{"id":121083,"date":"2023-11-12T08:29:39","date_gmt":"2023-11-12T08:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/?p=121083"},"modified":"2023-11-12T08:29:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-12T08:29:39","slug":"the-tiny-european-village-with-unspoiled-streets-overlooked-by-tourists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/world-news\/the-tiny-european-village-with-unspoiled-streets-overlooked-by-tourists\/","title":{"rendered":"The tiny European village with unspoiled streets overlooked by tourists"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It’s a tiny settlement with just over 700 people living there, and a true hidden gem in mainland Spain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cantavieja is named as one of Spain’s most beautiful villages, perched on a huge limestone rock overlooking unspoilt countryside in\u00a0Teruel, Aragon, in the south.<\/p>\n

The historically-important area, which is abundant with stone buildings, ruins and heritage architecture – is largely quiet, which is contrasting to many tourism spots in Spain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This, perhaps, is why many Brits are unaware of this village’s beauty.<\/p>\n

It is so highly regarded as an area of significance its historic quarter has been given the Property of Cultural Interest designation.<\/p>\n

For explorers, its narrow and cobbled streets, medieval looking houses and steep terrain makes for a perfect hike, walk or view point.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The village’s tourist board says the areas encapsulates history and nature – as there are also an array of walking trails to embark on.\u00a0<\/p>\n

People can visit the Mirador de la Tarayuela, La Fuente de la Faldrija or the banks of the Cantavieja River. In these places wildlife can be observed – such as cows and goats going about their business.<\/p>\n

Another reviewer spoke about the layout of the village itself, and added: “Narrow streets with houses and mediaeval surroundings in Cantavieja.<\/p>\n

“Within the colonnaded Plaza Mayor square stands the Town Hall, with a Gothic coffered ceiling in its legislative chamber, and the large La Asunci\u00f3n Church 18th century, which has a Gothic fa\u00e7ade and doorway.”<\/p>\n

Spanish tourism sites say it’s rugged but beautiful appearance is popular among hikers, but its mostly residential population does not suffer from influxes of holidaymakers.<\/p>\n

The area was declared an Asset of Interest Cultural in the category of\u00a0Historic-Artistic Site in 1981, the World Tourism Organisation says.<\/p>\n

In 2014, nearly a decade ago, it was branded as one of Spain’s most beautiful villages – a title it still beholds with its main square home to an array of churches.<\/p>\n

The Church of the Assumption, the Church of San Miguel and the manor houses or La Nevera are all close and key exploration points from the centre of the village.<\/p>\n

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