Requijada: Discover the Church, Rivers and Trails

The Iglesia-Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Las Vegas was built in the 12th century as a basilica church with three wooden-roofed naves. The church contains Renaissance paintings from the 16th century. The entrance portico consists of seven round arches; beneath the entrance portico is a mausoleum with mosaic remains. In the southwestern corner of the southern nave, a baptismal font for immersion can be seen.

Culture and History

The Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción was built at the beginning of the 20th century over an older hermitage that already existed.

The restored Fragua de Requijada forge preserves bellows, an anvil and a well. Requijada’s Potro de herrar stands on Calle Fuente beside the forge. The Fuente-lavadero de las Eras Viejas in Requijada is a vaulted spring with a washhouse.

Landscape

The Río Cega lies on the opposite side of the Iglesia-Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Las Vegas. Remains of a Roman villa are located beside the Río Cega near the church of Requijada. The Río Sordillo flows through Requijada. The Olma Vieja stands next to the Iglesia-Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Las Vegas.

Trails and Events

The local Virgen de las Vegas festival takes place on the first weekend of September in the Requijada district. As part of the Virgen de las Vegas tradition, a procession takes place on 6 September from the church to the hermitage. Teatro activo offers theatrical performances in nature in Requijada. Teatro activo uses a former public rural school that was reopened for cultural purposes.

The Ruta de Tierra de Pedraza is a 25 km circular route that includes Requijada. It has a moderate level of difficulty and can be walked year-round. A documented route reaches the Requijada district at kilometre 6. For planning purposes, the two details can be read separately: the circular route states the total length, while the documented route indicates the kilometre at which Requijada is reached. For your planning, you can give cultural sites, landscape features and the route different priorities.

Geographical Context

The Castle of Turégano lies in the wider regional surroundings of Requijada. The peaks of Nevera, Peñacabra, Navahonda and La Flecha are located in the wider regional surroundings of Requijada. The Fundación Centro Nacional del Vidrio is also located in this wider regional area. The Palacio Real La Granja de San Ildefonso is located there as well. The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Esteban Vicente is likewise situated in the wider regional surroundings of Requijada.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Requijada, travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions can be considered separately from the details of the location. This keeps the accommodation decision open while the church architecture, river landscape, cultural events and trails remain in view as distinct topics for planning your own trip.

For the main travel overview: Pedraza.