The watchtower of Segurilla
This is a weekend, circular route, short and easy for moderate cyclists, that goes along the Talavera Lands through a line of watchtowers built by the Arabs in the 10th century.
These watchtowers, contemporaneous with those of Madrid, had to control of the Tagus Valley in the Islamic period. Starting from Talavera de la Reina, we will visit the watchtowers Segurilla, Mejorada, El Casar del Ciego and Velada, where we will spend the night. On the next day, we will pedal back to Talavera following the Tagus river Natural Trail, along its riverside banks.
This route runs through San Vicente mountains and valleys of the Tiétar and Alberche rivers, sites classified as SCI (Site of Community Importance) in the Natura 2000 network.
Day 1.- Transportation to Talavera de la Reina. Ride from Talavera to Velada (30 km), by San Vicente mountains and valleys of the Tiétar and Alberche rivers. Visits to the watchtowers of Segurilla, Mejorada, El Casar del Ciego and Velada. Lodging at Hostal Restaurante Oliver.
Day 2.- Ride from Velada to Talavera (24 km), by the Natural Trail of the Tagus. Visit to the historical center of Talavera. Transportation back home.
The watchtower of Mejorada 
El Alberche del Caudillo 
The Arab walls of Talavera de la Reina 
Guided tours
Self-guided tours
Customized routesA scholarly text by an Arabist: La taifa de Toledo en el siglo XI. Aproximación a sus límites y extensión territorial, by Bárbara Boloix Gallardo.
For reservation you should either call previously by phone to Josetxu (+34 644299532) or send us an email to info@bicicletos.org, to verify that there are still free places. We will send you a booking form and instructions for payment at that time.
Prices
(Final price may vary depending on the availability of accommodation and the update of rates of the different providers.)
Different route types are explained in General conditions.