Valverde de los arroyos

Villanueva de los infantes

The feast of the Octave of Corpus Christi or of the Dancers, which is celebrated in Valverde in honor of the Blessed Sacrament, is one of the attractions of the town. If anything characterizes this festival is the colorful costumes of the dancers, which highlights its high cap adorned with flowers. Nor is the botarga, a traditional figure in Guadalajara, dressed in bright colors. The dances they perform, of pagan origin, were not linked to the Christian celebration until the 17th century, when by papal bull of Pope Leo XI they were allowed to “dance covered before the Blessed Sacrament”.

Bagergue lleida

Some locals regret that only tourism and aesthetics are now the main focus, and that traditions are being lost. But maybe that blissful aesthetics has saved Valverde from disappearance, judging by the piles of abandoned villages that are emerging as we discover this fantastic natural area of great diversity.

In the square of Valverde, straight from the mountain range, the water puts a hypnotic soundtrack through the fountain in this corner of peace. Next to it, at the foot of the dark tower of the church of San Ildefonso, the bowling lane that hosted competitions of the best bowlers in these valleys is preserved.

Stone and wood are the basis of the beauty of this square, but it would not be the same without its facades covered by vines and balconies full of geraniums. On this side of the Ocejón, the custom of building on two levels may be the key to why many consider it the most beautiful of the “black” villages.

In addition, on this eastern side, slate is only used for the roofs, while quartzite is used for the masonry, with reddish tones that tend to reddish and shine when oxidized. The combination is fabulous.

Towns in guadalajara

Some neighbors regret that now only tourism and aesthetics are being looked at, and that traditions are being lost. But maybe that blissful aesthetics has saved Valverde from disappearance, judging by the piles of abandoned villages that are emerging as we discover this fantastic natural space of great diversity.

In the square of Valverde, straight from the mountain range, the water puts a hypnotic soundtrack through the fountain in this corner of peace. Next to it, at the foot of the dark tower of the church of San Ildefonso, the bowling lane that hosted competitions of the best bowlers in these valleys is preserved.

Stone and wood are the basis of the beauty of this square, but it would not be the same without its facades covered by vines and balconies full of geraniums. On this side of the Ocejón, the custom of building on two levels may be the key to why many consider it the most beautiful of the “black” villages.

In addition, on this eastern side, slate is only used for the roofs, while quartzite is used for the masonry, with reddish tones that tend to reddish and shine when oxidized. The combination is fabulous.

Ruta chorreras de despeñalagua

Cuando uno piensa en visitar los pueblos negros de Guadalajara, está obligado a elegir una de las dos rutas posibles. Circunstancialmente, me equivoqué al elegir la ruta. Sin embargo, fue un error alegre, ya que vi pueblos muy bonitos, y significa que la próxima vez que esté allí visitaré algo diferente.Tiene rincones realmente bonitos, los pueblos han sido restaurados, lo que les da un aire noble que sin duda da una idea de cómo eran antes. Han hecho un buen trabajo y recomiendo ir allí.

Se nota que el nombre tiene sentido, Valverde de los Arroyos: desde cada calle del pueblo salen pequeños arroyos (artificiales) llamados “canales” para regar las huertas. Pero si te adentras en sus bosques y montes verás que también los hay artificiales pero también naturales.Hace años había mucha agua en la zona, la cascada ocupaba casi todo el muro de piedra, y había muchos pequeños arroyos y manantiales de agua que bajaban del monte. Antiguamente se llamaba Villaverde del Osejón, haciendo referencia a los osos que vivían en el monte Ocejón.