Sacedón on the Embalse de Entrepeñas

Sacedón lies on the shore of the Embalse de Entrepeñas. Water, local history, and recurring traditions give a stay a variety of highlights: alongside kayaking and other water sports, you’ll find Renaissance architecture, viewpoints, and local festivals. When planning your trip, you can decide whether to focus on the landscape and activities on the water, or on culture and local customs.

Water and views

You can go kayaking on the Embalse de Entrepeñas. Surfing is one of the possible water sports both on the reservoir and on the Tajo near Sacedón. Conditions and providers may vary, so check what is available if you’re planning an activity on the water. A 110-metre-long promenade offers views of the Embalse. This means possible activities on the water are complemented by a place where the reservoir views take centre stage.

Architecture, viewpoints, and literature

The Ermita de la Santa Cara de Dios is a small Renaissance church in the centre of Sacedón. It covers 222 square metres and combines architectural history with a former social function: it once served as the Hospitalillo de Nuestra Señora de Gracia, a refuge for poor people who came to Sacedón. The building’s former name and use are part of its history.

Elsewhere, too, viewpoints and local history come together. The Ermita de la Virgen del Socorro offers a viewpoint over the Tajo Valley. A 23-metre-high monument provides impressive views of the Embalse de Entrepeñas. The bridge over the Tajo was built in 1461 and connects the municipal areas of Auñón and Sacedón. The area is also linked to literature through Camilo José Cela and his travel itinerary “Viaje a la Alcarria,” which passed through Sacedón.

Festivals and local traditions

The festivities in honour of the Santa Cara de Dios begin on 28 August. The events described include processions, bull events, dancing, games, theatre, and activities for children; the specific programme may change. If you’d like to plan your trip around the celebrations, check the dates and programme for the relevant year. Another recurring tradition is the pilgrimage to the Virgen del Socorro on the third Sunday in September.

Jovelardero falls on the Thursday before Carnival. Groups from the town head out with a picnic to the natural areas near Sacedón. The three traditions take place at different times of the year: late August, the third Sunday in September, and the Thursday before Carnival. This helps you distinguish between the festival periods described when planning your trip.

Via ferrata and rural route

The “Boca del Infierno” via ferrata is a vertical route with climbing equipment that provides access to hard-to-reach areas. Individual visitors can use it with or without a guide; active tourism companies can also use the via ferrata. Access requires a permit from the Oficina de Turismo in Sacedón. Keep this requirement in mind when planning the route.

A rural route in Sacedón can be travelled on foot, on horseback, by quad, or by bicycle. This offers a different way to choose a route than the vertical course of the via ferrata. As conditions and access may change, check the route information before including it in your plans.

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