Arico el Nuevo appeals to travellers planning a stay around a clearly recognisable historic village setting and a specific hiking option. The protected ensemble extends in a linear formation along Calle La Luz and lies on the route of the old path between La Degollada and El Porís de Abona. The street thus provides a clear axis for finding your way around the village; the history of the ensemble and the PR-TF 86.2 route offer different priorities when planning your time. Arico el Nuevo is protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural in the “Conjunto Histórico” category. The designation was granted by Decreto 14/2007 of 5 February 2007.
Historic Houses Along Calle La Luz
The historic manor houses date from the 18th and 19th centuries and are arranged in a line. Notable houses include the Patio de don Diego. The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Luz is also part of Arico el Nuevo’s cultural heritage. When taking in the village, look beyond individual named buildings: the linear arrangement of the manor houses also shapes the protected ensemble. The buildings and their spatial arrangement are equally part of the village’s distinctive character.
The Hermitage and Its Building History
Construction of the original Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Luz began in 1768, after Captain Gil Gómez Morales donated land for it. The hermitage was extended in 1895, when a taller main chapel with a square floor plan was added. This sequence links the start of the original building with a later, specifically described alteration. The taller main chapel and its square floor plan give the extension a structural feature that distinguishes it from the original construction phase.
The PR-TF 86.2: A Challenging Linear Hike
The PR-TF 86.2 has clearly stated details for a day of hiking: the trail starts in Arico Nuevo and ends at the Área Recreativa El Contador recreation area. It is linear, 10.7 kilometres long, and rated as highly difficult, with a stated walking time of five hours. As the start and finish are in different places, planning how to return is part of deciding to take the route. Five hours is the stated walking time; also factor in arrangements for the different endpoint. The route information does not indicate that a permit is required. Check the latest information and trail conditions before setting out.
Getting There and Choosing Accommodation
The nearest access from the TF-1 motorway to Arico el Nuevo is via the TF-613 road, which leads to nearby Arico Viejo. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Arico el Nuevo, you can first weigh two priorities: the historic ensemble as a reason to visit the village, and the PR-TF 86.2 as a challenging, linear hike. For the hike, the separate finish point and stated walking time are relevant; the village’s character can be understood through its linear layout along Calle La Luz.
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