Ferreras de Arriba between Sierra, Mills and Traditions

Ferreras de Arriba lies in the central area of the Sierra de la Culebra, which is considered a protected natural area. Numerous mills are powered by the water of the stream that flows through the town centre.

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History and architectural heritage

In Ferreras de Arriba, remains of Celtic dwellings have been preserved, as have remains of an ancient Roman road. In the municipality of Ferreras de Arriba and its surroundings, there are examples of vernacular architecture featuring earth construction and slate. Ferreras de Arriba’s cultural heritage resources include the Monumento al Labrador, made of bronze-coloured iron. The Ermita del Cristo de Las Aguas dates from the 20th century, while the Iglesia de la Asunción features a Baroque altarpiece.

You can consider archaeological traces, rural architectural forms and individual buildings as distinct cultural highlights.

Traditions and festivals

La Filandorra is a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages that is also widespread in other places in the Aliste and Sanabria areas. At La Filandorra in Ferreras de Arriba, four figures appear in two groups: the Guapos (el Galán and la Madama, a man dressed as a woman) and the Feos (la Filandorra and el Diablo). In Ferreras de Arriba, La Filandorra is associated with 26 December.

The festival of San Blas is associated with the first week of February. The festivals of the Virgen de Asunción and San Roque are associated with 14, 15 and 16 August. When planning your trip, you can treat the different dates as separate seasonal highlights.

Visiting and other town pages

An appointment must be arranged with the town hall to visit Los Corralones – Centro de Interpretación de la Vida Pastoril. The Ermita del Cristo de las Aguas offers a place to rest with panoramic views of Ferreras de Arriba.

Other town pages: Malillos, Losacio, Linarejos, Ceadea, Villarrín De Campos, Ricobayo, Muga De Sayago, Fornillos De Fermoselle

Nature and trails

The Camino de los Castaños can be reached via the Ferreras de Arriba exit from the N-631. It runs among pine and chestnut trees on the slopes of La Culebra. On the Sendero de los Castros Castillán y Valdemera, the Castro del Castillán is the first stop on the route; the trail continues to the Castro de Valdemera. When planning your trip, you can treat the route through the pine and chestnut trees, the route with its castros and autumn as separate highlights. Ferreras de Arriba and its surroundings are considered suitable for hiking in autumn.

For the higher-level travel overview: Zamora.