Vacation Rental Montaña Palentina
The richness in Oak and Beech forests, areas of excellent pastures, lichens, and mosses, ensure the quantity and quality of hunting, and the clean rivers guarantee fishing in these surroundings. It is a particularly sought-after place by nature lovers where they can book rural accommodations near nature trails such as the reservoir route, the Tejeda de Tosande, and the Ursi route. Fishing in the Carrión River offers extraordinary quality rainbow trout and native trout.
Enjoy rural tourism in Palencia. The rural house La Majada Palentina in the Palentine Mountain is an ideal point to end a stage on the Old Way of Saint James, also known as the Mountain Way, the Forgotten Way of Saint James, or the primitive Way of Saint James. In the northern area of Palencia, the La Robla train, also known as El Hullero, runs. Some visitors take the train in Guardo and end their journey in Cervera de Pisuerga, where they take the train back an hour later. Enjoy rural tourism in Palencia, a pet-friendly rural house. This rural house is part of the Montaña Palentina Turismo Vivo Association. One of the best vacation rentals in the Palentine Mountain.
Jesús Calleja Route
The Romanesque route by bicycle that we have mapped out in the north of Palencia passes through:1. The Monastery of SANTA MARÍA LA REAL in Aguilar de Campoo. A beautiful national historical and artistic monument built between the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
2. The church of SANTA JULIANA in CORVIO. It dates back to the thirteenth century, and very close to the village, there is a necropolis with tombs carved into the rock.
3. The church of SAN MARTÍN OBISPO in MATALBANIEGA. A temple from the late twelfth century. It has more than seventy pieces on the cornice depicting animals, musicians, erotic figures, and vegetation.
4. The church of VILLAVEGA DE AGUILAR. Built between the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. It is a characteristic rural church of the Palencian Romanesque style.
5. In CILLAMAYOR, there is the church of Santa María La Real, from the mid-twelfth century. Inside, there is a baptismal font with the signature of its carver: "Pedro de Cilla."
6. The church of San Andrés in MATABUENA. Construction began in the early thirteenth century.
7. The church of BUSTILLO DE SANTULLÁN stands out for the reddish color of its stone and its bell gable. It was restored in 2009.
8. The church of Santa Marina in VILLANUEVA DE LA TORRE. From the late twelfth century. This church has been opened by an adorable elderly woman, Carlina, since she was a teenager.
9. The church of SALINAS DE PISUERGA is not Romanesque but Gothic. It dates back to the sixteenth century.
10. The church of BARCENILLAS DE PISUERGA was built in three construction phases. It began in the Romanesque period, and the last renovation was completed in the nineteenth century.
11. The church of Santa Eulalia and the church of the Assumption of the Virgin, from the late twelfth century. Both are in BARRIO DE SANTA MARÍA.
12. The church of Santa Cecilia in VALLESPINOSO DE AGUILAR. From the late twelfth century. It is an example of the fusion between Romanesque and nature.
13. And the Monastery of Santa María La Real in AGUILAR DE CAMPOO. A beautiful National Historical and Artistic Monument built between the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
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Flora and fauna
Regarding the fauna, the emblematic animal species of the Palentina Mountain is undoubtedly the brown bear. A healthy population of Iberian wolves takes good care of the large herbivores in the area; the wild boar, deer, roe deer, and in higher areas, the scarce chamois. As for the vegetation, the most representative forest of the Palentina foothills in Santibañez de la Peña is the Pyrenean oak or rebollo, with the sessile oak being more scarce. Accompanying the rebollo are valuable fruit-bearing species for the fauna such as hawthorns, service trees, holm oaks, holly, and blueberry bushes. A beautiful natural environment.
Villafria Spring
Ideal for dining in the countryside for groups of families and friends. A privileged natural setting, secluded, equipped with tables and benches, a spring, shade...
Filming of Villaviciosa de al lado
In the nearby town of Tarilonte de la Peña, one of the locations for the film "Villaviciosa de al lado" was shot. A section of the narrow-gauge railway Bilbao-León passing through this village had the necessary characteristics to capture one of the most exciting scenes, the parallel chase with the train. An image among mountains, a great landscape.Palentine Mountain. Villanueva de Arriba
Romanesque Art in Northern Palencia
Palentine Romanesque. Moarves de Ojeda
Aguilar de Campoo
First of all, it should be noted that this is a Villa whose most striking feature is its usual smell of cookies.Additionally, its agri-food industry in general is now an important point in its economy.
On the other hand, with 7,200 inhabitants, it is one of the largest towns in Palencia.
It is located 97 kilometers from the capital. Furthermore, it is next to the Aguilar reservoir and also has significant examples of Romanesque architecture. Santa Maria La Real, on the other hand, houses the ROM Museum.
The church of Santa Cecilia, the Collegiate Church, and the Monastery of Santa Clara. Currently, Aguilar de Campoo is a special Villa. Hospitable and charming people will be perceived with all our senses. In this way, the smell of cookies is the town's welcome to the visitor. The food industry has been the basic pillar of Aguilar's economy for decades.
Alba de los Cardaños
A small village belonging to the Velilla del Río Carrión municipality with barely 20 inhabitants. It is possibly one of the most photographed localities in the province. The village is divided into two parts, which sometimes causes confusion about whether they are separate populations. Its location near the Camporredondo reservoir makes it a beautiful place with a charming mountain backdrop. A visit to its fantastic viewpoint is essential, making it especially obligatory to take some photos. (Photo by Sergi De Celis Ibañez)
San Pedro Neighborhood
The small town of Barrio de San Pedro is located on the left bank of the Aguilar de Campoo reservoir. It can be accessed via the road that skirts the reservoir, passing through Quintanilla de la Berzosa and Foldada. This town is part of the Montaña Palentina region and belongs to Aguilar de Campoo. Today, it is situated 10 kilometers from the biscuit-making town. This gives it the tranquility of a small village, while also being close to a larger town that offers all services.
Barruelo de Santullán
Barruelo de Santullán. With a current population of 1100 inhabitants, this village was the most populated in Palencia just a few decades ago. The disappearance of mining, the main activity in the region, caused the population to decrease significantly in just twenty years. Nowadays, its population is mostly made up of retired miners, and it is increasingly trying to become an emerging tourist destination due to its proximity to the Palencia Mountain.
Brañosera
Brañosera, whose original name was Braña osera, is above all known for being the oldest town in Spain. Belonging to the Palentina Mountain and located in the southern area of the Sierra de Hijar, it is also the first City Council established in Spain. Since the year 824 it has held the so-called puebla charter, which then included the Kingdom of Asturias. It belongs to the Camino de Santiago del Norte and is included in the Besaya Route. Located 118 kilometers from Palencia, it is located within the Montaña Palentina Natural Park. It was an important mining town throughout the 20th century until the arrival of the economic crisis.
Bustillo de Santullán
Bustillo de Santullán is a small village belonging to Barruelo de Santullán. It is located on the route from Salinas to Barruelo de Santullán. Nestled in a hollow next to Sierra Corisa, it is situated between mountains and near Villanueva de la Torre. It consists of a group of ancestral homes with ashlar stone and some of them have emblazoned coats of arms. Today, it is divided into two parts by the passage of a stream.
Camasobres
Camasobres, first of all, is a small village in the Palencia mountain range. Close to the ascent to Piedrasluengas, it belongs to the Pernía region. Regarding the village, it is worth mentioning that it houses its small parish dedicated to San Pantaleón. This church is also of Romanesque origin and retains its bell gable. It has two emblazoned houses, which have now been converted into hospitality establishments. Finally, it should be noted that its natural surroundings invite you to take a hiking route and visit the Cueva de los Burros, a place that was used as a refuge for the shepherds of the region. A place of great natural beauty.
Camporredondo de Alba
At the foot of the reservoir of the same name, inaugurated by King Alfonso XII in 1930. This locality belongs to the Municipality of Velilla del Río Carrión. It is located in the heart of the Route of the Reservoirs next to the Palentina Mountain. At an altitude of 1250 meters above sea level, it belongs to the Judicial District of Cervera de Pisuerga and has a population of 90 inhabitants. Its main activities are livestock farming and emerging tourism. For dining in Camporredondo, El Abuelo and Tía Goya, both of excellent quality, are recommended. In the Becerro de las Behetrías (14th century), when discussing the Merindad de Saldaña and its 194 places, Camporredondo is mentioned as a royal domain. There was a palace belonging to the Duke of Frías, lord of the place.Monastery of San Román de Entrepeñas
The Monastery of San Román de Entrepeñas is located in the Comarca of the Montaña Palentina, in the north of the province of Palencia. The ruins are found along a small river venturing into a forest less than two kilometers north of the center of Santibañez de la Peña.
The Monastery or Tower of San Román de Entrepeñas is very old, with the first written mention of its existence dating back to the year 940, when it was restored and expanded by Count Diego Muñoz de Saldaña. It was a Benedictine monastery of great imp... more
Cueva de Guantes in Villanueva de Arriba
Ascent to Cristo Sierra
The Tejeda de Tosande
Can you imagine visiting a forest where the trees are over a thousand years old? No, it's not a mistake. A thousand years. When these specimens first sprouted, none of the Romanesque churches in Palencia existed, nor the walls of Avila, nor the Mosque of Córdoba, nor the Alhambra. The visit to the Tejeda de Tosande starts from a simple 10-kilometer route from a parking lot next to the road, in the protected environment of the Montaña Palentina Natural Park, on the northern side of Peña Oracada. The first... more
Villafría Reservoir
Compuerto Reservoir
Camporredondo Reservoir
Ruesga Reservoir
Requejada Reservoir
Aguilar Reservoir
Fuentes Carrionas
The Sierra del Brezo
Route Pineda Valley
Route The Copper Spring
Route of El Roblón de Estalaya
Route of Valdecebollas
Route Fuente Los Mures
Castro de La Loma
The Pinar de Velilla
It is the only native pine forest preserved in this extensive region, and it hosts a wide variety of trees, flora, and fauna, which is not the case in reforested pine forests that lack vegetation. It is located between Velilla del Río Carrión and the Compuerto reservoir.
This is a route suitable for anyone, with no difficulty, lasting 4 hours and covering a distance of 6 km. You need to enter the Sierra del Brezo colony, and on the right, you will find a path that leads you into the pine f... more
Sanctuary of the Virgin of Brezo
The march begins from the west side of the sanctuary, passing by the "Fuente de la Virgen" (Virgin's Fountain), along an inclined path that joins a good track leading us to the Cristo Sierra hermitage-refuge. There, we will find a crossroads, with a path going downwards, which is the one that leads to Valcorbero. In this section, we encounter large plantations of fir trees and broom that cover the high slopes of the foothills of the Sierra de Canales, El Reguilón, and Cueto Palomo. The route contin... more
Route from Resoba-Puente Pucherín-Santibáñez de Resoba
Route Cardaño de Arriba-Pozo las Lomas-Alto Tres Provincias-Peña Prieta
Route Otero de Guardo - Valverde de la Sierra
The tour begins in Otero de Guardo, heading north, along an inclined path that runs parallel to the road and reservoir for a long time. Then it turns left and reaches the lower part of Cerro de la Tabla, which forms a natural pass between rocks that serves as our gateway to the Abiaos valley. Just after passing Cerro, the gigantic mass of the southern slope of Espigüete peak appears before us. On the opposite side of the Abianos stream and above, there is a path that belongs to Camporredondo. Fr... more
Peña Mayor Route
In Velilla del Río Carrión, we must take the P-210 road to the village of Compuerto. From there, a path leads us into the pine forest. We must continue ascending until we reach a small scree. The path runs parallel to the stream for a stretch until it ends, transforming into a rocky trail that merges at times with the dry riverbed. The heart of the pine forest remains to our right, although some notable trees flank the path on both sides. We exit the forest, and the steep rocky outcrop of Peña Mayor bec... more
Valdetriollo-Puente Agudín Route
We depart from the fountain in the plaza of Triollo, heading NW along the Párdigo path. After just 300 meters, a track branches off to the right towards the reservoir. We continue to the left. We proceed straight ahead, gradually ascending through this valley of rich pastures, always keeping the Valdetriollo stream to our left. Further on, to the left, across the river, there is a shelter with a sheepfold. At the 3100-meter mark, we will encounter several junctions: one to the right and two to the... more
Pico Espigüete Route
Part of the small refuge located under the North face, which can be reached in about three-quarters of an hour by following the path on the right bank of the Mazobres Stream from the road that connects the two Cardaños. We leave the refuge heading straight, climbing the grassy slope that leads to the wall. Our route is the so-called North Corridor, located on the western edge of the buttress that descends from the eastern summit. It is a logical route; it runs along a kind of ledge under the mentio... more
Pico Murcia Route
The route starts from Cardaño de Arriba. From the parking lot, we follow a dirt track for just under 2 kilometers without any loss, right after the sign that marks the route towards Peña Prieta. We will reach a bridge that veers to the right, towards Peña Prieta, the highest peak of Fuentes Carrionas, but we will continue straight ahead, entering a lush valley. Upon reaching this valley, the Pico Murcia will gradually come into view, right at the end of the valley. We begin to climb the steep slopes, whi... more
Curavacas Peak Route
Starting from the small village of Vidrieros, we will ascend the valley through which the Cabriles Stream flows. A long scree slope and the subsequent passage through Callejo Grande until reaching the summit will make this beautiful ascent a very demanding day, as a significant elevation gain is accumulated over a short distance. It is not a marked route but easy to follow, with the most challenging part being the final stretch from the scree slope, where a trail of cairns will help us find the ... more
Route Valdenievas - Cardaños Valley
The tour begins in Vidrieros, after crossing the Cabriles stream which we leave on the right. The Environment Department has built a shelter for mountaineers in a beautiful location, which can be accessed by following the course of the Postil de Soña stream upstream. We reach the Collado del Hormigal, a meeting point for numerous cattle in the summer. We inevitably descend to cross the Hormigal stream and start ascending towards the pass formed by the large V-shape created by the Canchas de Ojeda a... more
Source of La Reana
The Roblón of The Monastery
The Roblón de El Monasterio route is located 6 km from Velilla del Río Carrión. The starting point of the route is at the hermitage of Areños.
We need to enter the Valdehaya Valley. It is advisable to take the route by mountain taxi due to the large number of forest tracks in the valley. The round trip distance is approximately 12 km and it is an easy route if we do it on foot.
It is advisable to wear comfortable clothing and footwear, preferably in bright colors as a precaution during hunting se... more
Mazobre Waterfall Trail
Antique fair in Aguilar de Campoo. September.
Path of the Count's Revenge
This path recalls the legend of the Count's Revenge, a story deeply rooted in these valleys of La Pernía. Likely created to explain the name of the locality where we are (San Salvador de Cantamuda), the legend was compiled and published in the form of a ballad in 1871 by the politician and jurist Don Matías Barrio y Mier, who was born in the nearby town of Verdeña. According to the legend, it was here many years ago that a deaf-mute maid began to speak, telling the people of the area about the injustic... more
Collegiate Church of San Salvador de Cantamuda
The Church of San Salvador de Cantamuda is one of the most outstanding examples of Romanesque architecture in the northern province of Palencia. The temple stands out for its architectural unity, with hardly any reforms or additions that have excessively modified its original structure. The slender bell gable, which rises on the west side to more than 18 meters in height, is undoubtedly the most characteristic element. Composed of three sections and four openings, it identifies the church and ma... more
