Reíllo: Archaeology, Nature Trails and Holiday Apartments

Around 200 metres northwest of Reíllo lies the Cerro del Castillo archaeological zone. At Cerro del Castillo, the cultural layers discovered date from the Middle Bronze Age (1540 BC) to the Middle Ages (12th century). Since 20 May 1992, Cerro del Castillo has been protected in Reíllo as an archaeological zone and Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC).

Landscape

Reíllo lies within the sphere of influence of the Serranía de Cuenca Nature Park. The Torca del Medio Celemín cave is located in the wider surrounding region of Reíllo. The Cerro de la Arena hill is in the immediate vicinity of Reíllo, while the Cerro del Molino hill is in the surrounding area. The Cabeza de Villora peak is located in the wider surrounding region of Reíllo.

Nature and Trails

The rural paths leading from Reíllo pass through Mediterranean mountain country and offer expansive views of the Serranía Baja. The nature trail along the Río Guadazaón connects Reíllo with the Cabriel nature trail in Cardenete; its section 2 runs for 42.8 kilometres from Reíllo to this connection. The stated length can be taken into account when planning your own day.

For your planning, the information provided can be organised by topic, geographical reference and route length. You can decide for yourself whether culture, landscape, traditions or the nature trail should be the focus. The clear route length of the section and the destinations' different geographical references provide various scales for personal planning.

Geographical Location

Reíllo is located on the N-420, 38 kilometres from Cuenca.

When selecting a holiday apartment in Reíllo, compare the travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the respective offer pages. In addition, you can compare the topics of archaeology, landscape, nature trails, museums and traditions with your own travel plans before deciding on a specific accommodation.

Culture

The Museo de Arte abstracto español museum is located in the wider surrounding region of Reíllo. The Museo arqueológico de Cuenca, the Museo Diocesano de Cuenca and the Museo de las Ciencias de Castilla La Mancha are also located in the wider surrounding region of Reíllo.

Traditions

The celebrations in honour of the patron saint San Roque take place in Reíllo in August and combine religious and popular activities. During Domingo de Procesión, the patron saint of Reíllo, La Abuela Santa Ana, is taken to Carboneras de Guadazaón on the second Sunday of the month; this includes a shared meal, a mass and a procession. The Sardinada is a documented tradition in Reíllo whose origins date back years.

Other places: Villalba De La Sierra, Atalaya Del Cañavate, Horcajo de Santiago, El Provencio, Villar Del Humo, Cuenca, Villar De La Encina and El Cañavate.

To the higher-level travel overview: Cuenca.