Yecla De Yeltes: Castro, Dehesas and Duero Views

Yecla De Yeltes takes you to a landscape where the ancient Castro de Yecla la Vieja site lies in the vicinity of Yecla de Yeltes, on rocky terrain at the confluence of the Huebra River and the Varlaña stream. The Castro de Yecla de Yeltes was inhabited by the Vettones around 500 BC and remained in use during the Roman period. Archaeology, the river landscape and the trails offer different focuses that you can consider separately when planning your days.

When comparing a holiday apartment in Yecla De Yeltes, you can check the travel period, room category and cancellation conditions side by side on the booking pages. Which of these details is important depends on your personal travel plans and the desired focus between culture, trails and landscape.

Culture and History

Castro El Castillo is surrounded by a thick granite wall enclosing an area of approximately five hectares. Within the fortified site of Yecla la Vieja lies the Ermita de la Virgen del Castillo; it may have late Romanesque origins. The Museo del Castro de Yecla la Vieja offers a journey through time from the 5th century BC to the Middle Ages.

In the vicinity of Yecla de Yeltes, on the town's Plaza Mayor, is the Aula Arqueológica de Yecla de Yeltes; it houses a model of the Castro site as well as explanatory drawings and photographs. Those who want to explore culture not only through dates but also through forms and places can distinguish between the fortified site and the museum presentation.

Trails and Landscape

The Circuito de Yecla de Yeltes circular route begins in the town of Yecla de Yeltes. The circular route also begins at the Ermita de Santiago Apóstol; the chapel was built on a late Romanesque cemetery.

The Camino de los Vados del Río Huebra trail passes stone walls, dozens of chozos, lagoons and ponds, as well as mills and river crossings with footbridges or rows of large stones.

Along the Camino de los Vados del Río Huebra, the dehesas occupy a large part of the landscape, include holm oaks and Pyrenean oaks, and provide a habitat for several bird species. When planning, the two types of trail can be viewed as different focuses for a day.

Other Places

You can access other places via the following pages: Encinas De Abajo, Puerto De Béjar, San Pelayo De Guareña, Gallegos de Solmirón, Villares De Yeltes, Traguntía, Cereceda De La Sierra and Sobradillo.

Regional Surroundings

In the wider region surrounding Yecla de Yeltes is the Picão do Castelo hill. The Cabeço da Raposa hill is also located in the wider region surrounding Yecla de Yeltes. The ruins of Castillo de la Arbona are likewise located in the wider region surrounding Yecla de Yeltes.

A few kilometres from Yecla de Yeltes, you can take in views of the Duero along its course through the Arribes del Duero Nature Park from various routes and at several viewpoints.

To the main travel overview: Salamanca.