EL Almendro

The locality of El Almendro is set near to the Portuguese border and close to the town of Villanueva de los Castillejos in the centre of Andévalo. It´s 1000 inhabitants mainly make their living working the land. Throughout the area there are extensive cereal, olive and strawberry fields.

The local restaurants use the local produce and a speciality here is mushrooms or "turmas" as they are known locally along with wild asparagus.

El Almendro is surrounded by hills and beautiful countryside. A great place to walk and admire the stunning views over the town and nearby Villanueva de los Castillejos.

An old road, with vestiges of old cobbles, leads from the town to the now abandoned La Isabela Mine about seven kilometers away. You can stroll to the Prado de Osma and the Chapel of Piedras Albas as they are situated within walking distance.

The traditional and popular pilgrimage known as the "Romería de Nuestra Señora de Piedras Albas is celebrated together with its neighbouring town. This Fiesta takes place every year during the first Sunday of Easter in the well known spot called Prado de Osma, where the Chapel of Piedras stands. This romeria is very traditional and is held with great enthusiasm throughout the area. Its typical features, such as horsemen, regional dress, songs and dances, give it plenty of regional character and interesting local colour .