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Peñafiel is a charming destination in the province of Valladolid, ideal for a cultural and wine-related visit. It is perfect for enjoying history, culture and good wine.

The Zúñiga fortified palace in Curiel de Duero was the residence of the Zúñiga family. The town of Curiel had two castles, one on the plain and the other on a high promontory. The palace had a rectangular plan with corner towers and a central courtyard with octagonal columns. Currently, the interior is destroyed.

Peñafiel Castle, located in the province of Valladolid, is an imposing fortress built in the 10th century, although it was the interventions that took place between the 14th and 15th centuries that gave it its current appearance. It stands out for its privileged location on top of a hill, offering panoramic views of the Ribera del Duero wine region. With its thick stone walls and its keep, the castle is a fascinating testimony to medieval architecture and houses the Provincial Wine Museum, which shows the wine-growing importance of the area.

In the heart of the Duero Valley, with the strategic river crossing, is the historic town of Peñafiel. Cycling through the city, you will come to see many heritage buildings and monuments, the most famous being the medieval castle on top of a hill overlooking the city.

A small town on the Duero River, the town of Pesquera de Duero lies north of Peñafiel

Peñafiel is a lovely town to explore. The old town is considered a national treasure. There is the Peñafiel Castle dominating the town and the Duratón River as it passes through the center.

The castle of Peñafiel, in the province of Valladolid, is a spectacular 10th century fortress that sits in an elongated shape, like a ship, on a hill. This magnificently preserved medieval jewel was conquered by Almanzor himself.

The natural path of the Duero cannot get any closer to the river bed. In this section you ride along a narrow path very close to the water.