Martín Muñoz De Las Posadas: El Greco, Lagoons and Trails

The parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Martín Muñoz De Las Posadas houses its greatest historical and artistic treasure: “El Calvario”, a painting by El Greco. The church building dates from the 16th century and was erected over an earlier structure from the 13th century. Old buildings stand around the representative Plaza Mayor, which is partly lined with arcades. When visiting Martín Muñoz De Las Posadas, you can view a restored sundial.

Culture and History

The Palacio del Cardenal Espinosa is a 16th-century palace and Renaissance building designed by the architect Gaspar de la Vega and commissioned by Cardinal Diego de Espinosa. Its courtyard features arches supported by Tuscan columns. The palace is connected with the El Escorial monastery. The cultural event “Patio de Arte: El Cardenal Espinosa y la Pintura de su Tiempo” takes place at the Palacio Cardenal Espinosa.

The weekend route “Por caminos del Mudéjar” through the province of Segovia includes the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción y San Sebastián and the Palacio Cardenal Espinosa in Martín Muñoz de las Posadas.

For a holiday apartment in Martín Muñoz De Las Posadas, you can compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation policies on the respective offer page. These three fields help you consider offer details separately from the town’s specific cultural, natural and trail-related topics.

Nature and Trails

Los Lavajos consists of the two lagoons Lavajo Grande and Lavajo Chico. During periods of snow and abundant rainfall, they collect water; their surroundings are home to a diverse bird population and are partly bordered by the pine forests of Las Dehesillas. From the town centre, Los Lavajos can be reached on foot in approximately 40 minutes via the Colada de la Calzadilla trail or the Las Dehesillas trail.

Las Balsas is a group of ponds beside the Pinar de Acacio pine forest; these include Balsa del Horno, Balsa de la Fragua, Balsa de la Plaza and Balsa del Camino. A diverse bird population can be observed there, and spring is recommended for the walk to the ponds.

The “El Naranjo” bridge crosses the Voltoya River in the La Irvienza area within the municipality of Martín Muñoz de las Posadas and is a destination for hiking and cycling routes.

Routes and Dates

A trail leads from the Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza along the Voltoya to the Puente del Antiguo Molino. The return route then runs along the opposite bank, crossing the dam and a road bridge, back to the chapel. One recommended hiking route leads from El Navego via Fresneda and the “El Naranjo” bridge along the Voltoya River to the “El Soto” bridge, then returns on the trail beside La Dehesa.

A circular route of approximately 7.5 kilometres, marked on 11 November 2012, starts and ends at the Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza in the El Navego area of Martín Muñoz de las Posadas. Different trail lengths, routes and activity types can be considered separately for your own planning.

The Feria del Tomate de Martín Muñoz de las Posadas is scheduled for 22 August.

Other Places

Matabuena, Brieva, Bernardos, Santo Domingo de Pirón, Valdevarnés, Tolocirio, Torreiglesias, Aldealengua De Santa María

For the higher-level travel overview: Segovia.