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What to see and do in Paterna del Río

What to see and do in Paterna del Río (Alpujarra Almeriense, Almería): 6 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 3 Nature · 1 Activities · 1 Food and drink

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What to see and do in Paterna del Río

Paterna del Río
Village
Municipality of 399 inhabitants at 1,197 m altitude, which in 1916 added 'del Río' to its name to distinguish itself from Paterna (Valencia). In 1569 its municipal area was the scene of a clash with some 4,000 rebel Moriscos.
Castañar de Paterna del Río
Nature
At 72 hectares, this is the easternmost chestnut grove in Andalusia, with the centuries-old specimen known as the Castaño de Constantino.
Castañar de Balsa Grande y Castaño de Constantino
Nature
The Balsa Grande chestnut grove, covering 72 hectares, is the easternmost in Andalusia. Nearby grows the Castaño de Constantino, a remarkable tree over 10 meters tall with a base circumference of 6.6 meters.
Fuente Agria y Baños de Santiago
Nature
The Fuente Agria is a carbonated water spring accessible via the PR-A 452 trail; in the Los Guarros area the Baños de Santiago, with sulfurous waters, are also located.
Fiesta de la Castaña
Activity
Festival held annually since 2007 in Paterna del Río, with hiking routes, a craft market, photography contests and tastings of dishes made with chestnut.
Potajes con castañas y migas
Food and drink
Traditional cuisine of Paterna del Río based on stews with chestnuts, migas, pork products from the matanza (traditional pig slaughter), and seasonal gazpachos.