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Culture, History and Geology in the Geopark
Geopark Villuercas Ibores Jara can be characterised as a big open air museum, full of ashtonishing rock formations, fossiles and remains from the ages of the first human settlements (7000 years before present time), from the Roman and Moorish periods, the times of the travels of the great explorers and the more recent initiatives for industrialization in the 19th century. A city that still retain wonderful ancient architecture and museums for handicraft and arts is Guadalupe. For the Geopark are 44 points of interest indicated (so called Geosites). With the selection we make of those you can learn about the exceptional geological, natural, historical and cultural features of the Geoparque.


Our Offer: One-day guided excursion: Individual or with up to 4 people. From 10.00 o'clock till 18.00 o'clock, subject to availability possible throughout the year (except July and August). Includes: transportation from a pre-determined meeting point, coffee, tea, lunch. Flexible program: We can visit some Geosites, for example caves with prehistoric rock drawings, ruines from the Roman and Moorish empires, and points of geomorphological interest. Note: You have to deal with some demanding hikes through the hills and mountains. Three-days guided excursions: Individual or with up to 4 people. From 10.00 o'clock till 18.00 o'clock. We offer full board (2 overnights, 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches or lunch packages, 2 dinners) in the excellent Casa Rural "Puerta Solana" in Solana, that is situated in the Geopark, in a beautiful mountainous area with dehesas of Holm and Cork oaks. Flexible program: We can visit a selection of Geosites, as there are caves with prehistoric rock drawings, points of geomorphological interest, and furthermore watermills along the Rio Almonte, abandoned mines and railway stations, Moorish ruins, remains of the first settlements (poblados). Note: Every day you have to deal with some demanding hikes through the hills and mountains. Extension per day is possible; we discuss the program possibilities with you. -- See our pricelist -- Our excursions are exclusive and private for you or your group. This means that we tailor the excursion program according to your wishes and our programs are not standard, nor do we take other participants in order to make up a group. It means that we spend plenty of time for observation or for taking photographs. Should you have wishes for your overnight stay in the Geopark, please let us know. You can hire on our own grounds comfortable 4-6 persons bungalows with fantastic views, furthermore we have excellent contacts with the Casa Rural "Finc la Sierra" in Berzocana, the famous Parador Hotel "Zurbarán", the cheap city Hostal "Alba Taruta" and with the well-shaded campsite "las Villuercas", all situated in Guadalupe. We can make a reservation for you, at no extra charge for our service.