Holiday apartments in Fornillos de Fermoselle – Arribes del Duero Nature Park

Fornillos de Fermoselle has a significant ethnographic heritage. The pottery kilns of Fornillos de Fermoselle are a particularly important part of the town’s ethnographic and cultural heritage and gave the town its name.

Nature and landscape

Fornillos de Fermoselle is located in Arribes del Duero Nature Park. The Alcornocal de Valduyán, also known as Jebreral de Fornillos, is the densest and purest cork oak stand in Fornillos de Fermoselle, as well as the largest and best-preserved cork oak forest in the province of Zamora.

Fornillos de Fermoselle also has a lush cork oak forest. Along stage 29 of the Camino Natural, you can observe griffon vultures, Egyptian vultures and, among other birds, the rare black stork, Ciconia nigra, with binoculars. On stage 29 of the Camino Natural, you can turn off to the Los Regatos viewpoint, from which the river can be seen in its entirety.

Routes and viewpoints

Stage 30 of the Camino Natural begins in the centre of Fornillos de Fermoselle. It leaves the town via the Camino de los Arrieros, a traditional route to Pinilla de Fermoselle.

During the gentle but steady descent of stage 30 of the Camino Natural, you can enjoy views of the Portuguese bank of the Duero. The Alcornocal de Valduyán can be reached from the road between Fermoselle and Fornillos de Fermoselle via a track suitable for bicycles. The signposted Ruta Hornos de la Rieta la Encina connects Fornillos de Fermoselle with the Hornos de Rieta la Encina.

When planning your day, you can first distinguish between the types of activities and then read the individual route descriptions. Hiking, cycling, birdwatching, river views and traces of cultural history are presented as different themes. It is also possible to plan a combination of active and observational activities separately in your mind. Which combination you prefer depends on your own interests. These themes can be weighted differently depending on the daily rhythm you want.

Other places: Galende, Toro, Almeida De Sayago, Manzanal de los Infantes, Muelas del Pan, Pias, Ferreras de Arriba, Palacios De Sanabria

When considering a holiday apartment in Fornillos de Fermoselle, you can compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation policies on the respective listing page. You can then compare the information with your personal travel plans, the intended length of stay and the framework you want.

Culture and local products

On the outskirts of Fornillos de Fermoselle, the hiking trail leads to a small meadow where a mould for ploughs was once carved into a granite outcrop. The Alfar de Rieta la Encina comprises a kiln and clay pits where clay was extracted.

The residents of Fornillos de Fermoselle produce wine, jams and other local products.

For the higher-level travel overview: Zamora.