Las Taneas

El Mirador de la Borriqueta (half an hour’s drive) is an observation deck with spectacular views of Pico Mentiras (the second-highest mountain in the region, at close to 2,000 metres) and the town of Yeste. A hike in the surrounding hills might take you to a disused iron mine dating back to the Roman era. Yeste (half an hour) is dominated by a well-preserved medieval castle with forbidding crenellated walls. Hike the circular trail up to the Cruz de San Cristóbal for far-reaching views of the town and beyond. On the outskirts of Yeste, the visitor’s centre for the Calares del Mundo y de la Sima Natural Park runs guided tours of the area. At Ecomuseo Alma Serrana (an hour and 15 minutes) you can learn about traditional life in the Segura mountains, delving deep into the local traditions, costumes and artisanal crafts such as basket weaving.