Villaveza del Agua: Vía de la Plata, Churches and Lagoons

The Vía de la Plata is designated as a B.I.C. in Villaveza del Agua and runs along the Cañada Real de la Plata, also known as the Cañada Real de la Vizana.

Villaveza del Agua’s route and local history are linked by various historical points of reference. When choosing a holiday apartment in Villaveza del Agua, you can compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation policies on an accommodation listing page. Culture, nature, geographical setting and the annual cycle offer different perspectives on Villaveza del Agua.

Culture

The cultural heritage of Villaveza del Agua ranges from religious architecture and an individual work of art to settlement history. The Church of San Salvador in Villaveza del Agua dates from the 17th century and has been rebuilt several times. A side chapel of the Church of San Salvador in Villaveza del Agua houses the 16th-century crucifix Cristo de los Afligidos.

Religious architecture, the crucifix and archaeological traces each provide a different focus.

Nature

In addition to the cultural information, Villaveza del Agua also offers landscape resources and a listed visitor attraction. The lagoons Lagunas de la Charca and del Semillero are among the landscape resources of Villaveza del Agua. In Villaveza del Agua, the Área Recreativa de Santa Elena is one of the visitor attractions listed for Villaveza del Agua.

Lagoons and a listed visitor attraction represent two different landscape themes.

Geographical Setting

The area around Villaveza del Agua includes destinations with different geographical connections. The Iglesia Evangélica de Filadelfia and San Juan Del Mercado, both churches, are located in the vicinity of Villaveza del Agua. Parque De La Pradera in Benavente is a park in the vicinity of Villaveza del Agua. In the wider regional surroundings of Villaveza del Agua lies the Ermita de Santa María de Velilla, a church.

The immediate vicinity and the wider regional surroundings therefore form two clearly distinct geographical levels.

Other Places

Other places: Villardiegua De La Ribera, Santa María De La Vega, Malillos, Rozas, Monfarracinos, Quintanilla Del Monte, Ribadelago, Fermoselle

Annual Cycle

Two festivals held on different dates are celebrated in Villaveza del Agua. The San Salvador festival is celebrated in Villaveza del Agua on 6 August. The Fiesta de las Ánimas is celebrated in Villaveza del Agua on the Sunday after All Saints’ Day.

6 August and the Sunday after All Saints’ Day therefore mark two different points in the calendar.

History

The history of Villaveza del Agua combines settlement traces with archaeological sites. The settlement of Santa Elena in Villaveza del Agua may date back to the 12th century. El Tesoro/Los Castillos is one of the six archaeological sites in the municipality of Villaveza del Agua proposed for official protection.

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