Riópar Viejo is a small town in the heart of the natural park of Calares del Mundo and Sima. It was abandoned at the beginning of the 20th century due to the emigration of its inhabitants to other places in search of work. Today, it is a popular tourist spot due to its rustic and secluded atmosphere, and the surviving ruins and ancient structures, such as the 16th-century church, castle remains, and old stone houses.

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March 31, 2023

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It is a reborn medieval town in Albacete. In the 20th century, the town was abandoned, but today there are new stone houses, including rural accommodation, which has turned this place nestled in the mountains into a tourist gem. In the highest part of the town you can still see the remains of the Arab castle.

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June 14, 2023

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It is a reborn medieval town in Albacete. In the 20th century, the town was abandoned, but today new stone houses are being built, including rural accommodation, which has turned this isolated place into a tourist jewel, due to its atmosphere. In the highest part of the town there are remains of the Arab castle.

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Location: Riópar, Sierra Alcaraz, Albacete, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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