Aldeacentenera: Puente del Conde and La Coraja

Aldeacentenera is one of the places in the Villuercas-Ibores-Jara UNESCO Geopark. If you are looking for a hotel destination with cultural and landscape appeal, you will find a variety of points of interest here: Puente del Conde as a monument and the archaeological remains of La Coraja. In the northern part of the municipal area, there are also lagoons and steppes of great ornithological importance. These points of interest can help you decide whether Aldeacentenera fits the focus of your trip.

Puente del Conde: monument and access

Puente del Conde is a cultural asset shared by Aldeacentenera and Cabañas del Castillo. It is classified as a monument and designated a Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC), meaning an asset of special cultural interest. The bridge is 65 metres long and dates from the 15th century. Its length and date provide two different points of reference: its structural scale and its place in history.

Access begins at the eastern edge of Aldeacentenera. From there, an asphalt track continues for a stretch, followed by a 280-metre footpath. Check local conditions before setting out.

La Coraja: hillfort, dolmen and necropolis

The La Coraja hillfort is on the Finca de la Coraja estate, about five kilometres from the town of Aldeacentenera. It is dated to around the 4th century BC. The fortified enclosure describes the site’s outer layout; a group of dwellings was discovered inside. Thus, the location and date sit alongside specific structural features: the distance from the town on the one hand and the historical context on the other. Access arrangements on site may vary; check the current situation if you are planning a visit.

La Coraja dolmen lies within a former Vetton hillfort. One of the dwellings uses the dolmen as part of a wall. At the La Coraja passage tomb, some of the orthostats—that is, upright stone slabs—bear symbolic engravings. The structural connection between the dolmen and the dwelling is accompanied by the detail of engravings on some of the stone slabs.

About 500 metres from the hillfort lies a necropolis with more than 70 excavated urn burials. These burial finds add a distinct archaeological focus to the structural traces of the settlement.

A replica and other aspects of the trip

A replica of the Celtic structures of the La Coraja hillfort stands in the El Ejido natural complex. It was built for cultural, educational and tourism activities. The distinction is helpful for understanding the different themes: archaeological evidence is the focus at the hillfort, while El Ejido features a purpose-built representation.

In the northern part of Aldeacentenera’s municipal area, there are lagoons and steppes of great ornithological importance. If your travel interests include landscapes as well as monuments, this northern area offers a distinct point of interest.

The Ruta de las Avutardas (Great Bustard Route) is associated with the towns of Aldea del Obispo (La), Aldeacentenera and Torrecillas de la Tiesa. If you include this route in your plans, check the current conditions on site.

To reach the Villuercas-Ibores-Jara Geopark, take exit 240 on the A-5 towards Aldeacentenera. Road conditions and signage may change; check them before travelling.

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