Anero: architectural history and a hiking route

The almost square Torre de Rigada and the late Gothic Iglesia de San Félix give Anero a distinct architectural focus. A hiking route complements these cultural sites with stops in Anero, Hoz de Anero and their outlying districts; one section passes through native woodland. When comparing hotels in Anero, the buildings and route can serve as a starting point for planning your own trip.

Torre de Rigada: design and condition

The present-day Torre de Rigada probably dates from the mid-17th century. Its ground plan is almost square, and the tower has four storeys. On the west façade, a double round arch leads to an entrance porch. Despite its tower-like design, the Torre has no actual defensive features. It is in a state of complete disrepair; check its condition again before visiting.

Iglesia de San Félix: construction phases and fittings

In the municipality of Ribamontán al Monte, San Félix de Anero is one example of late Gothic religious architecture. The Iglesia de San Félix in Anero has a single-nave church with three bays, a transept with side chapels, a rectangular apse and a high choir at the west end. The layout makes the transition from nave to transept and choir easy to follow.

The oldest part is the transept, with Gothic pillars dating from the second half of the 15th century. The main altar is in the Counter-Reformation style and dates to around 1630; construction of the Chapel of Santa Teresa began in 1640. The altar therefore dates from approximately a decade before work on the chapel began. If you can access the chapel, you will find an aedicule there, crowned by the coat of arms of the Rigada family.

Hiking route with named stops

The hiking route “The villages of Ribamontán al Monte: Anero, Hoz de Anero and their outlying districts” passes through Anero, Hoz de Anero and their outlying districts. After 1 km, it reaches the Ermita de San Roque; after 2.1 km, the Iglesia de San Félix in Anero. At 4.6 km, the route reaches the Ermita de la Magdalena in Anero; a visit there is planned from the outside. Along the described route, San Félix is therefore between the two hermitages. One section is surrounded by native woodland, providing a scenic contrast to the churches and chapels.

Bus route and planning your visit

The regional bus route K4825 is called “Solares–Hoz de Anero”. On the route between Hoz de Anero and Solares, the stops in Anero are Barrio Mortera El Cruce, Barrio Estradas Ermita, Barrio Estradas, Alto de Hoz and Gasolinera Los Arcos. Check the current timetable before travelling.

Anero’s calendar lists Nuestra Señora de las Nieves on 5 August. The programme and specific activities may vary; check before travelling whether the event is taking place in your travel year.

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