Socovos

Both within its street layout and in its surroundings, Socovos possesses suggestive points of interest for the visitor. It does not matter if you are looking for art, history, landscapes, or sports, as all of this can be found in this wonderful place. Regarding the monumental and historical legacy, its castle stands out, currently in ruins, but from which the walls are still preserved. Its origin is Arabic and from the 12th century, although it subsequently underwent modifications during the reign of Philip II, carried out by the master Nicolás de Ledesma.

Next to the remains of the Almohad fortress stands the Old Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. The construction of this temple was completed in the 16th century, after King Philip II granted permission. The tower is of later construction, dated in 1657. Inside the temple, we find a Plateresque pulpit from the 16th century.

The surroundings of Socovos are filled with beautiful and interesting places to enjoy a good walk, such as the Calar area, the Cañada de Buendía, the Hermitage of Saints Philip and James, or the points of archaeological interest. Among the latter, the following stand out: Solana del Molinico, Peña Bermeja, Peña de Santa Bárbara, and Cerro del Pardo or Cerrabú. Additionally, Socovos has within its territory part of the Cenajo Reservoir, a place especially suitable for practicing water sports such as windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, or fishing.

There is a diversity of species, primarily small game. Within this category, we find the common rabbit and the common partridge, which we describe below.

Common rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus):

Its length is 30 to 45 cm. Its weight is 1.5 to 2 kg. It presents a general grayish-brown coloring for the entire body, except for the ventral area, which is light.

Its tail is short and has a white underside. The long ears do not exceed the snout when extended forward, and the hind limbs are highly developed. It inhabits all types of forests that have large cultivated areas, pastures, meadows, etc.

It digs its own underground shelters, which can reach great depth. It feeds on all types of vegetable matter, such as grasses, tender shoots, roots, and tree bark, as well as its own excrement.

Common partridge (Alectoris rufa):

A gallinaceous bird with brown plumage, white throat, breast spotted with black on the upper part and bluish on the lower part, red beak and legs.

Length of 32 to 34 centimeters. It is cunning, agile, and distrustful. Fast in flight, it runs at great speed. It feeds on insects, tender shoots, grain, etc.

They nest on the ground among the bushes. They lay 10 to 20 eggs. Its habitat is very varied; it prefers open fields with cereal crops, scrubland, and open woodland. It also appears in high mountains. Very common throughout the province.

• Carnivals: From February 9th to 16th
• Pilgrimage of Saints Philip and James: From May 1st to 3rd
• Festivities of Our Lady of the Assumption: From August 5th to 11th
• Tazona Festivities: From August 23rd to 28th