Heritage in Linares de Mora

The historic centre of Linares de Mora is recognised as a historic-artistic ensemble and as a Bien de Interés Cultural. When visiting the historic centre, it is worth paying particular attention to the Iglesia de la Inmaculada and its bell tower. The castle offers another point of reference in time: its present-day structure dates from the 13th century. The heritage designations apply to the historic centre, while the date refers to the castle’s present-day structure.

Hiking trails and landmarks

The PR-TE 29 is catalogued and listed by the Government of Aragón as a Sendero Turístico de Aragón. This circular hiking trail reaches Linares de Mora, then continues to Pino El Escobón and on to El Molinete. The riverside trail starts at Ermita del Loreto, runs via Cueva Mona to Fuente del Bartolo, and is three kilometres long. This is the total distance for the return journey. Before the turn-off to the cave, the trail crosses an old iron bridge. At Fuente del Bartolo, there is a small fenced picnic area with tables and chairs. If you plan to stop there, check the condition of the facilities before your visit.

The difference is clear when choosing a type of hike: the PR-TE 29 is a circular route with several named destinations, while the riverside trail has a stated total distance for the return journey. This lets you compare a circular hike with a route whose out-and-back distance is specified when planning.

Cueva Mona via ferrata

The Cueva Mona via ferrata is graded K2 for difficulty. It is 87 metres long, has four sections and climbs 40 metres in elevation. Its features include an approximately 15-metre-long Tibetan bridge. There is also the option to descend through the cave on a 15-metre-long free-hanging rope. The descent is optional. When planning, it helps to distinguish between the measurements: 87 metres is the length of the via ferrata, 40 metres is the elevation gain, and the two 15-metre measurements refer to the bridge and the descent route.

Jota de Santa Ana and La Rogativa

The recurring traditions also fall on different dates in the calendar. Every year on 25 July, the feast day of Saint James, the local Jota group and the town’s music band perform the traditional Jota de Santa Ana dance. La Rogativa takes place on the second Monday in May: the residents of Linares de Mora walk to the shrine of the Virgen de la Vega in Alcalá de la Selva. The traditions differ both in month and in form: one is a dance performance in the town, while the other is a pilgrimage to a named shrine. If you would like to plan your trip around either tradition, take the relevant date into account when planning.

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