Our country hides a lot of beautiful tourist places that you shouldn’t miss, especially when the good weather arrives. In addition, there are some particularly curious ones , either because of the history behind them, the peculiarity of the place where they are located or, simply, because of the beauty they hide. At LeasePlan we recommend destinations for some of your next routes, and for this we have compiled 7 curious places that you can’t miss in Spain. Grab a pen and paper, because we’re starting:
1. The Geode of Pulpí (Almeria)
Inside the Pulpí Geode (Source: official website of the Pulpí Geode)
Did you know that Spain has the second largest geode in the world and the largest in Europe ? This natural wonder is located on the fourth floor of the Mina Rica, in the Sierra del Aguilón, located in the city of Pulpí.
Something that is astonishing about the Pulpí geode is the beauty it reflects: it has a covering of transparent crystals , in perfect condition and with unique dimensions, reaching up to 2 meters in length . As for its discovery, although the formation of these crystals has taken thousands of years, it was not until 1999 when it was seen for the first time in the mine (in disuse since the Civil War), by the Mineralogical Group of Madrid.
The Pulpí Geode is undoubtedly a surprising place to visit, where you can also learn many more details about the geology and mining of the area!
2. Route of the faces (Cuenca)
In the province of Cuenca, less than two hours from Madrid, lies one of the most original hiking routes in Spain: the route of the faces . Also known as the faces of Buendía, it is a trail where the presence of nature and sandstone rocks is prominent. Among them are the 18 stone sculptures , whose sizes vary between 30 centimeters and 6 meters in height . Their meaning is also very broad: pre-Columbian culture, myths and symbols of Asia, elements of Ancient Greece and other more abstract ones such as “life” or “death”.
But how did this art end up in nature? The blame lies with the artists Jorge Maldonado and Eulogio Reguillo , who started this project in 1992, taking advantage of the malleability of the stone. And today it has become a must-see in the area!
3. The town of Puentedey (Burgos)
