{"id":114545,"date":"2022-12-28T20:38:52","date_gmt":"2022-12-28T15:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imageantra.com\/three-of-the-best-rural-destinations-in-the-world-are-in-spain-and-they-are-a-must-see-in-2023\/"},"modified":"2022-12-28T20:38:52","modified_gmt":"2022-12-28T15:08:52","slug":"three-of-the-best-rural-destinations-in-the-world-are-in-spain-and-they-are-a-must-see-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imageantra.com\/three-of-the-best-rural-destinations-in-the-world-are-in-spain-and-they-are-a-must-see-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Three of the best rural destinations in the world are in Spain (and they are a must-see in 2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Traveling continues to be one of our favorite plans in the new year that is just beginning, and even more so if what we do is go to a rural destination where we can disconnect from the big city to connect with nature.  That&#8217;s why discovering new places thanks to tourism experts.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 1 --><\/p>\n<p>The World Tourism Organization compiles every year a list of <u>Best Tourism Villages<\/u>, a list of the best rural destinations in the world.  This year, three more Spanish towns join the chosen destinations and together with <u>Morella in Castell\u00f3n and Lekunberri in Navarra<\/u>which were already included last year, join the list of the best rural destinations in the world.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 2 --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-asset article-asset-normal article-asset-center\">\n<div class=\"desvio-container\">\n<div class=\"desvio\">\n<div class=\"desvio-figure js-desvio-figure\">\n<p>     <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Of the 136 candidates this year, only 32 have met the requirements.  And it is that the organization only chooses those <strong>populations that work with responsible tourism as an engine of change<\/strong> of its economy, and in this new list, three Spanish towns are added to that list.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 3 --><\/p>\n<h2>Rupit in Barcelona<\/h2>\n<p><u>Rupit i Pruit is a medieval town less than two hours from Barcelona<\/u> that falls in love with its narrow streets and its suspension bridge and that has slipped into this list of best rural destinations because it is a true paradise.  Not only because of its historic center, well preserved and rich in history, but also because it is surrounded by impressive nature.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 4 --><\/p>\n<p>With just 285 inhabitants, it is <strong>the perfect place for a quiet getaway<\/strong> where you can go hiking, visit its impressive waterfalls and get lost in its cobbled stone streets.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 5 --><\/p>\n<h2>Alquezar in Huesca<\/h2>\n<div class=\"article-asset-image article-asset-normal article-asset-center\">\n<div class=\"asset-content\">\n<div class=\"base-wrapper-image\" style=\"padding-top:60.102489019034%;\">\n                 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sf-lazy centro_sinmarco\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.blogs.es\/e148e2\/alquezar-huesca\/450_1000.jpeg?w=788&#038;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i.blogs.es\/e148e2\/alquezar-huesca\/650_1200.jpeg 681w,https:\/\/i.blogs.es\/e148e2\/alquezar-huesca\/1024_2000.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/i.blogs.es\/e148e2\/alquezar-huesca\/1366_2000.jpeg 1366w,\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.blogs.es\/e148e2\/alquezar-huesca\/450_1000.jpeg?w=788&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Huesca\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><br \/>\n  <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Huesca\" class=\"centro_sinmarco\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.blogs.es\/e148e2\/alquezar-huesca\/450_1000.jpeg?w=788&#038;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Between limestone landscapes, and in the Somontano of Huesca, we find the small town of Alqu\u00e9zar.  It is located at the top of a meander of the Vero River, with spectacular views and a natural environment conducive to canyoning in the river canyon, visiting its famous walkway route and even seeing caves with rock art.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 6 --><\/p>\n<p>It has become one of the <u>most beautiful medieval towns in Spain<\/u> thanks to <strong>its historic complex, where we can enjoy the collegiate church of Santa Mar\u00eda<\/strong> or the Plaza Mayor, and its Sonrisa de viento viewpoint is a must, where you can enjoy a spectacular sunset over this picturesque town in Huesca.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 7 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-asset article-asset-normal article-asset-center\">\n<div class=\"desvio-container\">\n<div class=\"desvio\">\n<div class=\"desvio-figure js-desvio-figure\">\n<p>     <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The rule of liquids in hand luggage is over: so we can travel from 2024 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.blogs.es\/e57898\/fin-prohibicion-liquidos-en-maleta-de-mano\/375_142.jpeg?w=788&#038;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Guadalupe in C\u00e1ceres<\/h2>\n<div class=\"article-asset-image article-asset-normal article-asset-center\">\n<div class=\"asset-content\">\n<div class=\"base-wrapper-image\" style=\"padding-top:66.691068814056%;\">\n                 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sf-lazy centro_sinmarco\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.blogs.es\/fe9afd\/guadalupe\/450_1000.jpeg?w=788&#038;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i.blogs.es\/fe9afd\/guadalupe\/650_1200.jpeg 681w,https:\/\/i.blogs.es\/fe9afd\/guadalupe\/1024_2000.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/i.blogs.es\/fe9afd\/guadalupe\/1366_2000.jpeg 1366w,\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.blogs.es\/fe9afd\/guadalupe\/450_1000.jpeg?w=788&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Guadeloupe\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><br \/>\n  <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Guadeloupe\" class=\"centro_sinmarco\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.blogs.es\/fe9afd\/guadalupe\/450_1000.jpeg?w=788&#038;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>We are going to Extremadura to taste its wonderful gastronomy and to visit the town of Guadalupe, the third of those that have entered the list of<strong> the best rural destinations in the world<\/strong>.  The streets of Guadalupe, full of flowers in spring, are an obligatory stop, but it hides much more.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 8 --><\/p>\n<p>This small town in the interior of C\u00e1ceres has a spectacular monastery so architecturally rich that just to see it would be worth the visit.  Mudejar, Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance and Neoclassical styles come together in the Royal Monastery of Santa Mar\u00eda de Guadalupe, consecrated in the 14th century and steeped in history.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 9 --><\/p>\n<p>Photos |  iStock<\/p>\n<p>In Jared | <u>The best Netflix miniseries ever<\/u><\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 10 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling continues to be one of our favorite plans in the new year that is just beginning, and even more so if what we do is go to a rural destination where we can disconnect from the big city to connect with nature. That&#8217;s why discovering new places thanks to tourism experts. 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