Parauta is located on the southern slope of the Sierra del Oreganal, north of the Genal Valley. Its territory extends eastward to the Sierra de las Nieves, within whose National Park lie the areas of Conejeras and Madroñales, La Nava de San Luis, and the significant Parauta Spanish fir forest, on the northern slope of Cerro de Alcojona (1,502 m).
The municipality is an ideal place to enjoy leisure and free time in a stunning natural setting steeped in history, which, among its many attractions, also offers visitors a magical place: the Enchanted Forest, a constantly evolving work of art that changes with the seasons and the passage of time—a visual spectacle full of details that captivate both children and adults; a space with a life of its own—both real and magical—featuring a family-friendly hiking trail of approximately 2 km that connects Parauta with nearby Cartajima, where you can see wooden sculptures of elves, fairies, and fantastical characters. It is much more than a simple hike through the mountains, as it offers an immersive experience where the wooden sculptures blend with the vegetation to create a unique atmosphere.
This project is the work of local sculptor Diego Guerrero, who began his artistic training in 2004 under the guidance of Galician sculptor Ricardo Dávila and, by 2006, had already opened an art gallery in the town; featuring works carved from stone and wood using the direct carving technique, which transforms natural, otherwise useless materials into works of art. His work is a tribute to the expressiveness of olive wood carving, capable of conveying unique emotions and sensations.
Every July, the town celebrates the Enchanted Forest Festival, which is lit up with 3,000 candles and is designed to be a magical night filled with elves, fairies, and witches; residents and visitors must complete a series of challenges, and those who finish the course receive a small gift.
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