Holiday apartment in Hoya Hermosa – Sierra de la Pila and cave houses

Hoya Hermosa is one of the settlements on the edge of the protected Sierra de la Pila area. The landscape, settlement history and destinations in the wider surrounding area give the place several distinctive facets.

Nature

The Sierra de la Pila mountain range is located near Hoya Hermosa. Near Hoya Hermosa, it reaches a height of just over 1,200 m and is designated as a regional park. The Sierra del Corqué near Hoya Hermosa also reaches a height of approximately 785 m. The Sierra del Cantón is a mountain in the vicinity of Hoya Hermosa.

Culture and history

The settlement centre of Hoya Hermosa developed at the beginning of the 20th century through the construction of cave houses. Hoya Hermosa also has a livestock watering trough associated with transhumance. The “Lavadero de Hoya Hermosa” washhouse is also located in the village. The Ermita de San Juan is likewise located in Hoya Hermosa.

Getting around

The Alto de Hoya Hermosa is a 5.8 km-long mountain pass with an elevation gain of 330 m, an average gradient of 5.7%, a maximum elevation of 561 m and a coefficient of 73. The details also include the note “Vertientes: No”.

On 29 July 2018, Route 7 was offered in Hoya Hermosa. It passed through the surroundings of the Sierra de la Pila Regional Park and quarries, included a visit to a century-old washhouse, was 10 km long and of moderate difficulty. Afterwards, participants who had registered in advance could sample gazpachos.

Geographical setting

The wider regional surroundings of Hoya Hermosa include the Casa Eiffel o Casa Del Cura palace, Castillo de Blanca castle and the ancient site of Barranco de los Grajos. Also located in this wider regional area are the Pico Agudo peak, the Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro museum and Cerro de la Sal mountain.

Getting there

From Fortuna, Hoya Hermosa can be reached via the A-17 road. The route passes through La Garapacha and Fuente Blanca; Fuente Blanca borders Hoya Hermosa.

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