Discover what to see and how to get to Patones de Arriba

Patones de Arriba awaits you, a place that mixes natural and rural landscapes that enchant everyone who visits it, especially if it arrives by bus. Hnos. Montoya to enjoy this unique municipality. Enjoy the beauty of slate houses, hiking and much more in this welcoming destination.

Travel by car or public transport

If you want to visit this site, it is best to go by car or on the Hnos. Montoya buses, it takes only an hour to get there. The most comfortable route is the A – 1 that goes to exit 50, continues to the N – 320 and ends towards Patones de Abajo. Why do it at this last stop? It is that there is a good place to park and from where to start the tour on foot.

In Patones de Arriba parking is often a real challenge. This is because the car parks available to all people are located before entering the municipality. So there are two options: arrive very early or leave the car in Patones de Abajo.

Also, it is not recommended to park on the shoulders of the road, since it is quite likely that you will receive a fine, so going by bus is a good option.

Therefore, it is preferable to leave the car where we have indicated, specifically in the Dissuasive Parking, and go up the Barranco Ecological Path. It will take about 20 minutes to reach the destination, but it is worth it.

Places you must visit in Patones de Arriba

In this destination you will discover several interesting places that will fascinate you for their wonderful aesthetics, such as the traditional slate houses. But, before that, we are going to mention a site that you can take advantage of to get to know once you have parked the car.

This is the Barranco Ecological Path, a meeting point between Patones de Abajo and de Arriba. This space has a certain altitude, so it is recommended to go through it with a light walk, it is about 20 to 30 minutes of walking.

Another space that is recommended to know, are the threshing floors, located near the arrenes and vats. This space was cleared with stones to be used for treating legume crops and some cereals such as oats, wheat and barley.

Before they were an important point in the daily life of the inhabitants of Patones de Arriba, now it is a place where people enjoy this environment to breathe fresh air and rest.

As the last local jewel to discover, there are the slate houses, a true treasure and symbol of this town. Originally they were single-story houses made under the parameters of black architecture. Today, we can see how many of these houses have been modified and extended with a second floor.

However, the slate constructions are still beautiful. With its roofs, its facades and the pots outside that embellish them. Therefore, the rural landscape that this space offers is a source of inspiration for photographs and paintings.

Take the opportunity to talk and learn more about the history and customs of this town with the locals, you will be surprised!

And if you want to go hiking

Within the group of tourists, there are always people who love adventures and activities with a certain physical demand who ask to reach their destination hand in hand with the Hnos. Montoya buses. In this rural town you also have the opportunity to have an unforgettable experience, if you want to take the opportunity to go hiking in these lands.

Well, in Patones de Arriba there are several routes at different levels that start from the town and lead to the natural beauty of the site.

The most popular has a trajectory of approximately 11 to 12 kilometers. On this route you will get beautiful landscapes and views that invite you to take multiple photographs, especially when contemplating the Atazar Reservoir.

When hiking this path, you will head in the direction of Cancho de la Cabeza. Despite having a medium level, it still requires being well prepared with sunscreen, hydration and some snacks.

If you want another option, there is the Cárcavas de Patones, which is located in Guadalajara, but many tourists who go to Patones de Arriba are excited to visit it. If you want to visit it, you must go by car to Pontón de la Oliva and park to leave from there. On this route you will contemplate the beauty of the structures caused on the site by the erosions that give it a very unique appearance.