Don Benito Travel Guide May. 2015 | Page 13

Educational Farm This farm is located in the northern area of the town. It is a 30,000 square metre finca opposite San Isidro Industrial Park. Here the visitor is offered the opportunity to take part in experiences with the rural world and it is made to understand the relationships between the urban, rural and natural space. This farm has a beautiful botanical garden, which was recently constructed. Around the town Perfect conditions are provided around the town in order to enjoy nature: The Hermitage of Las Cruces Located in the north slope of Sierra Ortigas, it was built after the apparition of the Virgin to Bastián, a shepherd who was taking care of goats. Here we can find the Baroque altarpiece from a chapel of the Palace of Marqués de Monsatlú, as well as the statue of the Virgin by the sculptor Don Pedro Torre Isunza. The hermit’s house and a large living room are found in the same place. The festivity of the Virgin is celebrated on October 12, the date when she was seen by the shepherd.