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SIERRA DE FRANCIA: MEDIEVAL VILLAGES AND MOUNTAIN STONE

Q: What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, mild temperatures, blooming landscapes, ideal for sightseeing, moderate crowds, excellent value. Fall (September-October): Comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, harvest season, perfect beach weather, cultural activities, good prices. Summer (July-August): Hottest weather, peak beach season, highest prices, very crowded, festival season, intense heat inland. Winter (November-March): Mild temperatures south, cooler north, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cultural attractions, ski season Pyrenees.

Medieval stone glows mountain gray, ramparts rise as tall sentinels, coats of arms proudly grace the facades. The Sierra is medieval.

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📖 6 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

La Alberca with portraits on facades, Mogarraz, Miranda del Castañar, Ledesma. Sierra de Francia, medieval villages preserved in Salamanca's mountains.

La Alberca: crown jewel preserved
Mogarraz: shield house medieval
Miranda: fortress walled complete
Puente: bridge heritage simplicity

Your day-by-day itinerary

Day

Sequeros

ancient stone mountain heritage

7 photos

Day 1

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Village of Sequeros and typical architecture

Monastery of Peña de Francia (Sequeros)

Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora del Robledo (Sequeros)

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Distance: 9.3 km

Travel time: 19min

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Nunomoral

traditional custom village preserve

4 photos

Day 2

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Village of Montemayor del Río and oak forest

San Vicente Castle (Montemayor del Río)

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Distance: 15.8 km

Travel time: 32min

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Mogarraz

shield house medieval display

9 photos

Day 3

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Painted facades of Mogarraz

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Distance: 6.6 km

Travel time: 13min

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La Alberca

7 photos

Day 4

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Main square of La Alberca

San Marcos Church (La Alberca)

Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Church (La Alberca)

Puente del Arroyo (La Alberca)

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Distance: 12.5 km

Travel time: 25min

Day

Miranda Del Castanar

6 photos

Day 5

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Village of Miranda del Castañar and its castle

Cristo del Humilladero Church (Miranda del Castañar)

Virgen de la Cuesta Church (Miranda del Castañar)

Torre de las Campanas (Miranda del Castañar)

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Distance: 33.2 km

Travel time: 1h06

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Puente Del Congosto

4 photos

Day 6

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Medieval bridge and Tormes river at Puente del Congosto

Dávila family castle (Puente del Congosto)

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Distance: 36 km

Travel time: 1h12

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Alba De Tormes

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Day 7

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Village of Alba de Tormes and Saint Teresa pilgrimage

Basilica of Saint Teresa (Alba de Tormes)

Monastery of the Annunciation (Alba de Tormes)

Castle of Alba (Alba de Tormes)

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Distance: 59.2 km

Travel time: 59min

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Monleon

mountain village quiet tradition

2 photos

Day 8

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Gate and wall of Monleón

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Distance: 17 km

Travel time: 34min

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Ledasma

walled medieval town charm

3 photos

Day 9

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Town of Ledesma, bridge over the Tormes river

Castle of Ledesma

Casa de las Almenas (Ledesma)

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Distance: 101.6 km

Travel time: 1h42

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San Felices De Los Gallegos

8 photos

Day 10

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Village of San Felices de los Gallegos and its medieval castle

Bridge of the French (San Felices de los Gallegos)

Arribes del Duero Natural Park (San Felices de los Gallegos)

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, mild temperatures, blooming landscapes, ideal for sightseeing, moderate crowds, excellent value.

Fall (September-October): Comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, harvest season, perfect beach weather, cultural activities, good prices.

Summer (July-August): Hottest weather, peak beach season, highest prices, very crowded, festival season, intense heat inland.

Winter (November-March): Mild temperatures south, cooler north, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cultural attractions, ski season Pyrenees.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 9 and 13 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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