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The Castro de Las Cogotas, located in the municipality of Cardeñosa (Ávila), is one of the most emblematic Iron Age archaeological sites on the Iberian Peninsula, especially linked to the Vetton people. It is situated on a hill next to the Adaja River, surrounded by holm oak groves, pastures, and fertile land. This location offered defensive advantages and abundant natural resources. The fort is open to the public and has an Interpretation Center that explains its history and characteristics. Periodic archaeological conferences are also held on the site.

It is difficult to see with water the lagoon that gives its name to this small town

The place name Mingorría retains Basque reminiscences, deriving from “mendi gorria,” which means “red mountain” or “red land.” This is observed in other cases in the province of Ávila, such as the town of Mendigorría in Navarra. In historical documents, Mingorría already appears as Ningorría, and it is believed that there was an assimilation due to the change of the liquid initials “M” to “N.” Another legend attributes the name of Mingorría to the notice that José Chinchurreta gave to monarch Felipe II, justifying the delay in the supply of granite during the works of the Monastery of El Escorial.

Three stone crosses located on a rocky outcrop near the Ermita del Berrocal, on the outskirts of Cardeñosa.

Cardeñosa is the ideal place to stop along the way and have a drink to continue the route. Here is the Castro Interpretation Center

Nucleus that has a great history behind it not only because Las Cogotas is located closer to the reservoir but also, for example, the Arco toral of the depopulated Conejeros.

Las Cogotas is an ancient walled enclosure that is currently an important archaeological site located north of the city of Ávila and right next to the Embalse del Castro de Las Cogotas.

A small town that is characterized by its location close to the banks of the Adaja river where it flows through the territory of the municipality. The surroundings of the town are beautiful, as is the church that is in the old center of the town.