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Memory of flooded villages

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All year.

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3-4 hours.

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Municipalities and viewpoints in the area.

Discover the history of old villages that once formed part of daily life in the valley in a guided tour of vantage points, paths, towns and villages that surround the reservoir. Throughout this trip you will learn what life was like before the valley was flooded and how this process transformed the landscape.

Old photographs, stories and references to the land will help you to build up a picture of these villages that disappeared and what life was like for the communities who used to live there, making it possible for you to understand the reservoir not only as a space for nature, but also as a meaningful cultural landscape that acts as a custodian of the history of those who lived there.

 

  • Ideal for: Those interested in local history, heritage and landscape.
  • Difficulty: Easy. Route on easy paths.
  • Remember: This is an activity that is dependent on the weather.
  • What to take: Comfortable clothing, footwear suitable for walking, water and sun protection

 

Information and reservations

ÁLAVA MEDIEVAL
https://alavamedieval.com  | @alavamedieval

 

KALEARTE
https://www.kalearte.com  |
@kalearte_turismo_y_cultura

 

AITOR DELGADO TOURS
https://www.aitordelgado.com  |
@aitordelgadotours