La Tercia lies on flat terrain at the foot of the Sierra de Columbares and the Sierra de Villares. Two distinctly different themes are worth considering when choosing where to stay: guided walks with birds and golf. First, consider whether you are more interested in the activities offered by the Asociación de Vuelo Libre La Tercia or those of the United Golf Resorts La Tercia golf club.
Guided Walks and Bird Conservation
The Asociación de Vuelo Libre La Tercia organises guided daytime walks with a free-flying bird, as well as guided night walks without a bird. When comparing the activities, the time of day and whether a bird accompanies the walk are the key differences. Check the dates of your preferred walk before travelling.
The Asociación’s work also includes bird conservation: it runs a centre that takes in and cares for wild birds that are injured, in need of help or abandoned. The Asociación also offers educational tours and talks about birds, both at its centre and in schools. This means that, in addition to guided walks, there are also opportunities to learn about conservation and gain knowledge. If you are particularly interested in birds, you can consider these different activities separately when planning.
Golf in La Tercia
The United Golf Resorts La Tercia golf club was founded in 2008; the course was designed by José Gancedo. Facilities include a water-based practice area, a putting green, and areas for chipping and bunker practice. There is also a clubhouse, a cafeteria and a golf school. The facilities listed therefore include both practice options and club amenities. If golf is to be a focus of your trip, these details may influence your choice of where to stay.
Before visiting, check which activities are actually available, as operating conditions can change. It is also helpful to treat golf as a separate option alongside the guided walks when planning your trip, rather than assuming the two activities are part of a combined programme.
Festivals and Rural Heritage in Gea y Truyols
Various traditions are part of the annual calendar in Gea y Truyols. Holy Week includes a procession on Maundy Thursday. The San Isidro festival features an outdoor activity and invitations to arroz con conejo or migas. The patron saint festival of the Virgen del Carmen is celebrated for two weeks in July and includes numerous events. Its closing events include a parade of floats, a Mass, a floral offering, a procession and a fireworks display. If you would like to plan your trip around one of these festivals, check the specific event dates for the relevant year.
Gea y Truyols’ architectural and agricultural history is also tangible. Torre Molina is located on the road from Gea y Truyols to Los MartÃnez del Puerto and was built in the 19th century by the family of the Marquis of Molins. In various parts of the area, you can see manor houses belonging to former agricultural estates, as well as remains of old cisterns and grain mills. A large cistern outside the village is rectangular, with a vaulted roof and two settling basins; its surroundings are part of a landscape area.
Agriculture in Gea y Truyols is characterised by dryland farming and olive, almond and carob trees; citrus fruits, especially lemons, have also been introduced. The landscape described there includes Mediterranean xerophytic scrubland, extensive conifer stands, and paths and forest tracks at the foot of the Sierra de Columbares and El Garruchal. These details complement the festivals and historic buildings with an agricultural and landscape perspective on Gea y Truyols.
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