DAY 1: FROM CAÑAMERO TO CABAÑAS DEL CASTILLO

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Understanding a geopark: experiencing the mining past and the mark of the Arabs in one of the most photogenic landscapes

Before reaching Cañamero we propose an early visit to the Costanaza Mine of Logrosán and its geomining museum to explore what was the most important phosphorite mine in Europe in the 20th century. Then on quickly to Cañamero to pass some time at the Visitors’ Centre to understand what a geopark is and the importance of the de Villuercas-Ibores-Jara in the evolution of animal life. Lunch in Berzocana with a view of Los Canchos de las Sábanas to continue our trip towards Cabañas del Castillo. An ascent of the promontory to enjoy the wide panoramic views of the synclinal valley of Santa Lucía. At night, supper and astrotourism in Guadalupe.