As you approach this reddish, tortuous landscape you’ll discover what was the largest opencast goldmine in the Roman Empire. Follow the pathways through the archaeological site, enjoy the landscapes from the spectacular lookout points and explore the caves and galleries you’ll find in every hidden corner of Las Médulas.
Put on your neoprene suit, pick up your surfboard and ride the waves in Los Caños de Meca, ideal for professionals, especially in winter. Beginners may prefer the nearby El Palmar beach with a great surfing atmosphere and moderate waves in the summer months.
Plunge into the crystal-clear waters of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, where in summer and autumn the visibility is at its finest for divers. You’ll be fascinated by the vertical walls leading to the cave they call La Catedral or dive down to the Agujero Azul or “Blue Hole”, a really deep tunnel where you may well come across seahorses, angel sharks and manta rays.
Let your imagination hold sway as you admire the incredible rock formations in the Sierra de Cuenca Nature Reserve. Centuries of erosion by water, wind and ice have sculpted the rocks into figures resembling humans, objects and animals. A surprising geological phenomenon which gives the natural surroundings an air of magic.
You can follow the Bear Route on foot or by bike as you cross mountains and gorges in Asturias where you’ll discover the natural wild habitat of a protected species. The stars of the show are Paca and Tola, two bears rescued 20 years ago who live in semi-liberty and often appear in the area of Proaza.
You’ll feel like an explorer of other worlds as you discover one of nature’s whims which was hidden from sight for centuries, and which water and humidity have shaped over thousands of years. One of nature’s gifts to be admired, composed of vertical ravines, maze-like galleries and rocks of different colours and textures. A true miracle of geology.
Stroll through the enchanted forest of La Ensillada – Cabeza del Tejo or along the Sendero de los Sentidos trail where you’ll discover the spectacular “Monteverde”, a dense forest populated with indigenous species. The routes leading up to the heights have lookout points with views of El Teide and the Roques de Anaga, two monolithic structures rising from the sea just a few metres from the shore.
Marvel at the force behind a natural waterfall which is just about as high as the Niagara Falls. After falling 50 metres, the water is pulverised into a permanent mist which gives rise to the name of the waterfall. The author, Miguel de Unamuno, visited it and was astonished by its beauty. This is why this hiking trail is called the Unamuno Route. You can enjoy this incredible place from two different perspectives: the panoramic view you get from the Pereña de la Ribera lookout point or a close-up when the water splashes your face, in Masueco.
Sail on a sea of olive trees in the fields of Jaén, a paradise designated the world’s capital of olive oil. Your day starts in the olive grove, picking the fruit that will be turned into the finest liquid gold. Once the olives have been picked they’re taken to the olive press where they’re processed and then the oil is stored. It will be a day to remember.
Feel the magic of thousands of years in a valley overshadowed by incredible blocks of granite shaped by erosion and the pools where the white stork and the grey heron come to drink. Take a closer look at the whimsical shapes of the enormous Peña del Tesoro and visit the small chapel with cave paintings, hidden inside a huge chunk of stone.
