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Valle Del Tietar

Arenas De San Pedro

Castle of Arenas de San Pedro

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Arenas De San Pedro

Castle of Arenas de San Pedro

Castle of Arenas de San Pedro

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    Location: Arenas De San Pedro, Valle Del Tietar, Ávila, Castile and León, Spain

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    1. Return to the Embalse del río Cuevas from Arenas de San Pedro

    5.80km

    01:35

    90m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Castillo de Arenas de San Pedro y Río Pelayos — circular desde Arenas de San Pedro

    13.0km

    03:50

    320m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    3. Collado de la Cruz de la Tendera — circular desde Arenas de San Pedro por GR 180

    12.3km

    03:37

    340m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    September 26, 2023

    The most emblematic building of the town of Arenas de San Pedro, which is even found on its shield. Located in the heart of the town, it becomes a must-see during your stay in Arenas.

    The castle is Gothic in style, built in the 15th century. Popularly known as “the Sad Countess” castle.

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      December 8, 2021

      Castle built in the fifteenth century. In the year 1393, King Enrique III granted the title of Villa to Arenas de San Pedro, handing over his lordship to Ruy López Dávalos, Constable of Castile, who began its construction.

      It is known as the Castle of the Sad Countess, because after the execution of Don Álvaro de Luna in 1453, Juan II allowed the town to remain in the hands of his widow, Doña Juana de Pimentel, popularly known by this nickname.

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        October 11, 2022

        Interesting castle to visit if you go to arenas

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