#MAGICALVILLAGES-Towards the Heart of Andalusia

3:00 p.m – Arrival at the selected rural accommodation

• Begin your Genuine Travel Experience on the Route to the Heart of Andalusia.
• Free time to settle in and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Montefrío.

4:30 p.m – Visit to the Arab Fortress of Montefrío

• Built in the 14th century by the same architect as the Alcazaba of the Alhambra.
• Located on a dramatic cliff overlooking the village, giving it a majestic presence.

5:30 p.m – Visit to the Old Church of La Villa

• Built in the 16th century on the remains of the former Moorish fortress.
• Part of the "Seven Villas", all designed by architect Diego de Siloé.

6:30 p.m – Tour of Montefrío’s museums and cultural sites

• Visit to the El Centinela Interpretation Center.
• Access to the Olive Museum, the three Archaeological Sites, and the Archaeological Museum Collection.

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

• Enjoy Andalusian cuisine in an authentic and welcoming setting.
• A perfect way to end the day with local flavor.

10:00 p.m – Return to the accommodation

• Well-deserved rest after a day full of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Full breakfast to start the day energized with local flavor.

09:00 a.m – Visit to the Arab Fortress of Montefrío

• Perched on a large rock that overlooks the village.
• Built in the 14th century by the architect of the Alhambra’s Alcazaba.

10:30 a.m – Visit to the Old Church of La Villa

• Constructed in the 16th century atop the remains of the fortress.
• Part of the "Seven Villas" churches, all designed by Diego de Siloé.

11:30 a.m – Tour of Montefrío’s museums and cultural sites

• Visit to the El Centinela Interpretation Center.
• Access to the Olive Museum, the 3 Archaeological Sites, and the Archaeological Museum Collection.

01:30 p.m – Lunch at a traditional restaurant in Montefrío

• Enjoy a regional specialty in an authentic setting.

03:00 p.m – Transfer at the client's own expense to Salar

• Journey to one of the oldest settlements in the region, with roots dating back to the Neolithic period.

05:00 p.m – Arrival at the selected accommodation in Salar

• Free time to relax and prepare for dinner.

08:00 p.m – Dinner at a local restaurant

• Regional cuisine with Andalusian and Roman influences.

10:00 p.m – Return to the accommodation

• Well-deserved rest after a day full of history, culture, and heritage.

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Early breakfast to begin a day filled with history, landscapes, and traditions.

09:00 a.m – Visit to the Church of Santa Ana in Salar

• Built in 1501 by Hernán Pérez del Pulgar.
• Constructed over a former mosque, preserving and rebuilding its original minaret.

10:30 a.m – Tour of the Roman Villa of Salar

• Located on the left bank of the Salar stream, in the heart of the fertile plains.
• An ongoing archaeological project showcasing the richness of Roman culture.

12:00 p.m – Walk through El Bañuelo

• Unique natural site with semi-thermal spring water, connected to Alhama’s aquifers.
• One of the most iconic natural landscapes in the Salar region.

01:30 p.m – Lunch at a local restaurant

• Enjoy a traditional regional dish in an authentic Andalusian setting.

03:00 p.m – Transfer at the client's own expense to Iznájar

• A whitewashed Andalusian village that rises like an island among the waters, surrounded by reservoirs and hamlets.

05:30 p.m – Arrival at the accommodation in Iznájar

• Free time to rest before dinner.

08:00 p.m – Dinner at a typical local restaurant

• Featured dish: Remojón granadino, a refreshing and traditional Andalusian salad.

10:00 p.m – Return to the accommodation

• Well-deserved rest after a day filled with culture and nature.

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Full breakfast to start a day of adventure and gastronomy.

09:00 a.m – Escape Room experience at the Castle of Hisn-Ashar

• A unique ecotourism and immersive activity inside the iconic castle of Iznájar.
• Perfect for escape room enthusiasts who love cultural heritage and nature.

11:00 a.m – Hiking route around the Iznájar Reservoir

• Walk along the Balerma Water Route, a 3 km trail lasting about 1 hour.
• Path connecting natural springs and hillside views, ideal for enjoying on foot.

01:30 p.m – Lunch at a typical regional restaurant

• Featured dish: Porra antequerana, made with tomato, bread, pepper, and ham.

03:00 p.m – Transfer at the client's own expense to Almedinilla

• A white village nestled among rocks and olive groves, full of charm and vitality.

05:30 p.m – Arrival at the accommodation in Almedinilla

• Free time to relax before dinner.

08:00 p.m – Dinner at a local traditional restaurant

• Featured dish: Cordoban salmorejo, a cold creamy tomato soup with local garnish.

10:00 p.m – Return to the accommodation

• Well-deserved rest after a day filled with action and culture.

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Early breakfast to start the day with energy and cultural heritage.

09:00 a.m – Visit to the El Ruedo Roman Villa

• Declared a Site of Cultural Interest, dating from the 1st to 7th centuries AD.
• Features monumental walls and one of the most complete layouts in the Iberian Peninsula.

10:30 a.m – Visit to the Iberian Settlement of Cerro de la Cruz

• Archaeological site declared a Site of Cultural Interest.
• One of the few known villages from the Late Iberian Period (2nd–3rd century BC).

12:00 p.m – Hike to El Salto del Caballo Waterfall

• A 45-minute route through the foothills of the Sierra de Albayate, alongside the Caicena River.
• Follows an old livestock trail that overlaps with an ancient Roman road, ending at a stunning waterfall.

01:30 p.m – Lunch at a local traditional restaurant

• Enjoy a meal with regional specialties in an authentic setting.

03:00 p.m – Transfer at the client's own expense to Cabra

• Continue the route to this magical town in the heart of the Cordoban Subbética.

05:30 p.m – Arrival at the hotel in Cabra

• Free time to relax before dinner.

08:00 p.m – Dinner at a typical local restaurant

• Regional dishes served in a cozy, traditional atmosphere.

10:00 p.m – Return to the hotel

• Well-deserved rest after a day full of history, nature, and culture.

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Early breakfast to start the day with history and local gastronomy.

09:00 a.m – Visit to the Parish Church of La Asunción y Ángeles

• A medieval church, built in 1241 by the Order of Calatrava on the site of a former mosque.
• Dedicated to Saint Mary of the Angels, after the city was conquered by Ferdinand III.

10:30 a.m – Visit to the Castle of the Counts of Cabra

• Fortress built within the walled city enclosure.
• More than half of its original wall remains, with vestiges of its 18 defensive towers.

01:30 p.m – Lunch at a local traditional restaurant

• Enjoy a regional specialty in an authentic setting.

03:00 p.m – Transfer at the client's own expense to Cañete de las Torres

• A town that blends tradition and modernity, with a rich historic-artistic heritage.

05:30 p.m – Arrival at the accommodation in Cañete de las Torres

• Free time to rest before dinner.

08:00 p.m – Dinner at a typical restaurant

• Featured dish: Albóndigas a la Cañetera, a homemade-style local meatball recipe.

10:00 p.m – Return to the accommodation

• Well-deserved rest after a day full of heritage, culture, and Cordoban cuisine.

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Early breakfast to start the day exploring the most picturesque corners of the town.

09:00 a.m – Walk through the Huerto del Francés neighborhood

• A traditional district known for its narrow streets adorned with potted greenery.
• Blue and white facades make this area a colorful and traditional tourist attraction.

10:30 a.m – Visit to the Castle and Homage Tower

• Located in the Plaza de España, built in the mid-14th century.
• The Homage Tower, home to the Municipal Historical Museum, is the highlight of the site.

01:30 p.m – Lunch at a typical local restaurant

• Final opportunity to enjoy a traditional Andalusian dish before bidding farewell to the town.