Valencia de las Torres – Culture, Landscape and Holiday Apartment

In Valencia de las Torres stands the Casa de la Encomienda Santiaguista on Calle Fuentes; the two-storey building dates from the 17th century and has a Baroque façade. Above the richly decorated portal are a coat of arms and a distinctive roof finial.

Valencia de las Torres thus combines a distinctive townscape with landscape attractions and recurring festivals.

Culture

The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción originally dates from the 15th century and has since been extensively altered. Its Mudejar tower is made of brick and stone.

The church brings together medieval origins, later alterations and the Mudejar tower built of brick and stone.

The history surrounding Valencia de las Torres also extends beyond the townscape: Luis Zapata remained in the fortress of Valencia de la Torre near Llerena for 20 years; during this time, he wrote the “Libro de Cetrería”.

The connection with Luis Zapata broadens the perspective from local architectural history to a regional historical context.

Landscape

In the vicinity of Valencia de las Torres, the medieval bridge lies about 10 kilometres north of the town, spanning the Matachel River. It is situated in a quiet, remote landscape of exceptional natural beauty. Eight irregularly proportioned arches made of slate and quartzite slabs define the structure, which forms part of the former routes from Córdoba and Seville to Mérida.

On the outskirts of Valencia de las Torres lies the rustic Las Gallineras reservoir with brick conduits.

In the wider regional surroundings of Valencia de las Torres is the Sierra de Pinos, a mountain.

The geographical scope of the landscape around Valencia de las Torres extends from the edge of the town through the immediate surroundings to the wider regional area.

Experiences

The Ruta del Agua in Valencia de las Torres is a 4.5-kilometre, very easy circular walk lasting approximately 1.5 hours.

The carnival celebrations in Valencia de las Torres feature chirigota and costume competitions.

The patron saint’s festival of Santísimo Cristo de la Viga takes place from 13 to 16 September.

The experiences range from an easy walk to competitions and a patron saint’s festival held on fixed dates in September.

Anyone considering a holiday apartment in Valencia de las Torres will find architecture, landscapes, routes and festivals in the surrounding area; travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions are among the details relating to the stay.

Other places at the same higher administrative level are Entrerríos, Valverde De Leganés, Higuera De Llerena, Carmonita, Los Santos De Maimona, Calamonte, La Roca De La Sierra and Higuera De La Serena.

For the higher-level travel overview: Badajoz.