There are undoubtedly many ways to visit Padul, but today we are compiling our 5 favourite specialities.
1. Visit the Padul wetland.
So close to the city of Granada and so charming and unique. This is the Padul Wetland, an area belonging to the Sierra Nevada Natural Park which is also considered a Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA) and listed as a wetland of international importance (RAMSAR Convention).
The Padul wetland is made up of a lagoon and an enormous expanse of reed beds, home to thousands of birds, reptiles and amphibians.
Thanks to its strategic location, a place of passage on migratory routes, hundreds of species of birds visit the wetland every year to rest and feed. This makes the Padul wetland a recommended place to visit for ornithological tourism. Ducks, coots, snipes, cormorants, egrets and herons are some of the most characteristic fauna of the wetland and are easily recognisable during the visit.
2. Meet the prehistoric animals.
The history of Padul is linked to prehistoric animals because the remains of woolly mammoths have been found.
The Mammoth of Padul has become an image and tourist symbol, through the discovery of its remains in 1982. A tourist strategy that has attracted thousands of visitors from all over the world.
For a complete visit to the wetland, we recommend that you follow some of the prehistoric routes.
The Mammoth Route, the Woolly Rhinoceros Route or the Sabre-toothed Tiger Route are recomended routes to discover this natural environment in its entirety.
The Mammoth Route is ideal for families, as it is a short, low-intensity route. Most of the route runs along a board path, sometimes over water, and also has stops such as picnic areas, observatories and viewpoints.
An essential stop on these three routes is the prehistoric animal park. A rest area where you can find the sculpture of each of these animals and where you can take your photo as a souvenir.
3. Discover its cultural heritage
The history of Padul is also linked to all the cultures and civilisations that have lived in the municipality over the years.
Cultural monuments such as the Church of Santa María la Mayor, the Castle-Palace of the Counts of Padul, the Three Crosses, the Hermitage of San Sebastián or the Fountain of San Joaquín and the Washing Place of Santa Ana (known as the fountain of the 5 spouts) are places that still remain with us and remind us of the true history of Padul.
Places that deserve a visit to know the witness that our past generations have left us and enjoy monuments with a special charm.
4. Taste the gastronomy of Padul.
This pleasure for the palate could not be missing as one of the most recommended trends to discover Padul in its entirety.
The gastronomy of Padul is also linked to the culture of the municipality, as many recipes have been passed down from generation to generation until the present day. The bars and restaurants of Padul take advantage of the most typical recipes to offer their guests dishes with a 100% Padul flavour.
Fried eggs with "espichás" is known as the typical breakfast of Padul for being the most typical breakfast of past generations. A breakfast that, although no longer eaten daily, is preserved and on special dates is enjoyed by many Paduleños, Paduleñas and visitors. Undoubtedly, the best way to start the day and recharge all your energy to discover every corner of Padul.
Another of Padul's most typical products are its sweets. Around Easter or Christmas, the streets of Padul are filled with an delicious smell. The aniseed, wine or egg doughnuts, a delicacy to enjoy and remember.
5. Stay in an old Arab flour mill.
Our last suggestion for discovering Padul is based on enjoying tranquillity, relaxation and exclusivity.
Al Agia Rural Accommodation is a complex of restored tourist accommodation next to an old flour mill. The conservation of its primitive materials, such as the Arabic tiles, the whitewashed walls, the terracotta floor, the old furniture and even the still functioning mill, has meant that the history of the place still remains as an added charm.
Each of its 3 houses are ideal for 4 people each.
In addition to its cosy dwellings, the complex has enormous gardens and green areas. As it is a hydraulically operated flour mill, water becomes the protagonist of the space. Rivers, fountains and springs surround the whole complex, giving a feeling of freshness and relaxation.
Enter its website, discover its surroundings, book in the easiest and cheapest way and just worry about enjoying yourself.
www.alojamientosruralesalagia.com
Here we show you only 5 trends to visit Padul, but we assure you that there are many more.
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