The best walks and hikes around Caleruela

Historic bridge commissioned by the Archbishop of Toledo in the 14th century, in spring/summer home to hundreds of swifts, creating a unique spectacle.

The Count's Palace of Oropesa, located in the province of Toledo, is an architectural gem with a rich history and great heritage value. The Old Palace (or Doña Elvira Palace): in the Mudejar Gothic style, built in the 14th century. The New Palace: in the Renaissance style, built in the 15th century. It stands out for its original coffered ceiling, its balconies with the coat of arms of the Counts of Oropesa, and a large interior courtyard that was even used as a bullring. Together with the adjacent castle, it forms a complex declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1923. In 1931, it was incorporated into the National Parador Network, becoming the first Parador built on a historic building.

Using the power of moving water to drive a mill wheel is an ancient invention that dates back to pre-Christian times. Thanks to such a construction, human or animal muscle power could be easily replaced by a watercourse - natural or artificially created - in order to grind grain into corn, for example. There are essentially two different ways of driving watermills: Either the water simply hits the blades of the water wheel from below to set it in motion; or the water is guided above the wheel and falls onto the blades; this type of construction is more efficient due to natural gravity.

The Archbishop's Bridge is a municipality in Toledo that takes its name from its beautiful Gothic bridge with 11 arches that crosses the waters of the Tagus River. The town is famous for its ceramics, and together with Talavera de la Reina, it is the largest pottery center in Spain.

This great bridge with eleven eyes over the Tagus River gives its name to the Toledo town in which it is located, although the left bank of the river is already considered Cáceres and forms part of the municipality of Villar del Pedroso. It was built between 1383 and 1388 by order of the Archbishop of Toledo Pedro Tenorio.

Although what stands out most to the naked eye in Oropesa is its spectacular castle, it is worth taking a walk through the town and breathing its marked medieval air. So much so that every April the Medieval Days are held and its streets are filled with snake tamers, buffoons, parades, horseback riding tournaments, acrobats... There is even a princess rescue show.

This beautiful Renaissance-style building not only holds the title of Palace but is also known for being officially the first National Tourist Parador in Spain. It is worth visiting inside, its details from that time are truly dazzling, perfectly preserved today that will make you travel back in time for a few moments.

The attraction of Oropesa does not only go through its castle, without a doubt the Plaza del Navarro is a place that is really worth visiting and taking advantage of having a drink in one of the bars that surrounds it. The town has a very pleasant atmosphere and although it is a recognized tourist site, it still retains that village air that makes it very special.