Parauta is the smallest village in the Reserve. Like nearby Igualeja, it is surrounded by chestnut groves, which form the basis of its economy. The village makes no attempt to hide its Al-Andalus origins, as it is crisscrossed by narrow, cobblestone streets—clean and flanked by houses with whitewashed facades—where silence, peace, and tranquility reign.
In the village, you can visit the Church of the Immaculate Conception, some picturesque spots, and its famous Arquillo. But its true treasures lie in nature. Within its municipal boundaries are the enormous Vallecillo holm oak and the monumental Pinsapo de las Escaleretas. In addition, its chestnut groves are home to one of the area’s biggest tourist attractions for two reasons: first, the fall trails, which paint the groves in beautiful shades of ochre, gold, and red; and second, its Enchanted Forest, a section of the trail connecting Parauta with Cartajima where local sculptor Diego Guerrero has carved fairies, wizards, witches…
You can enjoy the region’s traditional cuisine year-round, with tomato soups and chestnut sweets being particular highlights. Its signature dish is rabbit with rice, which takes center stage in November during the Rabbit Festival.
Parauta has managed to revitalize itself through art and ecotourism, without losing its character as a rural town.
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Calle Calvario, 4
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Peaks, forests and springs shape a protected landscape that invites you to walk, breathe and feel. A paradise to explore.
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