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モンカヨへの登り道の終わりにある美しい場所。冷たい水

村の上の小さな城

Spectacular views towards Añón de Moncayo and in the background, Moncayo.

This small town of fewer than 300 inhabitants boasts a mycology center. It is also home to the Church of San Martín de Tours, a neo-Romanesque church with colonial American art.

Fitero stands out for three main reasons: Historical and architectural heritage (its Cistercian monastery), Thermal wellness (a highly regarded spa), and Outstanding natural beauty (Bardenas Reales Natural Park and hiking and biking trails). It also boasts local cuisine and a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere, ideal for getting away from it all. If you're looking for a trip that combines culture, relaxation, and nature in an authentic setting, Fitero is a highly recommended option.

Fitero is a magnificent example of Cistercian architecture within its town center. In 1152, the Cistercian Order settled in this riverside town and began construction of its Monastery of Santa María la Real. In its early years, the monastery had Saint Raymond, founder of the Military Order of Calatrava, as its first abbot, and the Castilian crown as its protector. Due to its strategic location on the border of the medieval kingdoms of Navarre and Castile, it was the subject of disputes until it was awarded to Navarre by papal decree. Of the impressive medieval monastic architectural heritage, three main elements remain: the Abbey Church, the Cloister, and the Chapter House.

The term "elera" is a Navarrese word used to describe an icehouse (a place where snow is stored and preserved). These icehouses were built to collect abundant snow in winter and store it as ice for sale in the summer. The first record of icehouses in Fitero dates back to 1614, the year the Soto icehouse was built. The San Valentín icehouse is the only one whose structure, consisting of a cylindrical well covered by a superimposed polygonal dome (16 sides), is still preserved today.

This is the cave that inspired Bécquer to write his legend "La Cueva de la Mora" (The Cave of the Moorish Woman), which tells a love story between a young Christian man and a young Moorish woman in this area. It is very easy to access and well signposted.