In early 2025, seven extra locations joined the listing of Spain’s Most Stunning Villages, an organisation which goals to advertise small municipalities for tourism functions. Have you ever been to any of those picturesque ‘pueblos’?
For the reason that association‘s creation in 2011, 116 villages from throughout the nation have been added to the listing.
The brand new villages every have lower than 15,000 inhabitants and are recognized for his or her cultural, pure or inventive curiosity. Every of them can be dedicated accountable tourism.
The brand new ones are the listing are positioned within the areas of Aragón, Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha and Castilla y León.
Linares de Mora, Aragón
Linares de Mora, one in all many lovely villages in Aragón. Picture: Turol Jones/Wikipedia (CC BY 2.0)
The primary place on this yr’s listing is positioned within the province of Teruel in Aragón, but is barely slightly below a two hour drive from the coast at Castellón de la Plana. Set between the mountains it stands out for its whitewashed buildings that are very completely different from the opposite villages within the province.
It’s positioned alongside the previous Camino del Cid, a cultural vacationer route that crosses Spain from northwest to southeast and follows within the footprints of Cid Campeador, the well-known medieval knight of the eleventh century. The village can be an official Starlight Reserve, that means it’s one of many prime locations within the nation for stargazing.
La Fresneda, Aragón
The city corridor in La Fresneda. Picture: Fontanetalcina /Wikipedia
Additionally mendacity within the province of Teruel, La Fresneda is surrounded by lush inexperienced mountains and valleys and is neglected by grand hill topped by the stays of the previous Santa Bárbara citadel. It’s slender cobbled streets disguise architectural treasures equivalent to its triangular-shaped Plaza Mayor and its city corridor, the Encomienda palace, the 16th century convent, which has now been transformed right into a lodge.
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Jerez de Caballeros, Extremadura
Church of Santa María de la Encarnación, in Jerez de los Caballeros. Picture: Jesusccastillo/Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Positioned within the municipality of Badajoz near the border with Portugal, Jerez de Caballeros is a horny city, constructed on two hills, 500 metres above sea stage. It overlooks the River Ardila and is stuffed with picturesque medieval monuments. This old-walled whitewashed city is residence to a number of notable buildings together with the previous convent of San Agustín and the church buildings of San Bartolomé and San Miguel Arcángel. It’s significantly value visiting over Easter as its Holy Week celebrations have been declared a Competition of Nationwide Vacationer Curiosity and the city goes all out for the event.
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Llerena, Extremadura
Plaza de España, the primary sq. in Llerena. Picture: Luis Rogelio HM/Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Located within the municipality of Badajoz in Extremadura the city of Llerena has simply 5,600 inhabitants and lies simply north of Seville and the area of Andalusia. It lies on the foot of the Sierra de San Miguel Mountain vary and has a wealthy inventive and architectural heritage, significantly due to its many palaces, church buildings and convents. It’s additionally recognized for its quite a few parks and pure areas, which make it splendid for climbing and biking.
The city even earned itself the nickname of ‘Athens of Extremadura on account of the truth that it attracted a number of artists in the course of the fifteenth to seventeenth centuries and have become a cultural hub.
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Letur, Castilla-La Mancha
Sadly, Letur has been badly affected by Spain’s current damaging floods. Picture: Wikipedia/Public Area
Letur is positioned within the municipality of Albacete simply outdoors the Los Calares del Mundo y de la Sima Pure Park inside the Sierra de Segura. Set excessive on a hill overlooking the encompassing verdant panorama it’s recognized for its spectacular views and surrounding pure rivers and waterfalls. The city itself is characterised by its wealthy historical past, cobbled streets and Islamic-style structure, left over from the instances of the Moors which could be seen within the whitewashed buildings, courtyards and irrigation techniques.
The city can be recognized for its LeturAlma pageant, held every summer time, that includes live shows, workshops, exhibitions and competitions.
Poza de la Sal, Castilla y León
A panoramic view of Poza de la Sal’s primary sq.. Picture: Luiyo/Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Located within the province of Burgos, Poza del Sal lies slightly below an hour’s drive north from Burgos metropolis itself. It sits on the the foot of the Páramo de Masa and is protected by an enormous rock topped by Rojas citadel. Since pre-Roman instances it has been essential on account of its close by salt basin. In truth, its whole historical past and wealth has associated to the manufacturing of salt and guests can see its salt mines. At present it’s a small medieval city with solely round 300 inhabitants.
Berlanga de Duero, Castilla y León
The Fortress in Berlanga del Duero. Picture: Juan F. Esteban Barahona/Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Positioned within the province of Soria, it’s located round 50km southwest of town of Soria itself. House to round 850 folks, it’s listed as one in all Spain’s most lovely locations on account of each its historic structure and its imposing sixteenth century citadel which appears like one thing out of a fairytale. It’s also referred to as having probably the most lovely plaza mayors in Soria, surrounded by surrounded by previous picket pillars. It was the scene of varied battles and reconquests and nonetheless holds many secrets and techniques of the previous.
