Spain is a country rich in quaint villages. Either in the form of white or medieval towns. But choosing which is the prettiest, the quietest, or simply the best, is an impossible task because it all depends on the criteria and tastes of each. What is possible to measure is whether they are small in terms of both the number of inhabitants and their area. And by applying this criterion, we can choose those that come in a small bottle, like the best perfumes. Perfect to see in a single day or a few hours.
Maceira Bridge
Ponte Maceira is Ponte Maceira with a population of just over 60, belonging to the Negreira town hall in A Coruña and located in the Portor neighborhood. The Tambre river, one of Galicia’s most important rivers, runs through it. The great Romanesque bridge, built in the 13th century, crosses it. making use of another previous Roman columns. This is a mandatory stop on the Camino marítimo de Santiago.
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It is the only population center included in the Saja Besaya Natural Park. It is located on a small plain of the Argoza river, at the foot of the Cantabrian mountains. It stands out with its traditional architecture and the clarity of its boundaries makes it a very compact core in which space is used to the maximum. The most characteristic type of house in the village is the chalet of rural living quarters. The church of Santa Maria (dating from the 17th century) and old parsons, mountain mansions are must-sees.
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It is the highest town in Val d’Aran at 1419m. It has the charm of a typical mountain village, with stone houses with slate roofs and wooden balconies. Here, every season of the year has its own splendor: lots of snow in winter, flower-covered meadows in spring, vibrant summers and a festival of colors in autumn. It also receives sunlight at the same time in summer and winter. Some of the most exclusive corners of the town are: Casa Menginat, Casa es de Pansart, the 12th-century church of Sant Fèlix, the tallest Cheese Factory in the Pyrenees, and the Eth Corrau Museum.
Gata Robbery
Located in the Sierra de Gata, this town in Extremadura is in a semi-hidden box between terraces in Valle del Árrago. An authentic place with a lot of personality, where the population does not reach 100 people. Its architecture is characterized by the use of materials such as slate, wood and clay, which gives it Historical Set. One of the most interesting monuments in this town is the 16th-century church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción and is a must-see for visitors.
Puertomingalvo
It couldn’t be missing from the list. a picturesque medieval town like this. It has an 11th-century castle, an 18th-century Baroque church, and a 14th-century town hall. In addition, the houses are uniformly preserved in the medieval style, including the narrow streets. However, it is also characterized as a very quiet and relaxing place.
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