#MAGICALVILLAGES-Southeast and Mediterranean Route

Arrival at the accommodation that we choose for you to enjoy a GENUINE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE ON THE SOUTHEAST AND MEDITERRANEAN ROUTE. This Southeast and Mediterranean Route unfolds as a canvas of contrasts and diverse beauty in the southeast of Spain. This itinerary fuses cultural and natural richness into an experience that transcends time. From coastal landscapes to inland lands, the route reveals the diversity that characterizes this region. We start the Route in Bogarra, discovering 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 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 rest.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Mazarrón. We start by visiting the impressive Gredas de Bolnuevo. The rock formations were even more spectacular than we imagined, and as we walked through the area, we felt the fresh air and calm of this unique place. Afterwards, we continued walking towards the Torre de los Caballos, a historic construction that transported us to the times when the coast needed defense against pirates. From there, we enjoy wonderful views of the sea before heading to the center of Mazarrón. Upon arriving at the center, we strolled through the charming streets and stopped at St . Andrew's Church. Its Mudejar coffered ceiling left us fascinated, and made us think about how much history is hidden in this corner of the world. We also took the opportunity to visit the Archaeological Museum, where we learned about the Roman and mining heritage of the area. In the afternoon, we head to the Port of Mazarrón to enjoy a relaxing walk along the Paseo Marítimo. Walking by the sea, we feel the sea breeze and let ourselves be carried away by the calm and pleasant atmosphere. The next stop was the Playa de la Isla, where we went to see the famous Phoenician ship. It was exciting to learn more about the rich maritime history of this region. To close the day, we head to a typical restaurant. After lunch, we say goodbye to Mazarrón and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Bogarra. It is a charming village located in the province of Albacete, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It is a destination that combines natural beauty with its rich history and tradition. Surrounded by mountains and impressive landscapes of the Sierra del Segura, through which streams, rivers and waterfalls flow. Bogarra was the ancient Bigerra, a city in the province of Bastetania. During the first Punic Wars between Romans and Carthaginians, it allied with Rome, and although the Carthaginians managed to recover it, it was definitively Roman back in 214 BC. thanks to General Scipio. Its picturesque cobbled streets, traditional architecture and cosy atmosphere will transport you to times gone by. 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 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 Bogarra. We will start with the visit of the Church of the Assumption, a baroque style building of the sixteenth century, with some reforms in the eighteenth century, in the place where the original Christian fortification of the current town of Bogarra should have been. Composed of a single nave, with a sober exterior and without ornaments. Next, we will hike through the Batán Waterfall. A natural spectacle 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. We will finish the visit with the Route of the Viewpoints. These observation points offer panoramic views of its natural surroundings and historic architecture. We will visit the Mirador de la Variante, the Mirador de la Glorieta and the Mirador de la Iglesia to be able to see Bogarra from different angles. After this fantastic historical tour we will invite you to eat at a local restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Bogarra and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Aýna. 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 for dinner in a Typical Restaurant. Return to the accommodation to rest.

Have an early breakfast and set off to discover Aýna. We start by visiting the Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios and the Church of Santa María de lo Alto. Next, we will follow the course of the Mundo River, contemplating wonderful views of the town and discovering part of its flora and fauna, we will be able to walk through the fertile plain where all kinds of vegetables and fruit trees are grown with a system of terraces and irrigation of Muslim origin, as well as finding a corner in the river where we can take a dip. On our tour of the mountains of Aýna we will be surrounded by the Aleppo pine, which dominates most of the landscape, along with holm oaks, junipers, junipers, mastic, jaguarzo, torvisco, genistas, black pine, aromatic plants such as rosemary, thyme, lavender, marjoram, and others such as esparto grass. 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, Chinchilla de Montearagón. Enjoying the climb to its castle through the narrow streets is a delight for every visitor. Streets with a strategic shape to avoid attacks in the caliphal period, cobblestones in medieval stone and palaces and coats of arms. 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 typical restaurant. Return to the accommodation.

Have an early breakfast and set off to discover Chinchilla de Montearagón. We start with El Castillo. Standing since the fifteenth century. It presents a Gothic style within military architecture, it is not a residential palace, but a defensive fortress for the control of the domains of the nearby environment. It has a 25-meter-deep moat, which was excavated with a pick on the rock. We continue to the Church of Santa María del Salvador. A magnificent construction from the Christian period after the conquest of the city from the Muslims. The most important century of its construction is at the beginning of the fourteenth century, although it would begin at the end of the thirteenth century. Next, we will visit Plaza de la Mancha, the important nerve center of the city, due to its enclave and location. It is a rectangular space surrounded by buttresses, an apse, the church tower, the Casino and next to it the Clock Tower, a neoclassical neoclassical of the nineteenth century, topped with a temple. We will finish our tour by visiting the Caves of the Hole, a type of construction dug into rock during the first centuries of Arab domination. One of the attractions of the caves lies in the symbiosis it presents between human work and pure nature. Their architectural originality has made them one of the greatest tourist attractions in the area. We will then invite you to eat in a typical restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Chinchilla de Montearagón and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Carcelén. A town whose roots are intertwined with the mountains of the sierra, keeping in its bowels an indomitable spirit. Here, in the midst of lush nature, the essence of a resilient and courageous community pulsates. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner in a Typical Restaurant. After a full day return to the accommodation.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Carcelén. We start with a visit to the Castle of Carcelén. Built in the fourteenth-fifteenth century and located in the centre of the town centre. It is characterized by a large tower, "TORRE DEL HOMENAJE", with a square floor plan, topped at its four corners by four towers and preserves its military structure along with the battlements. Next, we will visit the Parish of San Andrés Apóstol. It is a sober construction of fundamentally neoclassical taste, which began to be built in the sixteenth century. Apparently, on a previous structure whose walls were partly respected and was renovated in the eighteenth century. It has a rectangular floor plan with three naves separated by square pillars and pilasters attached to the fronts. The main nave is divided by four semicircular arches on each side, which leads to the side chapels. We will end our tour by visiting the Hermitage of the Holy Christ of the Eras. A baroque construction from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, built in honour of the Christ of the Ages. There are several carvings of artistic value that can be seen in every corner of the sanctuary. They are those that represent Saint Mary Magdalene of Pazzi, Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Cajetan, Saint Joachim and the Virgin Child, belonging to the Salzillo School, where the last two are attributed to the work of Roque López, disciple and follower of Francisco Salzillo. We will then invite you to lunch, in a typical restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Carcelén and continue our route to the next Magical Town, La Font de la Figuera. Famous for its wine and olive oil production, visitors can taste these local products and be captivated by the city's old town. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner in a Typical Restaurant. After a full day I return to the accommodation to rest.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover La Font de la Figuera. We will do the Capurutxo Trail. The dryland landscape dotted with vineyards of La Font de la Figuera has a special charm, you cannot miss the most spectacular viewpoint of this municipality, the top of Capurutxo, the highest peak in the region. A beautiful mountain with great views! Perhaps along the way you will find one of the ancient and numerous lime kilns that dot its territory. Finishing the Route and before eating we will visit the Hermitage of Santa Bárbara, the Hermitage of San Sebastián and finally the Ethnological and Historical House-Museum of Font de la Figuera: A Journey to the Wine and Traditional Past in the Valencian Community. Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through time at the CM Etnològica i Històrica of La Font de la Figuera. This unique museum, located in an old 18th century winery known as Les Masseretes, is a treasure that captures the essence of the wine-growing past and the traditions rooted throughout the Valencian Community. Inside, you will discover one of the most authentic testimonies of the traditional winemaking process. The ancient underground jars, carefully preserved, tell us about times when skill and knowledge came together to create this delicious and ancient drink. Tools and machines used in this craft, meticulously arranged, will transport you to a time when each stage of winemaking was an art in itself. We will then invite you to eat one of the typical dishes of the region, in a typical restaurant. . After eating we say goodbye to La Font de la Figuera and we will continue our route to the next Magical Town, Montesa. It sits in an elevated and privileged place from where you can admire the majesty of its valley. Nestled in a mound, transformed by forces other than those of nature, stands its castle. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out to dinner at a Typical Restaurant. After a full day, return to the accommodation to rest.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Montesa. We start by visiting the Castle of Montesa. In 1319, Jaume II donated the old Islamic castle to become the headquarters of the military order of Santa María de Montesa, thus transforming it into one of the strongest castles in the kingdom of Valencia. It housed the Sacred Convent of the Institution, all of which was affected by a strong earthquake in 1748, you can admire its fantastic Gothic chapter house and other rooms. Next, we will visit the Church of l'Assumpció, presiding over the Plaza de La Vila. It is an austere Baroque temple with a single nave with chapels between buttresses. It is interesting to visit the chapel of the virgin that follows the Valencian baroque ornamental guidelines and to see its pictorial altarpieces from the sixteenth century. We will end the tour by visiting the Oil Museum. Installed in an old oil mill, it preserves the old machinery and all the necessary tools for the extraction of olive oil. It is a didactic museum that explains the process of elaboration through audiovisuals. At the end of the visit we will invite you to lunch, in a local restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Montesa and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Simat de la Valldigna. We will discover the wonderful landscapes, the natural springs, the medieval remains, the caves, the ravines covered with vegetation, the wonderful views to the horizon of the sea. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner in a Typical Restaurant. Return to the accommodation to rest.

Have an early breakfast and set off to discover Simat de la Valldigna. We start with the Monastery of Santa María de la Valldigna. In Cistercian style, it was founded in 1298 by King Jaime II El Justo and was inhabited until 1835, when Mendizábal was confiscated. Next, we will visit the Chapel of the Mare de Déu de Gràcia. Baroque in style, it is part of the architectural complex of the Monastery. It is located outside the walls, next to the Portal Nou, and dates from the eighteenth century. Its architraves door of pink marble and above it the coat of arms of the lordship of La Valldigna stand out. 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 Simat de la Valldigna and continue our route to the nearby Magical Villages, Nules and Mascarell. A coastal city with fine sandy beaches and a lively nightlife, with important historical monuments such as the Church of the Blood or the Church of the Sagrada Familia. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner in a Typical Restaurant. Return to the accommodation to rest.

Have an early breakfast and head out to discover Nules and Mascarell. We start by visiting the Roman Villa of Benicató. It is an important Roman villa that was both an agricultural exploitation and a residence. It is located on the outskirts of the city, among the current orange orchards, about two and a half kilometres from the current coastline. The remains found indicate that they would have been inhabited between the first century B.C. and the fourth century A.D., having their period of splendor in the second century A.D. Next, we will visit La Capilla de La Soledad. It is a beautiful example of Rococo architecture in the Valencian Community, of measured and slender proportions. Of note are the rockeries that adorn both the arches and the vault and the dome, as well as the allegorical reliefs to four painful passages in the life of the Virgin. In the central niche an image of the Virgin of Solitude, from the end of the seventeenth century, is venerated. We continue visiting 2 Museums in Nules: The Enrique Giner Medal Museum: It was created in 1995 and is installed in the old hermitage of San Miguel, from the eighteenth century. It is the only museum in Spain dedicated to this art. And the Museum of History of Nules: Installed in the old Church of the Blood, from the end of the sixteenth century. Through its collections of archaeology, ethnography and fine arts, it brings us closer to the history of Nules. We end our tour admiring the Walls of Mascarell. The only fully walled town in the Valencian Community. We will walk along its walls, enjoying the gardens in its main portal, contemplating the orange orchards from the Portal de l'Horta is a magical experience. Before saying goodbye to this Magic Route we will invite you to eat at a local restaurant.