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Outdoor Activities
El Bosque is famous for two sports; fishing
in the trout rivers (permits required) and hang-gliding/para-gliding
in the Sierra de Albarracin area located behind
the village. El Bosque has the most southerly
trout river in Europe, the Rio Majaceite. There
is a trout farm and another in the nearby village
of Benamahoma.
Information on hiking and walking can be obtained
at the Visitor Centre for the Parque Natural.
There you can obtain any necessary permits which
allow access to the restricted areas of the
Parque and arrange guided walks.
The area also supports a wealth of bird life
making it an ideal location for bird watching.
For the more adventurous, sports such as mountain
cycling, rock climbing, caving and pot holing
and horse trekking can all be undertaken in
the surrounding countryside.
Village Life
El Bosque is a peaceful village offering a
wide range of bars and restaurants. Many restaurants
specialise in locally caught trout and locally
produced cheese and jamon (ham). Within the
village centre there are numerous shops, small
supermarkets and a public open air swimming
pool (summer only).
Surrounding Area
The villages of Grazalema and Zahara de la
Sierra are both in spectacular locations and
within
an hour's drive. The nearby larger town of
Ubrique is renowned for it's leather factory
shops.
Ronda, probably the most acclaimed of the Pueblo
Blancos (white villages), occupies two
sides
of a gorge and is within a couple of hours
drive. Other nearby places of interest
include Arcos de la Frontera with it's
quaint narrow white-washed streets and dramatic
views, Jerez de la Frontera celebrated for
it's
sherry making and Seville with it's many grand
and ancient buildings.
El Bosque is 32 kilometres east of Arcos de la Frontera and 18 kilometres west of Grazalema. It is 287 meters about sea level and in easy reach of the Parque Natural de la Sierra de Grazalema, in fact El Bosque is considered to be the gateway to this immense nature reserve, covering 53,500 hectares (207 square miles). You can obtain a walking permit and information on walking routes at the park's visitor's centre, which is based in the town of El Bosque.
Apart from the natural, unspoiled routes through the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, the area is also popular amongst those who enjoy hunting and fishing. The town is proud of its excellent trout farm (the most southern fish farm in Europe), which is an interesting visit to add to your agenda while in the area. Cold meats and fresh trout are the gastronomic specialties well worth sampling in El Bosque.
The picturesque village, with its narrow winding streets, was founded by the Duke of Arcos, when it was named Los Baños del Duque. It was later called Marchenilla and then at the end of th18th Century the village was renamed Santa Maria de Guadalupe de El Bosque, due to the great devotion of the Duke and Duchess to the Virgin of Guadalupe. Due to heroic efforts during the War of Independence, Fernándo VII proclaimed the village a town in 1815. Although classified as a town rather than a village, there is still only a population of around 1,800.
The accommodation in and around the town is fairly modest, with a youth hostel and a camping area just outside the town. There are however, a good choice of bars and restaurants offering simple menus at affordable prices.
Historical points of interest worth visiting in El Bosque are, the 18th Century Hermita del Calvario, the Church of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - also from the 18th Century and the old mill - the Molino del Duque, from the same era.
Annual celebrations in El Bosque are:
Carnival at the beginning of March
Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week)
From the 13th to 15th of June the local Romería (procession) and fair
15th August is the fiesta of María de Auxiliadora |
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