Not only does it give its name to the wonderful Natural Park, but its peak at 1,727 meters above sea level offers the best panoramic views in all directions. Right there, at the top, is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Peña de Francia of the Dominican Order that is worth visiting. And of course, you cannot return without having taken the obligatory photos at the viewpoint and the Balcony of Santiago, two panoramic points par excellence.
You can get here by several very picturesque paths and trails of varying difficulty.

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November 18, 2025

La Peña de Francia is one of the most emblematic places in the province of Salamanca, located in the Las Batuecas-Sierra de Francia Natural Park, within the municipality of El Cabaco, about 81 km from Salamanca and near La Alberca.

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November 18, 2025

It offers spectacular views over the Sierra de Francia, the Sierra de Béjar, the Campo Charro region, northern Cáceres, and even the Serra da Estrela in Portugal.
You can drive up via the SA-203 road (from La Alberca or El Cabaco), although it is often closed due to snow in winter. There are also hiking trails, such as the GR-10, starting from La Alberca.

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