Location: Taravilla

Taravilla is a municipality founded at the time of the repopulation in the foothills of a limestone mountain, through which, a few kilometres away, the lesser-known but equally spectacular Cabrillas river canyonuntil it spills its fresh water into the Tagus river, in the vicinity of the Peñalén bridge.
The architecture of its buildings has been greatly modified, and the houses that still retain their old appearance are in a state of semi-abandonment. Of its brief hamlet, the most outstanding is the parish churchIt is a medieval structure but has been greatly altered and modified over the centuries, to the point that today it has practically no details of artistic interest.
Undoubtedly its greatest attraction for tourism is its famous lagoonOne of the best-known spots in the Alto Tajo, of karstic and fluvial origin due to the travertine closure of the valley floor. Also of note are its steep and wooded landscapes, this being one of the municipalities of Guadalajara with most impressive sights. The landscapes to be found throughout the area are very interesting, especially those formed by the banks and courses of the rivers Tajo and Cabrillas.

Poveda waterfall

Poveda waterfall

An old waterfall that never worked.

The Poveda waterfall is located in the place where the construction of a weir was planned - unfinished - and which today has an impressive waterfall.

Dirección Poveda de la Sierra

Categorías Diving Waterfalls Essential Visit Bathing Zones

RG PNAT 3 The Tagus viewpoints

RG PNAT 3 The Tagus viewpoints

Long route for bike or 4×4 where you can see 3 of the best viewpoints of the Tagus.

The Tagus viewpoints is a solitary route that will take us through spectacular viewpoints to the abysses of the canyon carved by the Tagus river.

Dirección Start in Taravilla or Lebrancón

Categorías Bicycle MTB

Taravilla Lagoon

Taravilla Lagoon

Tobaceous lagoon next to the Poveda waterfall

The Taravilla lagoon is located in the Tagus river canyon, halfway up the slope of its right bank near the Salto de Poveda waterfall.

Dirección Taravilla

Categorías Essential Lagoons Nature Visit

Viewpoint of the Cueva del Febrero

Viewpoint of the Cueva del Febrero

Views of the Cabrillas Canyon

The Mirador de la Cueva del Febrero is a place to contemplate the work of the waters of the mighty rivers that have carved this landscape.

Dirección Viewpoint of the Cueva del Febrero

Categorías Astrotourism Viewpoints

RG PNAT 8 Route of Salto de Poveda and Taravilla Lagoon

RG PNAT 8 Route of Salto de Poveda and Taravilla Lagoon

Short route through the best known landscapes of the Alto Tajo.

The route of Salto de Poveda and Laguna Taravilla, runs through these two enclaves, a 5 km circular route with some small slopes.

Dirección Start and finish at Laguna de Taravilla

Categorías Official Routes Trails

Doña Blanca Tower

Doña Blanca Tower

Tower of Islamic origin

Taravilla as a hamlet of the Común Molinés was built during the period of repopulation, and we know that the lady Doña Blanca was very fond of this enclave. Doña Blanca de Molina had a forest dedicated to hunting in her district, on the banks of the river Cabrillas, and it seems that she...

Dirección Taravilla

Muela del Conde

Muela del Conde

Imposing rock face with beautiful rocky escarpments

The Muela del Conde (1454 m) exhibits one of the most vigorous and spectacular reliefs of the Alto Tajo, close to the Taravilla lagoon.

Dirección Muela del Conde

Categorías Grinding wheels

Ventorro del Chato Recreational Area

Ventorro del Chato Recreational Area

Next to the road and the Cabrillas river. Sunny.

The Ventorro del Chato recreational area is a small, little-known rest area in the Upper Tagus, located on the banks of the river Cabrillas.

Dirección Ventorro del Chato Recreational Area

Categorías Recreational Areas

RG PNAT 4 La Muela

RG PNAT 4 La Muela

Route that crosses the muela of Utiel with a visit to the viewpoints of the Tagus.

The Muela de Utiél reveals countless chasms, a multitude of fauna and marvellous natural viewpoints that will delight any visitor.

Dirección Home in Huerta del Forestal or near Peralejos

Categorías Bicycle MTB

Abandoned Meander of Hoya de la Parra

Abandoned Meander of Hoya de la Parra

Old abandoned meander in the Tagus

In the place known as "Hoya de la Parra" is an abandoned meander of the Tagus river, it can be visited following the route of the Taravilla lagoon.

Dirección Near Salto Poveda

Categorías Geology Geological Point

Huerta del Forestal recreational area

Huerta del Forestal recreational area

Next to the Cabrillas River and Taravilla Lagoon

Located between Poveda de la Sierra and Taravilla and very close to the river Cabrillas. It is the starting point for footpaths and the path to the Taravilla lagoon.

Dirección Huerta del Forestal recreational area

Categorías Recreational Areas

Route through the Cabrillas Valley in Taravilla

Route through the Cabrillas Valley in Taravilla

Beautiful route in the final stretch of the Cabrillas

The Cabrillas route runs along the last 9 km of the river before it flows into the Tagus River near the Peñalén Bridge.

Dirección Start at Ventorro del Chato

Categorías Other Routes Trails

Machorrillo viewpoint

Machorrillo viewpoint

Views of the Taravilla lagoon

The Machorrillo viewpoint is a natural balcony overlooking the Tagus river with a spectacular panoramic view of the Taravilla lagoon or the Muela del Conde.

Dirección Machorrillo viewpoint

Categorías Viewpoints

Viewpoint of Fina

Viewpoint of Fina

Accessible from the road

The Fina viewpoint is a perfect balcony from which to enjoy spectacular views of the canyoned bed of the Tagus River.

Dirección Viewpoint of Fina

Categorías Astrotourism Viewpoints

Georuta 7: Taravilla Lagoon-Salto de Poveda-Peralejos

Georuta 7: Taravilla Lagoon-Salto de Poveda-Peralejos

We travel through one of the most beautiful and visited areas of the Alto Tajo, discovering wonderful places such as the Salto or the Taravilla Lagoon.

Dirección Start at Salto de Poveda

Categorías Georutas