ALEDO, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO DO
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Sierra Espuña, a Mecca for nature enthusiasts, adventure sports and relaxation!Ideas for making the most of the green heart of Murcia in the mountains of Sierra Espuña If you count yourself as a lover of nature and of escaping the daily routine to breathe pure air and indulge in open-air sports, the Region of Murcia offers many..
Shopping and weekly market in Aledo Fresh fruit and veg and other goods at the Sunday market in Aledo For many expats and visitors, one of the great joys of shopping in Spain is the opportunity to buy fresh products and bargain clothes in the weekly local markets, which are awash with colour..
Sierra Espuña walking routes, the PR-MU 65 from La Santa in Totana to Aledo A 2.6-kilometre walk in the picturesque foothills of Sierra Espuña This walk in the south-western foothills of Sierra Espuña follows an easy 2.6-kilometre route, starting at the Sanctuary of Santa Eulalia in the La Sierra district outside..
The church of Santa MarÃa Real in Aledo La Iglesia de Santa María Real The Iglesia de Santa María Real is built on the location of a former Muslim mosque and consists of just a single nave and a tower. In the Middle Ages it was common for the incoming Christian forces to..
Visiting Aledo, the keep and 20 million years of history Welcome to Aledo! Aledo is a hilltop town, perched high in the Sierra Espuña at a strategic defensive location which see-sawed between the Moors who occupied Southern Spain from the 7th to the 13th century and the Catholic knights of the..
The Pozo de los Moros, an ancient rainwater collection system in AledoAledo, La Torreta, Pozo de los Moros One of the most interesting aspects about the fortifications dating from the Middle Ages in Aledo is the system used for catching and storing rainwater. The ability to withstand sieges for long periods of time.. 31/03/2012
Aledo castle, the Torre del Homenaje or medieval keep The Torre del Homenaje in Aledo and the castle walls Aledo occupies a strategically advantageous position, seated on a rocky outcrop with views across the mountains of the Sierra Espuña and the Sierra de La Tercía as well as the.. 31/03/2012
La Picota, the medieval pillory in AledoAledo, the Picota Hollywood has a lot to answer for! It portrays medieval knights as glamorous, daring upholders of fair practice and chivalry, while the ladies of the court are dressed in fine robes with flowing locks of hair and peasants are plump..
Aledo, a geological walk through time 20 million years in a morning on the geological route in Aledo For anyone with an interest in geology, Aledo is a fascinating area, rich in fossils and rock formations demonstrating the various stages which led to the creation of the Region of Murcia.. 30/03/2012
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