Discover Los Santos de Maimona: Holiday Apartment, Pilgrimage Route and Culture

The Vía de la Plata runs through Los Santos de Maimona and can be travelled on foot, by bicycle, car or motorcycle.

Routes and landscape

The Camino de Santiago en la Frontera is a pilgrimage route travelled on foot that connects the Vía Serrana with the Ruta Vía de la Plata in Los Santos de Maimona. The Ruta Verde runs through the pine forests of the Sierra de San Cristóbal. In Los Santos de Maimona, a pilgrimage route, a route through pine forests and the Vía de la Plata therefore exist side by side as different spaces for movement.

The Albergue Vía de la Plata is located along the Camino de Santiago and has one men's room and one women's room, each with six bunk beds.

Culture

The Centro de Interpretación La Cementera is located in the former loading area of the Asland cement factory. Using information panels and audiovisual media, it presents the history from natural conglomerates to the invention of artificial cement, as well as the factory's impact on Los Santos de Maimona. The former loading area and the development of cement presented there give the site a clear connection to industrial history.

El Capricho de Cotrina is a modern building reminiscent of Gaudí's constructions. Its construction began in 1989; it consists of limestone masonry, cement mortar, bricks and multicoloured tile mosaics. Its construction date, stylistic reference and choice of materials distinguish this building among the cultural attractions mentioned.

The Palacio de los Duques de Feria is a palace in the vicinity of Los Santos de Maimona. Casa del Ajimez and Museo Santa Clara are both museums there; the Convento de Santa Clara is a convent there.

Nature

The Arco de San Antonio, the Arco Del Cubo and the Arco de Jerez are natural rock arches in the vicinity of Los Santos de Maimona. Parque de la Paz is a park in the vicinity of the town. The three rock arches and the park therefore constitute different natural attractions in the surrounding area.

When comparing holiday apartments in Los Santos de Maimona, pay attention to your travel dates, the room category and the cancellation conditions. This allows you to assess the details of an offer for your planned stay while choosing between the pilgrimage route, culture, nature and wine route according to your own interests.

Geographical location

Los Santos de Maimona is part of the Ruta del Vino y el Cava Ribera del Guadiana in the province of Badajoz. The route showcases the region's wine-growing tradition through various wine tourism activities.

More location pages

More location pages: Siruela, Valdecaballeros, Nogales, Helechosa De Los Montes, Guadiana del Caudillo, Higuera La Real, La Parra, La Zarza

To the main travel overview: Badajoz.