Montejo De Cebas between the Ebro, a circular trail and history

Montejo De Cebas is associated with specific local features: a path along the Ebro, an educational botanical trail, historic graves and a church with remarkable details. The various sites range from a manageable route to mountains, castles and churches in the wider regional area.

Nature

The SLC-BU 109 Sendero de Montejo de San Miguel is an easy, signposted circular hiking trail covering 4.40 kilometres, with an estimated duration of one hour. It leads to the Montejo de Cebas weir on the banks of the Ebro, runs along the Ebro and forms part of an educational botanical trail. The length and stated duration provide the route with a clear framework, while its botanical focus and course along the river add distinctive thematic elements.

The trail also passes the former Fuente de la Salud. This is a thermal-water spring and a thermal-water washing area that were connected to the former thermal baths of neighbouring Montejo de Cebas. Its former use remains apparent in the name and in its connection with the former thermal baths.

Culture

Near Montejo de Cebas lies the Tumbas de los Moros necropolis, with five graves carved into the rock. They are dated to the 8th–9th centuries. The graves are burials of adults; three are bathtub-shaped and two are anthropomorphic. Both the chronological classification and the precise distinction between the grave forms are therefore central to understanding this site.

Surroundings

The mountains of La Cotorra, El Cueto and Alto de la Mota are located around Montejo de Cevas. In the wider regional area are the Castle of Miranda de Ebro, Santamancos mountain, and the churches of Iglesia de San Juan, Iglesia de Santa María and Iglesia del Espíritu Santo. These locations clearly distinguish between the necropolis nearby, the mountains in the surrounding area and the architectural and landscape attractions farther away in the region.

When comparing holiday apartments in Montejo De Cebas, check the travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the listing pages. For choosing a location, the Ebro path, botanical trail, historic graves, churches and mountains offer different thematic focuses side by side.

Further Places

Further places: Renuncio, Barrio De Muñó, San Adrián, Miñón, San Millán de San Zadornil, Zuzones, Belorado and Hornillos Del Camino.

Architecture

The church of Montejo de Cebas is dedicated to San Millán Abad and has a single-nave body and two chapels arranged in a Latin-cross floor plan. The Renaissance portal of the Iglesia de San Millán Abad features fluted columns, a coffered arch, medallions of Saints Peter and Paul, and a niche containing a stone Virgin and Child. The tower is square and has four openings and two bells.

For the overarching travel overview: Burgos.