The three best corners of Spain in 2015

We finally know the winner of the Best Corner of Spain in 2015! Yes, we mean that contest organized by Repsol Guide which aims to publicize the heritage of the beautiful municipalities that we can find throughout our territory. In fact, the corners that win every year considerably increase their visitors, which is a boost for their economies.

For the third time, the winning corner is from Extremadura, but before showing it to you, we are going to introduce you both finalists of the contest, which are also very worthwhile. Do you want to join us?

Monastery of Our Lady of Valvanera

First of all, we want to talk about the Monastery of Our Lady of Valvanera, which has managed to be the third finalist in the contest, a great privilege if we consider that the corners that remain in this position also increase their visits considerably. This Benedictine sanctuary located 1,000 meters above sea level surprises, among other things, for its beautiful surroundings. And it is located in a completely green valley in the Sierra de la Demanda, it is surrounded by three mountains (Mori, Umbria and Cándalo), forests and waters. In fact, the name of Valvanera comes from the Latin expression "Vallis Venaria”, Which means“ Valley of the water veins ”.

The monastery is located in the municipality of Anguiano, a town in La Rioja Alta, in La Rioja. Its origin dates back to the 9th century, when a repentant thief found an image of Santa María and built a primitive monastery. In the 10th century this place made up of hermits gave way to Benedictine monks. The current church is from the XV century and is flanked by an old inn Renaissance and the monastic building. Although everyone is welcome in this place today, a sign may be found along the way that says the following:

No woman enters until the end (...) and if she enters, she will be detained until she pays sixty salaries to the king's attorney.

Plaza Mayor de Graus

The Plaza Mayor de Graus has been this year the second finalist in the contest organized every year by the Repsol Guide. Located in Huesca, Aragón, it is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful squares in the entire autonomous community and even in the entire peninsula. In fact, even the painter Ignacio de Zuloaga he exclaimed "Wow, what a delicious flavor this square has!" seeing her. Then it would end up being the setting for one of his canvases. This corner has remained practically intact since the 16th century. It is surprising for being surrounded by portals of noble houses of cheerful colors. Throughout its history it has been the scene of all kinds of fairs, markets, bullfights and many parties. During the patron saint festivities, a show is presented that reviews everything that has happened in the last year, yes, in a satirical way.

Declared Well of Cultural Interest in 1975, the square has its greatest representative in the beautiful Town Hall, although the truth is that most visitors are amazed by some of its houses, decorated with murals from centuries ago.

Los Barruecos Natural Monument

Finally, we have to talk about the winner of the contest: Los Barruecos Natural Monument. Located in Malpartida de Cáceres, Extremadura, this corner is actually a landscape full of granite moles that have been sculpted over the centuries and that multiply visually when seen reflected in the water of the ponds. Nestled on the rocks is one of the largest stork colonies on the entire continent, while below there are some rock carvings and engravings.

If you have the opportunity to visit this amazing place, you should not miss the Vostell-Malpartida Museum, where human creations are combined with the works of the German artist Wolf Vostell, who was amazed at this corner in 1976, declaring it "nature's work of art». Then we leave you with the video that the Repsol Guide has prepared to show the joy of a whole town after achieving the Best Corner of the year. Do not miss it!

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