Arenas De San Pedro: 5 stops you can't miss

The proposal that we bring you this month does not take us very far, but we assure you that if you visit Arenas de San Pedro you will find yourself transported by the centuries of History that fill its streets, its businesses, and even its shield.

Would you like us to start the tour? We have divided it into five stops that we consider essential.

1.Eagle Caves

We begin our route in these incredible caves that are very close to the town, and therefore, are a perfect starting point for our excursion.

The caves have interesting rock formations, which take on different shades and shapes depending on where we are in the cave, and they are truly wonderful. In addition, thanks to the guide's interpretations of shapes, it makes the visit fun and entertaining for the whole family.

The visit to the caves is guided, and the ticket can be purchased online or at the ticket office which is a few meters from the entrance of the cave. It costs eight euros per adult, and visits are made every forty-five minutes. approximately, entering the cave in small groups, which allows a greater understanding of the guide's explanation.

2. Constable Dávalos Castle

Once the visit to the caves is over, we will go to the town that gives its name to this month's article, and as soon as we enter its old town, it will be impossible not to see the impressive Condestable Dávalos castle.

This impressive construction, which stands elegantly, can also be visited. In fact, tickets for the guided tour (which costs two euros per person) can be purchased at the tourist office, located a few steps away, in a beautiful building. .

And during this visit, you will not only have the pleasure of touring the interior of this castle, but you will also be able to listen to the history of the noble (and not so noble) characters who lived there throughout the centuries.

3. Medieval bridge of Aquelcabo in Arenas de San Pedro

Once the visit is over, and back in the old town, it is advisable to go around the castle, and travel the short distance that separates it from the medieval bridge of Aquelcabo. This bridge, a true marvel that initially served to force strangers to pay for the slamming of the door if they wanted to enter Arenas de San Pedro, can not only be crossed, but can also be observed from a small viewpoint that you will find a few meters away, and which allows the visitor to stop and observe the beautiful construction.

4. Route of the fountains of Arenas de San Pedro

But don't think that the surprises end here, but that the town contains many more, such as, for example, the route of the fountains, which takes us from one street to another, forcing us to walk through the intricate alleys, and discover magical corners in the process. , like the beautiful Arab neighborhood that still preserves all its splendor, and that invites us to discover it thanks to the incorporation of QR codes in which the history of the neighborhood is told.

The route of the fountains is made up of eleven stops that cover almost the entire town, and that take us from tradition to modernity, explaining without words the centuries that these streets have lived through.

5. Sanctuary of San Pedro de Alcántara

Our last stop could not be other than the sanctuary of San Pedro de Alcántara. We recommend that you get there by car, as it is far from the town, and the road to the sanctuary is long, since it is located three kilometers from the town, but if you decide to visit it, we assure you that the journey will be worth the effort. grief.

The entrance (which costs two euros per person) will allow you to visit its impressive museum, as well as the Royal Chapel, the work of Ventura Rodríguez and decorated by Sabatini.

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