This city, with its deep textile tradition, rises as if it were a watchtower crowning a rocky sea wall protected by the river Cuerpo de Hombre. The frequently snowy hillsides of the Sierra de Béjar are a perfect backdrop against which the old Arab wall stands out. One venturous night the Men of Moss crossed over it in their desire to reconquer the main square. Its urban layout still shows characteristics of an old village which can be seen along the walk toward the Palace of the dukes of Béjar and toward the wall of the west. Along the walk you may choose to stop in front of interesting romanic churches, the City council, San Francisco's old convent or in the museum of the sculptor Mateo Hernández. And if you want to enjoy a good meal, try the calderillo bejarano that will give you renewed strength before undertaking a walk through El Castañar or the Renaissance garden of the Forest. After the urban adventure you may choose to travel through the snowy summits of the Covatilla ski resort, as a magnificent way to top off the visit.