WHAT TO DO IN ARANDA DE DUERO AND NEARBY VILLAGES

Aranda de Duero is located in a strategic area, perfect for both getting to know the Ribera del Duero and visiting other Castilian towns of great interest that are within walking distance. So, from our hotel, you can do both wine tourism in the Ribera del Duero and cultural tourism in other typical Castilian towns. In fact, our location allows you to visit towns less than 1 hour away in up to 4 different Castilian provinces: Burgos, Valladolid, Soria and Segovia. Below, we present our personalized guide of places to visit near Aranda de Duero, so that you can organize your visit.

CHARMING VILLAGES

ARANDA DE DUERO

(8 minutes from the hotel)

The capital of the Ribera region stands out for its monumental heritage, its underground wine cellars and its excellent cuisine, based on its star product, roast lamb.

The church of Santa María, that of San Juan, the Palacio de los Berdugo, the Humilladero from the 16th century or the Sanctuary of the Virgen de las Viñas, are some of the monuments that you can see in Aranda de Duero.

As for the world of wine, you have the CIAVIN (Centre for the Interpretation of Wine Architecture) and, above all, the underground wine cellars, one of the greatest attractions to visit in Aranda de Duero. 7 km. of tunnels located around the historic centre, excavated between the 12th and 18th centuries and built for the conservation of wine from the Middle Ages onwards.

PEÑAFIEL

(28 minutes from the hotel)

If Aranda de Duero is the capital of the Ribera del Duero region in terms of importance and number of inhabitants, our neighbouring Peñafiel, in the province of Valladolid, could be considered the capital of Ribera de Duero wine. It is without a doubt one of the most important places to visit near Aranda de Duero, not only for its numerous wineries that can be visited, but also for its historical and monumental heritage. In Peñafiel the castle stands out above all, one of the best preserved in all of Spain, which also houses the Provincial Wine Museum. Walking through Peñafiel you can also enjoy the Convent of San Pablo, the Convent of las Claras or its charming Plaza del Coso. In Peñafiel and its surroundings you can visit famous wineries such as Protos, Pago de Carraovejas, Legaris or Arzuaga.

PEÑARANDA DE DUERO

(27 minutes from the hotel)

Also located in the Ribera del Duero, this town is best known for its castle, considered a Historic Artistic Monument. It is also home to noble houses and traditional stone buildings. Walking through the town centre you will find buildings such as the Excolegial Church of Santa Ana, the Palace of Avellaneda or the Botica de los Jimenos. Peñaranda de Duero is part of the Ruta del Cid, one of the most charming towns in Burgos and therefore one of the most beautiful places you can visit near Aranda de Duero.

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MADERUELO

(30 minutes from the hotel)

Belonging to the province of Segovia, in the heart of the Hoces del Río Riaza Natural Park, this town declared a Historic Site, perfectly combines the vestiges of its historical legacy with the natural environment in which it is located. The Arco de la Villa, the Plaza de San Miguel, the Puerta del Barrio and Casa Torre del Hospital, the Plaza del Baile or the Plaza de Santa María, are some of the monuments and places that you can find in this wonderful medieval town.

SEPÚLVEDA

(35 minutes from the hotel)

In the Hoces del Río Duratón natural park, also in the province of Segovia, this beautiful historic complex is one of the best places to visit near Aranda de Duero. Its castle and walled city, its churches, the natural setting that surrounds it and its gastronomy are more than enough reasons to visit this beautiful town in Segovia.

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PEÑALBA DE CASTRO “CLUNIA”

(40 minutes from the hotel)

In the town of Peñalba de Castro, you can visit one of the most interesting places to see near Aranda de Duero, as it is home to one of the most important cities of ancient Roman Hispania: Clunia. This town of barely 100 inhabitants once had more than 30,000. With 2,000 years of history behind it, in the Roman City of Clunia you can remember times gone by by visiting the forum, the theatre or the Roman baths. In addition, this town is also part of the Route of the Cid. The entrance costs €5 and can be visited every day except Mondays.

SANTO DOMINGO DE SILOS

(40 minutes from the hotel)

This town, one of the three that form the Arlanza triangle, together with Lerma and Covarrubias, stands out for housing one of the jewels of Spanish Romanesque, the Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos, where you can still hear the famous Gregorian chants. Here you can visit the cloister, the church, the pharmacy and the museum of this Benedictine monastery from the end of the 9th century. Next to the town, there is also a natural monument that is well worth a visit, the Desfiladero de la Yecla.

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COVARRUBIAS

(45 minutes from the hotel)

This town, which completes the Arlanza triangle, whose urban area has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest, owes its name to the reddish caves that abound in its urban area and surroundings. In this beautiful town you can visit places such as the Excolegiata de San Cosme y San Damián, the church of Santo Tomás or the Torreón de Fernán González. The Arlanza triangle is one of the most outstanding places to visit near Aranda De Duero and is also a very good option to organize a full-day excursion through these three towns.

LERMA

(28 minutes from the hotel)

The Ducal Villa of Lerma, bathed by the Arlanza River, has been declared a Historic-Artistic Site for its Herrerian architecture from the beginning of the 17th century. Lerma is notable for its main square with the ducal palace, currently the Parador Nacional, the collegiate church of San Pedro and the Plaza de Santa Clara. Lerma also has underground wineries, in fact, this entire area has its own Arlanza Designation of Origin wine, making it a wine-growing region as well.

BURGO DE OSMA

(45 minutes from the hotel)

This town belonging to Soria, stands out for its cathedral, a National Historic Monument. El Burgo de Osma as a town is also a historic-artistic site. The Episcopal Palace, the Wall and Gate of San Miguel, the University of Santa Catalina, the Convent of Carmen or the ruins of the Castle of Osma are just some of the monuments that you can visit in one of the most important towns in the province of Soria.

GORMAZ

(54 minutes from the hotel)

The town of Gormaz is an excellent place to visit near Aranda de Duero, together with Burgo de Osma, as they are both located in the province of Soria, 25 minutes from each other. In this town full of history, its castle stands out above all, the longest in Europe. In addition, the natural environment that surrounds it perfectly defines what the fields of Castile are. The other outstanding monument in this town bathed by the Duero River, is the Hermitage of San Miguel.