Springs, riverside landscapes and buildings from different eras give Siete Aguas a distinctive focus on nature and culture. A themed walking trail leads to springs and natural sites; a tour of the former walled settlement reveals the town’s history. The landscape also features geological and archaeological points of interest. When planning your stay, you can tailor your itinerary to your interests.
Landscape: Springs, Riverbanks and Rock
The themed walking trail draws attention to springs and the surrounding natural sites. For groups of more than ten people, the town council organises guided tours of the springs trail upon request in advance. Tours are offered in Spanish and Valencian; arrange your visit before travelling.
Fuente de la TejerĂa is a natural area with a lake. Here, you can observe the flora and fauna of mountain riverbanks. Fuente La Vallesa has a different character: this recreational area has a spring, plenty of shade, lovely views, tables and barbecue grills, and is easy to reach by car. Fire-safety restrictions apply to the use of the barbecue grills.
The areas of El Papán and Barranco del Papán each have their own features. Riverside plants in El Papán include willows, boxwood, hawthorn and ground-cover plants found in riverside meadows. Barranco del Papán has interesting, blade-like geological formations that are ideal for photography.
In Barranco de Malén, dinosaur remains and fossilised trees can be seen in the rock layers. The area also includes a Bonelli’s eagle nesting site and a small genet colony. Several rock paintings and settlements from the Bronze Age and Iberian period add archaeological traces to the natural and geological features.
Traces of the Historic Centre
The tour of the historic centre takes you through more than 500 years of history and the former walled settlement of Siete Aguas. Puente Real y Concejil over the RĂo Suc is a prominent part of this heritage: it has a single semicircular arch and stands ten metres high. The bridge is a remnant of a complex along the Camino de Requena, later known as the Camino Real, most of which has disappeared or been substantially altered.
The present-day church of San Juan Bautista is a Baroque religious building whose construction began in 1780. Its main altarpiece also tells a story of change: the original dates from the early 18th century; the altarpiece was reconstructed using photographs of the original and reinstated on 25 June 2008. At La Cruz Pairal, you’ll encounter an older monument: the cross dates from the 15th century and is in the Flamboyant Gothic style. Until 1851, it symbolised the boundary between the former kingdoms of Castile and Valencia.
La Balsa de los Patos is a pond that was once used to store water, mainly for the adjacent washhouse. According to accounts, it was first built by the Arabs in the 12th century; today, ducks can be seen there. The permanent archaeological and historical collection of Siete Aguas complements visits to individual sites with an overview of different eras: it includes palaeontological material from the Secondary Era through to the Quaternary, as well as cultural artefacts from the Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Iberian and Roman periods. Educational panels explain these eras.
Plan Your Journey
Siete Aguas is accessible via the A-3 motorway. Regular bus services run from Valencia bus station and from Requena; the C-3 Valencia–Utiel–Cuenca–Madrid railway line also stops in Siete Aguas. Check the timetable before travelling so you can plan your journey around the available services.
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