サンマテオデガレゴ周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ13

Crossing the Rio Gallego next to the Aula Dei Charterhouse.

This small municipality of Leciñena in the Aragonese Monegros has a small population (1150 in 2004) but quite a bit of history. The town played an important role in the reconquest of Zaragoza. Much later, during the Spanish Civil War it was part of the republican resistance until October 12, 1936 when Franco's troops took the town. The town has a very good hostel where you can enjoy the tranquility. Around Leciñena we can find Sabinas, a tree from the Mesozoic era that, thanks to its properties resistant to extreme temperatures, can coexist with the harsh weather conditions of the area.

If you are making a route through the groves of Bajo Gallego, a visit to this historic place is a must.

The Villamayor juniper is a unique white juniper in the Monte Oscuro area and is one of the few junipers that are around 2,000 years old that remain in Europe. Due to its great utility during the wars (it withstood the impacts of cannons well) the number of specimens in these forests was decreasing.

In the upper part of Vedado we find this forest watchtower to prevent fires and the house of the forest rangers. Located in Vedado de Peñaflor, about 20km from Zaragoza, it is an extensive green area that contrasts with the dryness of Los Monegros and is home to many species of animals.

We are at the Campillo viewpoint located in Vedado de Peñaflor, with magnificent views of Monte Oscuro, Peñaflor or the Vedado watchtower itself. There is an orientation table.

Going along the banks of the Gállego River, we will arrive at the Urdán Dam, which is the origin of the homonymous ditch that was built in the 12th or 12th century and is possibly of Arab origin. We will find a ceiling with more information and some wooden tables in a leisure area. It is advisable to visit it when the flow of the Gállego river is very high, as it will be much more beautiful.

Tree of 2000 years, nice ride.