FREE TOUR GRANADILLA
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Free Tour Granadilla consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Granadilla in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour Granadilla as a couple, with friends or in a group!
The Free tours of Granadilla are the perfect excuse to take some time to get to know better the cultural heritage of Spain.
The free tours Granadilla are free tours organized by guides that show the most emblematic tourist sites of a town or city. These tours are usually done on foot.
While there are several options and types of free tours in Spain, most are usually tours that include approximately 10 to 12 people. and last between 1 and 3 hours depending on the planned itinerary.
In any case, always check the detailed information we provide to know all the details of your free tour: schedules, cancellation policy, meeting point and all the information you need to make the most of your experience without having to worry about anything.
What to see and do in Granadilla?
Granadilla is a town located in the region of Vegas Altas del río Guadiana, in the province of Cáceres. Founded by the Romans, this small town has a fascinating history and an impressive cultural heritage. One of its major tourist attractions is its imposing medieval castle, which sits atop a hill and offers spectacular views of the surrounding natural landscape.
Itinerary
At the appointed time we will meet at the elm tree in front of the entrance of Granadilla entrance of Granadilla to begin our visit. Did you know that King Alfonso XIII stopped to rest on his trip to trip to Las Hurdes next to this centenary tree? This will be the ideal place to begin to learn about the past of the province of Cáceres.
We will tour the medieval town of Granadillawhich was evicted due to the construction of the Gabriel y Galán reservoir
Gabriel y Galán reservoir
. The town still preserves some of its most outstanding buildings, such as the gates of the town wall, the Town Hall or the Casa Cuartelthe latter two are located in the Plaza Mayor.
We will also admire the façade of the
House of the Shells
a unique and elegant house located in this same square. During the walk, we will learn about the
history of Granadilla
its feudal
feudal origins
and the governmental decision that forced the inhabitants to abandon their homes.
After strolling through the cobblestone streets of Granadilla, we will climb up to its wall, one of the best preserved in Spain.
one of the best preserved in Spain
to see the reservoir from the top. Afterwards, we will go to the church of the Assumptionand finally we will see the
castle of Granadilla
built by García Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alba
García Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alba.
. We will put the finishing touch to the visit by accessing its highest tower, from where we will see the peak of Peña de Francia.
The
free tour of Granadilla
will end at the castle one hour and 20 minutes after the start of the tour.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point for the Granadilla Free Tour is at the entrance to Granadilla. It lasts approximately one hour and twenty minutes. FFD014
