Puebla de Vallés – Cárcavas, Jarama Valley and Sierra Norte

Puebla de Vallés belongs to the Sierra Norte of Guadalajara and lies in the Jarama Valley. Along the Jarama River stretches a landscape of riparian forests, scrubland and mountain panoramas. Paths leading from Puebla de Vallés open up the Sierra Norte, run through the valley and lead to natural viewpoints overlooking the Jarama.

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Cárcavas and Route

The Cárcavas de la Puebla del Vallés are listed in the Spanish Inventory of Geologically Interesting Sites under the designation LIG TM054. They lie on the edge of the Sierra Norte de Guadalajara Nature Park, north of the Arroyo del Lugar. A path to the Cárcavas leads west from the village along the left bank of the Arroyo del Lugar; it begins beside the GU-195 bridge at kilometre 3.2, and the ravines are located approximately 50 metres from Puebla de Vallés. The upper area can be reached via a westbound path offering excellent panoramic views.

The route to the Cárcavas has a low level of difficulty and takes approximately 1.5 hours. The Cárcavas can be reached via a paved road; there is a bus parking area there. The floor and sides of the Cárcavas are partly difficult to access because of the steep slopes and dense vegetation.

Landscape and Village Character

In the Jarama Valley near Puebla de Vallés, there are areas suitable for walking, photography and birdwatching. Examples of traditional mountain architecture have been preserved in the village; the stone buildings adapt to the terrain's topography. The reddish buildings of Puebla de Vallés are made of Jarama River pebbles, red clay and wood. Thousand-year-old olive trees are among the natural attractions of Puebla de Vallés.

Culture and Festivities

The parish church of Puebla de Vallés was built in the 16th century and remodelled in the 18th century. Inside, it preserves an apse, remnants of a Baroque organ and parts of a 16th-century altarpiece. The Ermita de la Soledad dates from 1567. Puebla de Vallés preserves cellars with Mudéjar-inspired design elements.

The Fiesta del olivo milenario takes place on the Saturday closest to 19 March. The Fiesta de San Miguel is celebrated on 29 September.

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