Paterna Del Madera – Nature, Hiking Trails and Local Cuisine

Springs and karst formations provide Paterna Del Madera with a striking introduction: Fuente Lisa is a recreational area comprising several springs near the hamlet of Río Madera. Cueva de la Osera lies in a karst formation with numerous sinkholes and is associated with a local legend about a bear that abducted a young woman.

When comparing holiday apartments in Paterna Del Madera, you can check the room category and cancellation conditions on the respective offer pages in addition to the travel dates. The area's natural features and trails can be matched to your preferred pace of travel, while culture, cuisine and scenery can be considered separately for the rest of your daily itinerary.

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Nature

Pino del Toril is a particularly large tree at Cuerda de los Gallineros and can be reached via the Cañada del Provencio trail. Pico de la Almenara is almost 1,800 metres high; its summit offers impressive views. The most common tree species in Paterna Del Madera is the pine, which occurs there in three varieties.

Tejo Viejo is a very rare species that is more than a thousand years old. El Chorreaero is a waterfall surrounded by lush and diverse vegetation that can freeze in some winters. There are several natural waterfalls along the section from Batán del Puerto to the houses of Sierra del Agua.

The local fauna includes wildcats, Iberian ibex, red deer, fallow deer and roe deer. The clear waters are home to the native brown trout and native crayfish, and occasionally otters. Elevation, vegetation, water and wildlife each provide different focal points for planning your day.

Hiking and trails

The historic PR AB-21 hiking trail from Paterna Del Madera to Alcaraz is a 21.86-kilometre round trip connecting the two towns. The PR AB-26 hiking trail from Paterna Del Madera to Vegallera runs along the banks of the Río Madera. The round trip, destinations and riverbank each place different emphasis on personal planning.

Culture and cuisine

The small old town of Paterna Del Madera has steep, narrow streets. The patron saint's festivals of Paterna Del Madera take place from 23 to 28 August. In the traditional cuisine of Paterna Del Madera, the local bean known as judía moruna or mollar is used for ajo de habichuelas. Traditional dishes from Paterna Del Madera include migas ruleras, gazpachos, andrajos and guisaos.

A visit to the town, a natural attraction, a hiking trail and regional cuisine can each form a separate focus.

The road to Alcaraz passes through Vianos and Puerto de las Crucetillas, from where the source of the Río Mundo can be seen, and crosses the valley of Sierra del Agua.

For the wider travel overview: Albacete.