You don't have to take a plane or go too far to unwind in a place that seems straight out of a fairy tale. Checa, in Guadalajara, is a beautiful town of bridges and stone houses built around waterfalls, with the murmur of water as a soundtrack.
What to see in Checa, Guadalajara
Checa is one of the most beautiful towns in Guadalajara. This town was built between ravines and waterfalls around the Genitoris River, so water is part of its DNA and crosses its historic center everywhere. For this reason, its whitewashed houses from the 18th century with wrought iron balconies and noble shields have waterfalls in their gardens and squares, where you can get lost enjoying the most idyllic traditional calm.
Among the iconic places to see in Checa is the beautiful church of San Juan Bautista, with a 17th century Romanesque style of masonry walls. We can also see in this town the Castro de Castil-Griegos, an Iron Age settlement in the Alto Tajo Natural Park.
Where to eat cheap and delicious in Checa, Guadalajara
Galianos are typical from here, a stir-fry of potatoes, onion and green pepper mixed with toasted bread, which is like an omelette without eggs. We can try it at Bar El Puente or La Gerencia, which version traditional food from the area in a more elegant way.
What to do around Checa, Guadalajara
Less than 10 minutes by car from Checa is Chequilla, another beautiful town in Guadalajara. It only has 13 inhabitants and its houses extend between blocks of red stones that resemble a stone city and have earned the nickname “the small Enchanted City.” Even its bullring is natural.
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