone’s throw from Madrid It’s the perfect place to explore. Do you want to know what it is?
The city of Guadalajara which hides a true natural gem
Campillejo It is a representative urban center, characteristic of the black architecture of Guadalajara in the autonomous community of Castilla – La Mancha. This municipality belongs to Campillo de Ranas.
This city forms a typical set of the Pueblos Negros region. However, it has a singularity, it is that it has a “Inverted” street layout.
According to the website of these cities, “these are the result of the more or less utilitarian and/or random placement of housing which the inhabitants built according to their needs and which they almost always supplemented with annexed buildings intended for the uses of an autonomous or self-sufficient economy, such as haystacks, orchards, cabins for the “animals”, henhouses , etc. The result is a set of typical black slate houses and irregular streets.
In this town, you can see a small churchrestored in the last third of the 20th century. Additionally, it is perfect for hiking, mountaineering, mountain biking, etc.
From this place you can visit one of the most impressive waterfalls in Spainlocated in the Sierra de Ayllón. This is the Aljibé Waterfallsbelonging to the municipality of Campillo de Ranas.
How to get to Aljibe Waterfalls in Guadalajara?
To access these swimming pools, you can two different routes as shown Rural Getaway. He round trip are 6 kilometers and the approximate duration is 2 and a half hours. You will leave from Oak house. You can park your vehicle in the neighborhood parking lot and continue to a path where you can cross a bridge that will take you to the “Matallana Road” or, take the detour which takes you directly to the waterfalls.
The other option is to start the path from another village: The Espinar. This alternative is circular and includes some 9 kilometers long which will take you around 3 and a half hours in total. You will walk on a flat surface until the slope begins that will take you to the Soto Feed. After crossing the wooden bridge, you arrive at the Aljibe Ravinewhere swimming pools are formed where people go to swim when it is very hot. Then you can come back or go up to El Espinar viewpoint.
On both routes there is a small bridge that allows us to enjoy the Aljibé swimming pools on both sides.
