- GRAND TOUR OF UNESCO SITES
Cancho Valdecastillo
Get ready to be blown away at the Valdecastillo site! This granite boulder in Peraleda de San Román looks as though it was placed there by giants playing Jenga. Pop along, snap the photo of the year and discover the most mysterious side of the geopark.
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Are you looking for the ultimate selfie? Then visit the Cancho Valdecastillo in Peraleda de San Román; it’s sure to surprise you.
This enormous granite boulder in the Villuercas Ibores Jara Geopark It seems to be playing at eternal balance, and the fact is that already It was used as a refuge or sanctuary from the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods onwards; their rock carvings and cup marks That’s how they’ll tell you about it.
To get there, you’ll need to follow the mystical Way of the Cross, which starts from the same town; an entertaining a 5-kilometre walk through the pastureland to the rocky outcrop with its whimsical mushroom-shaped rocks, ideal for exploring on foot or by bike.
You won’t be able to resist posing next to it and seeing who’s taller. So get your boots ready, grab your camera and come and discover this impressive stone formation in the UNESCO Territories. A magical spot where geology becomes both educational and fun!
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