Discover Pardilla: Parish Church, History and Historic Trails

Pardilla lies on the southern edge of the province of Burgos, amid ochre-coloured landscapes that rise in steps through the Riaza basin towards the rugged Somosierra Pass. The parish church, dedicated to the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, stands on a hill.

Culture and History

The church has a two-storey Gothic-style belfry and a rectangular apse. Inside, large Neoclassical arcades divide the three naves; the plaster vaults are smooth and executed in the encamonado technique. Features include a Romanesque baptismal font with large mouldings and a Baroque Solomonic high altar depicting Saint John the Baptist, as well as Saint Peter and Saint Paul.

The parish church preserves a structural element from the 13th century; the rest of the building dates from the 16th and 17th centuries. Pardilla has at least six Bronze Age settlements. The history of the village probably began in the second half of the 11th century; the first documentary mention dates from 1130, when the place was still called Pardilla. Pardilla belonged to the Montejo de la Vega de la Serrezuela community and was granted villa status in 1655. On 2 July, Pardilla celebrates the festival in honour of Saint Isabel.

Wine

Bodegas Rojo is a family winery in Pardilla (Burgos). It was founded in 2001 by José María Rojo Ortega and his family.

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Landscape and Trails

The Arroyo de Pardilla runs through the municipality of Pardilla and is a tributary of the Río Riaza. The trail follows the Cañada Real de Merinas, a historic transhumance route used by herders travelling between the summer pastures in the Sierra de la Demanda and the wintering grounds in Extremadura. The cultural sites and the trail therefore emphasise different aspects: those interested in architectural forms and local history will view Pardilla differently from those who focus on the landscape, elevation changes and the route’s historical use.

The trail climbs to Cerro de la Mojonera at an elevation of 1,010 m; from there, it offers views over the southernmost part of the Ribera del Duero and the Serrezuela de Pradales, which belongs to the province of Segovia. It begins in Pardilla and heads south across the former Madrid–Irún national road, which is now free of traffic.

Other Places

You can access other places here: Cavia, Santa Gadea Del Cid, Medianas, Tardajos, Villanueva De Carazo, Villafría, Crespos, Remolino.

Geographical Location

The A-1 motorway crosses the municipality of Pardilla; the BU-202 regional road connects Pardilla with Fuentenebro to the southwest. Pardilla is served by Bibliobus route 3, which travels to Milagros and Fuentenebro.

For the higher-level travel overview: Burgos.