Siurana is tiny but amazing. It is such a unique and beautiful place and while there we began planning our next visit. Siurana has a rich history - legend tells of an ancient city that was considered to be "unconquerable" due to its situation on the top of a mountain. However, this proved to be false as the town found itself under siege. As the legend goes, the Queen residing in this tiny town made the desperate decision to take her own life instead of watching her town be taken by the opposing force, in this story - the Christian Army - so she mounted her white horse and rode it off the cliff. Some people believe they can still see the imprint of the horse's hoof as he hesitated before leaping over the edge.
While visiting Siurana, we met a wonderful, elderly man. We told him upfront that we didn't speak or understand Spanish, and he did not speak English, but that didn't stop him from talking, and talking, and talking to us. We have no idea what he said, but whatever it was he was throughly enjoying his side of the conversation. We noticed him early in our visit, sitting on his cushion that he would carry around from spot to spot. In a town of only about 40 inhabitants I'm sure the visitors are a welcome entertainment. Perhaps he will still be there when we visit again and he can share more of his stories.
On our next visit we hope to spend a few nights in this town with day trips to visit wineries. This region definitely proved itself as a place to spend more time - hopefully sooner than later!
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