Las Navas Del Marqués: Discover Forests, Culture and Festivals

Nature

In Las Navas del Marqués, the Ruta de Las Esculturas is a 2 km circular route through the oak forest, passing nine permanently installed sculptures. The route follows roads and paths with a gentle incline that are suitable for walking and cycling near the town.

Around Las Navas del Marqués, nature trails lead through forests and pine forests. The Ruta de Árboles Singulares is a circular route of moderate difficulty. Those wishing to compare different types of routes can set the specific length and gentle incline of the sculpture route against a route of moderate difficulty. This places a short, clearly measured circular route alongside an alternative described by its level of difficulty.

Culture

Castillo Palacio Magalia was built at the behest of Pedro Dávila between approximately 1533 and 1540. The present-day Iglesia Parroquial de San Juan Bautista dates from the early years of the 16th century.

The church has a Baroque main altarpiece from the 17th century, consisting of paintings and sculptures. An organ from the 17th century has also been preserved in the choir. Those wishing to compare historical periods will find a chronological span here from the early 16th to the 17th century. The castle and the church contribute different construction periods and forms of decoration to the history of the town: on the one hand, a palace building; on the other, a church interior with an altarpiece and organ.

Festivals and Regional Cuisine

The Feria de Ganado is a traditional event held next to the Ermita de San Antonio. At the Feria de Ganado, demonstrations of traditional crafts are offered, including sheep shearing, horse shoeing and threshing.

The craft stalls include foods such as cured meats, cheese and honey. At the Romería del Valladal, traditional pote navero is distributed in the Valladal recreational area.

On 15 August, the Romería del Valladal features a procession with floats, Comparsas and decorated horses. The events can be distinguished by craft, regional foods, procession and traditional dish. Thus, alongside the demonstrations at the Feria de Ganado, the market stalls and the distribution of the dish at the Romería appear as separate components of the local festival traditions.

Getting There

For travel to the town, Las Navas del Marqués has a Renfe railway stop, bus services between the station and the town, and regular bus connections with Ávila and San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

For a holiday apartment in Las Navas del Marqués, travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions are among the details that may appear separately on listing pages. These three points can be considered side by side for the desired period without mixing different types of stay.

Other Places

Umbrías, Navacepeda de Tormes, Burgohondo, La Angostura, Arenas De San Pedro, San Bartolomé de Tormes, Muñogalindo and Martínez

For the overarching travel overview: Avila.