Discover Gumiel De Mercado: Culture, Wine and Trails

The area around Cerro del Castillo is home to the traditional wine-cellar district of Gumiel del Mercado. The traditional wine cellars and presses form a significant and extensive ensemble there: a total of 106 wine cellars and 69 presses have been documented and catalogued. Beneath the ground, a network of wine cellars approximately 3 kilometres long extends throughout the area. The landscape value of this area is intended to be preserved.

Culture and History

The Church of Santa María la Mayor is a 15th-century Gothic church with three naves. The church’s main altar dates from the late 17th century and includes paintings by Bartolomé Pérez de la Dehesa. A local legend recounts that, during their retreat from central Spain in the final days of May 1813, French soldiers attempted to steal the image of Santa María la Mayor. They left it behind after their carriage became stuck while crossing the river.

The tower of the Church of San Pedro Apóstol is fitted with machicolations, dates from the first third of the 15th century and is considered one of the finest examples of the fortification of a late-medieval church. A cross is carved into one of the battlements; it forms part of the coat of arms of Juan Sánchez as well as the coat of arms of the municipal council of Gumiel del Mercado. Part of the wall and two gates remain from the former town wall of Gumiel del Mercado.

The sacred buildings, the local legend and the surviving wall remains offer different focal points for discovering the history of the town, without limiting the experience to a single building.

Nature and Trails

The official circular route Ruta del Viso, designated PRC-BU 24, begins and ends in Gumiel del Mercado. It is 11.8 kilometres long, involves 300 metres of ascent and takes approximately 3 hours. Around the Páramo de El Viso, the Ruta del Viso passes through pine forests and vineyards.

The starting point of the Ruta del Viso in Gumiel del Mercado can be reached from Aranda de Duero via the BU-P-1102; Aranda de Duero is 14 kilometres away. For planning the day, the length, ascent and approximate duration can be considered separately and compared with your own available time.

When comparing a holiday apartment in Gumiel del Mercado, you can first compare the travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the respective offer pages. This information helps you assess accommodation for your own travel period and planned type of stay.

Other Town Pages

Other town pages: Arenillas de Villadiego, Peñaranda de Duero, Nava De Roa, Montejo De San Miguel, Melgar de Fernamental, Quintanilla Vivar, Pancorbo and Frías.

Wine and Local Tradition

The “Cata de Vinos tradicionales elaborados en Gumiel de Mercado” is still scheduled to take place annually in Gumiel del Mercado.

For the higher-level travel overview: Burgos.