Cordobilla de Lácara Among Reservoirs and Cultural Heritage

In Cordobilla de Lácara, a circular hiking route leads to the ruins of Castillo de Castellanos, through a cork oak forest, past the pilgrimage chapel and along part of the Embalse de Horno Tejero reservoir.

Water and Nature

Along with the Embalse de Boquerón, the Embalse de Horno Tejero is one of two small reservoirs near Cordobilla de Lácara on the Lácara watercourse.

Horno Tejero is considered an area where, among other species, Eurasian griffon vultures, Egyptian vultures, Spanish imperial eagles, peregrine falcons and eagle owls are regularly found.

For planning purposes, the waterscape, birdlife and hiking can be considered as separate topics without combining them into a single activity.

Culture and History

The parish church of San Pedro Apóstol is a small single-nave church with a square, vaulted chancel and dates back to the 15th century.

It contains an archaic-looking sculpture of John the Baptist, dated to the 16th century.

The movable cultural assets of the parish church of San Pedro Apóstol in Cordobilla de Lácara have been classified as being of historic and artistic interest.

Castillo de Castellanos, also known as Castillo Mohedano or Castillo de Moheda, is associated with the village of Cordobilla de Lácara.

It is located 5 km north of Cordobilla de Lácara; a visit is planned.

The Pozo del camino del Chorrero is one of Cordobilla de Lácara’s traditional points of interest.

You can focus your days on a route, individual buildings or specific dates, and compare these aspects separately.

Pilgrimage and Dates

The pilgrimage chapel dedicated to Saints Justus and Pastor, locally known as “Los Santitos”, is situated in an unspoilt landscape.

On the first Sunday in May, the chapel is the venue for a pilgrimage; the Romería de Los Santitos takes place on that day on the private El Cuadrado-El Santo estate.

Prior permission from the owners is required to access this private estate.

During the Romería de Los Santitos, pilgrims attend Mass in the pilgrimage chapel; families traditionally gather beneath holm oaks in groups known as “ranchos”.

The patron saint festivities of Los Santitos are associated with 6 and 7 August.

Regional Product

The El Lácara cooperative produces cold-extracted organic extra virgin olive oil as a single-variety oil made from the Verdial de Badajoz olive variety.

When comparing a holiday apartment in Cordobilla de Lácara, you can first compare travel dates, room category and cancellation policies on the offer pages. The practical selection remains separate from the question of whether water, nature, culture or traditions should be the focus of your trip.

More destination pages: Orellana La Vieja, Talarrubias, Fuentes De León, Quintana De La Serena, Villar Del Rey, Campanario, Jerez De Los Caballeros, Salvaleón.

Traditions

In the Lácara region, a huge fire is lit on Christmas Eve; the fuel is piled up over several weeks.

For the higher-level travel overview: Badajoz.