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The towns

Medieval Towns

Almazán
Almazán opens its gates to you.
Almazán's location overlooking the River Duero has given it a key role in many historical and cultural episodes and helped shape its identity.
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Valencia de Alcántara
A few kilometres from the border between Spain and Portugal, to the west of the province of Cáceres, stands Valencia de Alcántara. This ancient town is an important border stronghold, famous for its many megalithic sites.
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Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Santo Domingo de la Calzada, donde el Camino se hace ciudad
Historic town in La Rioja that grew up along the Way of St. James. Founded by Saint Dominic in the 11th century to facilitate the passage of pilgrims, it preserves an exceptional medieval heritage, highlighted by its cathedral, city walls, historic center
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Sigüenza
For so many reasons, you’ll find me in Sigüenza
Sigüenza is a medieval town surrounded by beautiful architecture and landscape in the Sierra Norte of Guadalajara. It is now one of Castilla La Mancha’s leading tourist destinations.
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Hondarribia
Three souls: the walled town, the fishing quarter and the natural surroundings
An invitation to forget time, stroll through the old quarter, and enjoy the bars and cafés and the hidden corners that tell the story of the town’s past.
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Laguardia
A well-preserved treasure
Laguardia is a medieval town in La Rioja. It was founded in the tenth century as “La Guarda de Navarra”. Its medieval walls and streets contain a wealth of churches, mansions and wine cellars.
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Marvão
Unique scenery, fashioned by man and nature
Located in the Serra de São Mamede nature park, the county of Marvão is bordered to the north by the Sever River, the natural frontier between Spain and Portugal.
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Estella-Lizarra
An authentic trip back to the Middle Ages
The town of Estella (or Lizarra) in Navarra grew up in the eleventh century to cater to pilgrim traffic on the Camino de Santiago. To this day, it remains a crossroads of cultures and an heir to a great historical and artistic heritage.
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