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Miranda de Castañar

Name: Miranda de Castañar
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Recommended by 6 cyclists

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Parque Natural de las Batuecas y Sierra de Francia

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Location: Miranda Del Castañar, La Sierra, Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain

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1. Villanueva del Conde — circular from Miranda de Castañar

34.5km

02:33

830m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Miranda de Castañar – Peña de Francia loop from La Alberca

65.9km

04:55

1,560m

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3. Miranda de Castañar – Mogarraz Village loop from Miranda del Castañar

45.7km

04:27

1,320m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

2 days ago

Miranda del Castañar, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, is located in the Sierra de Francia (Salamanca):
Founded in 1213 by Alfonso IX of León as a town and council, it was the administrative capital of the Sierra de Francia.

In the 15th century, the County of Miranda was created under the control of the Zúñiga family, consolidating its strategic importance.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

2 days ago

What to see in Miranda del Castañar

Medieval Walls: Over 600 meters remain intact, with four gates facing the cardinal directions: San Ginés, Nuestra Señora, La Villa, and El Postigo.
Zúñiga Castle: A 15th-century fortress, symbol of the former County of Miranda. Although the interior is not open to the public, its exterior and keep are impressive.
Square Bullring: Considered one of the oldest in Spain, built in the 16th century on the site of the former parade ground.
Church of Santiago and San Ginés: Gothic in style (13th-16th centuries), with a detached 17th-century bell tower.
Houses with Coats of Arms: More than 80 noble coats of arms adorn the facades, reflecting the town's aristocratic past.

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Sylwia

March 16, 2023

With the historic center of the town declared a historical-artistic complex, the castle of the Zúñiga or of the counts of Miranda del Castañar, is one of the best preserved in the province, Miranda de Castañar belongs to the list of towns chosen by the Association «The Most Beautiful Villages in Spain».

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Location: Miranda Del Castañar, La Sierra, Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain

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Miranda de Castañar

1. Villanueva del Conde — circular from Miranda de Castañar

2. Miranda de Castañar – Peña de Francia loop from La Alberca

3. Miranda de Castañar – Mogarraz Village loop from Miranda del Castañar

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