My favourite place to visit so far has been the Bucaco Forest about 45 minutes away by car. Benedictine Monks estabilished a hermitage there in the sixth century and it remained in religious hands until 1834 with the dissolution of the monastries. It also was the site of Napolean’s first major defeat in the Peninsular War. But more importantly in my eyes, it is an amazing forest with 700 different species of trees and some fantastic Mexican cedars.
Highlights include discovering caves, waterfalls and panoramic views at the top.
View from Cruz Alta - the top of Bucaco Forest
The site is also lined with seventeenth century chapels in which terracotta figures depict the stages of Jesus’s journey carrying the cross. You can also walk around the impressive Palace Hotel and it’s gardens.
Hotel Palace, Buseco
Wisteria at Buseco Forest, Palace Hotel
A magical place!
Wow, now that really is Wisteria to envy. We’re hoping ours back here in Norfolk will one day grow as beautiful as that. This looks like a truly magical place.