This town has been declared of historical-artistic interest and is home to a historic district that boasts the remains of an Arab wall, many of its doors, a castle and narrow streets through which one can stroll and take in the charm of the area. Cañete celebrates its festival, La Alvarada, the first week of August. And also, from the 7th to the 12th of september, it is celebrated the local celebration for the Virgin of the zarza.
MONUMENTS AND MUSEUMS:
- Fortified walls and doors.
- Plaza Mayor with portico.
- Ayuntamiento facade.
- Facade of the Church of San Julián (Cultural center).
- Holy Heart ( Sagrado Corazón)
NATURAL SPOTS:
- El Postigo natural area.
- El Chorreadero
- Paraje fuente del Rollo
- To see the hiking trails around Cañete, visit their web page: http://www.villadecanete.com
USEFUL INFORMATION:
- Outdoor visit.
- Point of information in Cañete. Ctra. de Cuenca-Teruel N-420 16300 Cañete.
- Phone +34 969 34 69 17 Opening Hours Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm / 4 pm to 7 pm. Sunday 10 am to 2 pm. Close from Monday to Sunday. Eater Opening Hours from Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 2 pm / 4 pm to 7 pm. Closed on Monday
- To get more information infoturcanete@yahoo.es
- http://www.villadecanete.com
- Ethnographic Museum: Huerto del Tío Marcos, s/n - 16300 Cañete. Telephone: 0034 969 346 172.
Winter Hours: Reservation required.
Summer Hours (June 15th -September 15th and Thursday through Sunday Holy Week Santos): 11a.m.-2 p.m. / 6-8 pm.
- Alvarada de Cañete: http://www.alvarada.com
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