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Las Médulas: flavours with history

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THE TRIP

An experience to remember

A unique getaway to discover El Bierzo through its wines, its gastronomy and its most charming villages. For three days you will live an authentic experience between landscapes, tradition and local product, connecting with the essence of a territory full of history.

Las Médulas are the heart of the journey: a breathtaking landscape shaped by the Romans and transformed by nature, declared a World Heritage Site.

The tour is completed with visits to historic villages, castles and restaurants where the local product is the protagonist, in an experience of responsible tourism that respects and values the territory.

STEP BY STEP

Itinerary

Day 1. Marrows from a different perspective

Arrival in Canedo and start of an experience designed to discover the essence of El Bierzo through its landscapes and traditions. Free time to explore the surroundings of Lake Carucedo and enjoy the tranquility of this natural area historically linked to the Roman exploitation of Las Médulas.
Personalized mentoring plan and creation of innovative tourism product In the afternoon, horseback riding tour through Las Médulas accompanied by specialized guides.
During the activity, travellers will be able to contemplate from a different perspective this unique landscape modeled by Roman engineering and the subsequent action of nature. The tour includes the surroundings of the Mirador de Orellán, one of the most representative panoramic points of the area. Accommodation with breakfast in 4* hotel.
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Day 2. History and tradition of Berlin

After breakfast, guided visit to the Upper Zone of Ponferrada and the Castle of the Templars, one of the most important historical monuments in the region. During the tour you will know the strategic relevance that the city had throughout the Middle Ages and its close relationship with the Camino de Santiago.
Then, traditional lunch with tasting of Botillo, one of the most representative gastronomic products of El Bierzo. In the afternoon, visit Molinaseca, a town declared a historic-artistic complex and considered one of the most beautiful stages of the Camino de Santiago. Stroll through its cobbled streets and its fluvial environment before returning to the accommodation.

Day 3. The winemaking tradition of El Bierzo

After breakfast, interpretive visit to the vineyards and wineries of the Palacio de Canedo to discover the importance of wine culture in the economic and social development of the region. During the activity you will know the native varieties of the area, the processes of production and the characteristics that distinguish Bertian wines. The experience will end with an commented tasting that will allow you to appreciate the nuances and singularities of local wines.

MOMENTS FROM THE TRIP