The Ranchos of Doñana Route is a journey through the popular architecture of Andalusia. This route takes you through small villages of shanties or "ranchos" within Doñana National Park. Most of the houses that were once used for living are now abandoned and in ruins.
The ranchos of Doñana have a rectangular base and are built using a pine frame onto which a fine rush siding is fitted serving as a wall or “alberca”. The roof is double pitched and covered with heather. The typical house is made up of two shanties: one for the kitchen and living room, and another for the bedrooms. A third shanty may exist for animals. The whole ensemble is enclosed by a heather hedge.
Example of abandoned villa: https://maps.app.goo.gl/H4CEkm78QwyiZBQ17
The Ranchos of Doñana Route takes you through the picturesque villages within Doñana National Park. Along the way, you'll see traditional architecture and learn about the history and culture of the region. The route is part of the popular architecture tours in Andalusia and is a must-see for anyone interested in history, culture or architecture.
The route begins in Matalascañas in the “los Palos” area and runs entirely along the virgin beach of Doñana (Doñana National Park) until it reaches “Punta de Malandar” at the mouth of the Guadalquivir River. From there, a barge crosses the mouth to reach the town of Sanlucar de Barrameda.
As you travel along the route, you'll see small villages of shanties or "ranchos" where families used to live. These ranchos are actually integrated into the marshland ecosystem and hold great historic, anthropological and cultural value.
This route takes you through small villages within Doñana National Park where you'll see traditional architecture and learn about the history and culture of the region. You might be interested in getting to any of the areas offering excursions by horse in Doñana.
Horse excursions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/K7ii8eEJPPKUNzri7
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