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Route Vuelta Mare de Déu de la Font. Peñarroya 1300

The starting point is the 'starPoint-Peñarroya1300', situated next to the car park on Calle Aragón at the entrance to Peñarroya de Tastavins. The route is waymarked and begins alon…
Menos de 1hEntre 5 y 10 km
Salt de la Portellada (La Portellada Waterfall)Ruta

Salt de la Portellada (La Portellada Waterfall)

The waterfall of the Tastavins river , a tributary of the Matarraña river , is one of the most beautiful spots in the area, where the Tastavins plunges some twenty metres in a casc…
Menos de 1hMenos de 5 km
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San Miguel de Espinalbar

We can consider the bridge over the Pena river (or "riu Sec", as it is known locally), one of the arms of the Pena reservoir, as our starting point; you can reach it by car from Be…
Entre 3h y 6hEntre 10 y 20 km
San Miguel de Espinalbar / Matarranya-Algars Nature TrailRuta

San Miguel de Espinalbar / Matarranya-Algars Nature Trail

The section of the Matarranya-Algars Nature Trail is 68 km long, linking the source of the Matarraña river (in the municipal area of Beceite ) with the town of Maella , following t…
Entre 3h y 6hEntre 10 y 20 km
Torre de Arcas – Fuente de la Mançana and Punta CamisetaRuta

Torre de Arcas – Fuente de la Mançana and Punta Camiseta

A beautiful route starting from the upper part of Torre de Arcas. We leave by the track running between an old fountain and a concrete block building. We soon reach the hermitage o…
Entre 3h y 6hEntre 10 y 20 km
Tour dels Prats. Peñarroya 1300Ruta

Tour dels Prats. Peñarroya 1300

Difficulty: medium Distance: 23 km (circular) Duration: one and a half hours The starting point is the 'starPoint-Peñarroya1300', located next to the car park on Calle Aragón, at t…
Entre 1h y 3hEntre 10 y 20 km
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Val de Zafán Greenway through the Matarraña

  The old Val de Zafán railway line In 1882, work began on the Val de Zafán railway line, which would link La Puebla de Híjar with Tortosa; this was to be the fulfilment of th…
Más de 6hMás de 20 km
Valjunquera–Mas del Labrador–ValdeltormoRuta

Valjunquera–Mas del Labrador–Valdeltormo

We leave Valjunquera past old threshing floors, surrounded by dry-stone walls and dry-land agricultural landscapes. In the first part of the route we cross fields of almond trees,…
Entre 3h y 6hEntre 10 y 20 km

Experiences

ExperienceThe Wool Road

The Wool Road

Discover the traditional wool-making process in an old Aragonese farmhouse, just as it was done in the past. Enjoy a participatory, cultural, and sensory experience that revives the trades and knowledge of the rural world. An authentic activity to connect with the tradition, nature, and history of Aragon. What does the experience consist of? The day proposes a practical and participatory tour of the traditional use of wool, following the ancient methods used in the villages of Aragon. Participants will be able to: To understand the historical importance of wool in rural life. Discover the shearing process and the relationship between the shepherd and the flock. Learn to wash wool by hand with water and natural soap. Participate in the carding and opening of the fiber. Dry the wool in the sun, just as it was done in the old days. Experience manual carding with traditional tools. Discover the traditional uses of wool in rural homes. Create small handcrafted pieces or souvenirs with natural wool. All of this is accompanied by antique utensils and developed in the authentic environment of a traditional Aragonese farmhouse. Activities included Welcome to the farmhouse and introduction to pastoral traditions and the uses of wool in Aragon. Visit the farm to see the sheep, the shearing and the wool harvesting. Hand-washing of wool and explanation of traditional cleaning and selection methods. Carding, sun drying and fiber preparation. Manual carding with traditional tools. Small creative workshop with natural wool to make a handcrafted souvenir. The experience concludes with a visit to the surroundings of the farmhouse and a conversation about rural traditions. Who is it aimed at? The experience is designed for: People interested in authentic rural tourism. Families with children. Cultural travelers. People seeking to disconnect and connect with real traditions. Tourism focused on local and sustainable experiences. No prior knowledge is required. What will the participant experience? Experience allows: Reconnect with the unhurried pace of the rural world. Understanding the craftsmanship behind each wool garment. Actively participate in manual processes that have almost disappeared today. To value sustainability and the comprehensive use of natural resources. To feel the authenticity of a tradition passed down through generations. Enjoy an emotional, educational and sensory experience in a unique environment. Elements that make this experience unique It revives ancient traditions and trades related to wool and the Aragonese pastoral world. It takes place in a traditional farmhouse, in an authentic rural setting with its own identity. It is a participatory experience where the attendees live and carry out the manual processes of wool. It promotes sustainability and the value of natural materials and traditional knowledge. It offers an original and different activity within rural and cultural tourism in Aragon. Possible formats The activity can be adapted to different formats: Half-day experience. Full day. Themed weekend. Rural and artisan retreats.
Available year-round
Marca de Calidad Territorial Matarraña