Castle-fortress from the 12th century located on top of a hill overlooking the surrounding landscape. Since 1972 it has been owned by the Parador Nacional de Turismo group and functions as a vacation hotel.

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February 25, 2023

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12th century castle rehabilitated by the Hotel Parador. The Torre del Caracol sits on top of a hill overlooking the surrounding landscape and the botanical gardens below.

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July 27, 2023

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Restored by the Hotel Parador, this 12th-century castle sits on top of a hill overlooking the surrounding landscape and botanical gardens below.

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1. Landscaping from Benavente to Morales del Río — Benavente y los Valles

48.7km

04:22

550m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. From the meadow of Las Pavas to the pasture of Mosteruelo — Benavente

16.4km

01:20

130m

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3. Rodeando el río Esla desde Benavente — Benavente

20.5km

01:24

100m

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Elevation 720 m

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Saturday 7 February

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47 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Location: Benavente, Benavente Y Los Valles, Zamora, Castile and León, Spain

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Benavente Castle – Tower of the Snail

1. Landscaping from Benavente to Morales del Río — Benavente y los Valles

2. From the meadow of Las Pavas to the pasture of Mosteruelo — Benavente

3. Rodeando el río Esla desde Benavente — Benavente

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