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The Camino Real de Guadalupe by bike, especially the Oropesa – Alcañizo section: Approximate distance: 24–25 km (depending on the exact route). Terrain: rural tracks and roads, with some paved sections. Difficulty: Moderate, with no major mountain passes on this section. Surroundings: Toledo countryside, cereal fields, and pastures. Oropesa is notable for its castle and Renaissance palace (now a Parador).

Beautiful town in the Vera region

The Rosarito Reservoir, located between the provinces of Ávila and Toledo, near Oropesa, is an ideal natural setting for outdoor activities, birdwatching, and rural tourism. Hiking and cycling: There are peaceful routes like the CM-5150 and trails overlooking the reservoir.

The Count's Palace of Oropesa, located in the province of Toledo, is an architectural gem with a rich history and great heritage value. The Old Palace (or Doña Elvira Palace): in the Mudejar Gothic style, built in the 14th century. The New Palace: in the Renaissance style, built in the 15th century. It stands out for its original coffered ceiling, its balconies with the coat of arms of the Counts of Oropesa, and a large interior courtyard that was even used as a bullring. Together with the adjacent castle, it forms a complex declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1923. In 1931, it was incorporated into the National Parador Network, becoming the first Parador built on a historic building.

Using the power of moving water to drive a mill wheel is an ancient invention that dates back to pre-Christian times. Thanks to such a construction, human or animal muscle power could be easily replaced by a watercourse - natural or artificially created - in order to grind grain into corn, for example. There are essentially two different ways of driving watermills: Either the water simply hits the blades of the water wheel from below to set it in motion; or the water is guided above the wheel and falls onto the blades; this type of construction is more efficient due to natural gravity.

Delimiting the border between the communities of Castilla La Mancha and Castilla León, the Rosarito reservoir was built, taking advantage of the bed of the Tiétar River as it passes through this region. A privileged place for the hot months where you can enjoy its waters to cool off or take a kayak ride.

Passing point on the road where it is worth slowing down to admire the alpine Gredos mountain range.

The reservoir that collects the waters of the Tiétar River. The reservoir constitutes the geographical border between La Mancha and Castilla y León. Stunning views from the dam.