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Its location is privileged: in the middle of the “Cid’s Route”, in a beautiful and quiet area close to major tourist centers like Sigüenza and Atienza, both medieval cities of indisputable historical and architectural interest; Jadraque, famous for its castle and exquisite cuisine; natural places as the Dulce river´s canyon, Alto Tajo and the wonderful route of “black architecture”.

Bujalaro

Bujalaro is a small and quiet village in the province of Guadalajara, at the foot of the plateau of the Alcarria and on the banks of the Henares river. The village is at 852 m. over the sea level and covers an area of 22.3 km2.

In its township runs the historic-cultural and tourism route "Camino del Cid", after leaving Matillas in Jadraque direction.

Bujalaro has a wide variety of natural landscapes among the Vega, Monte and Alcarria: groves, orchards, low montains and miles of multicolored undulating terrain. A nearby mountain chairs the village. This mountain can be seen from the windows of La Bodega del Abuelo. Above the mountain, the Alcarria plateau begins, a vast plain of crops and thickets. The Henares river also leaves its mark on the plain of Bujalaro.

Historically, after the reconquest in the 12th century, the village was a part of Atienza’s land. In the 15th century, it became part of Jadraque’s Common Land and Villa, in whose jurisdiction it remained for several centuries. In 1434, King Juan II donated Bujalaro, along with Jadraque and many other villages in the region, to Don Gomez Carrillo, his courtier. His son, Alfonso Carrillo de Acuña, mischanged all this territory with Cardinal D. Pedro Gonzalez de Mendoza, who emerged as the Lord of Jadraque and its land, and raised the castle called "El Cid". Three generations later, through marriages, it went to the Duke of Infantado, in whose property continued until the 19th century, when lordships were abolished.

- The village

The Parish Church of St. Anton is Bujalaro’s main architectural monument. It was built in the first half of the 16th century. In its north wall is the front of the “ingreso”, valuable Plateresque style specimen, built by the same team that at that time was working in the cathedral of Sigüenza. One of its members must be the author of this magnificent front (Alonso de Covarrubias, Nicolás de Durango, Francisco de Baeza,...). The church has a single nave, and the altar’s style is popular Baroque, made in 1753, containing a carving of St. Anthony. The coffered ceiling of the church is wooden, with very interesting Mudejar work in its extensión, made in the 16th century.

The patron saint’s chapel is located at one side of the town square.

Also interesting are the fountain and the town square. Although recently built, they are made with very good stone.

The services that Bujalaro offers to the visitors are mainly in its two bars: “Bar Moreno” and “Bar María Jesús”. Both have also a shop, where you can buy all sorts of essential goods.

The village also has a park and a pelota court, which is also used to play indoor football and basketball. At the entrance to Bujalaro (coming from Jadraque) there is also a newly built picnic area.

- The township

In Bujalaro’s township there are remains of an ancient town that was named Henarejos. It had it’s own entity and a small church in medieval times. This spot is one of the most beautiful in Bujalaro, placed at the foot of the Alcarria plateau, consisting of oaks, streams and farmland.

Very close to the village we can found remains of an important prehistoric site located midway between the mountain and the river. There is also a lovely cave, located on a steep slope near the banks of Henares river, called “Nublares” (name used by a distinguished local journalist to entitle an excellent novel).

Crossing Bujalaro's township east-west passes an important glen used time ago for the transportation of transhumance livestock, preserved for centuries.

Another attraction of Bujalaro are also numerous springs scattered throughout the term (Narejos, Tejar, Zancajo, Puerco, Monte, Fuente Rey, Fuentecilla,...). We also note the source of La Tobilla. Although this source is not in Bujalaro’s township, it is very close, and the route to reach it (across the mount and part of the valley near Alcarria to another valley) and the source itself are a very beautiful scenery.

Prices + contact

Apartamentos rurales “La Bodega del Abuelo”
Camino Real, 17
19247 – Bujalaro (Guadalajara)

Telephone numbers: 949891156 / 649337793

E-mail: la_bodega_del_abuelo2001@yahoo.es

Web: www.labodegadelabuelo.com

Prices:

- 2 people apartment(Espliego, Tomillo y Romero: 70 €

- 4 people apartment(Manzanilla): 80 €

- Extra bed: 10 €

Prices per night (VAT included. Minimum booking: 2 nights)