The emptied Spain does everything possible to attract citizens. And it is that great landscapes and tranquility go hand in hand as great attractions of the towns that form it. This is the case of San Felices de los Gallegos, the most beautiful town in Castilla y León. How is?
It holds this title after winning the Castilla y León Television contest in the category of town with less than 1,000 inhabitants.
It stands out especially for its streets, and an entourage of architecture, such as churches and hermitages that are part of the history of the town and of all Spain, full of towns that are well worth discovering like this one.
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And it is part of those towns with very little population that is losing it over the years, since it occupies a total area of 81.43 km² and according to the demographic data of the municipal register prepared by the INE in 2020, it has a population of 377 population.
Monuments and places of interest
As we have advanced, there are a diversity of monuments of great interest: the 16th century Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de Entre Dos Álamos, the Hermitage of Rosario, the Hermitage of Divino Cordero and the Hermitage of Los Remedios.
Among these, we recommend strolling the Hermitage of Divino Cordero, and there is also the cloistered convent of the RR. MM.
In turn, the keep is one of the best places in the town. It should be noted that it was rehabilitated at the end of the 1990s. It now locates an interpretation center.
The most beautiful town in Castilla y León is a medieval place that is starred by the walls that were also the famous castle of the town . Its medieval bridges and fountains are noteworthy, as well as a 16th century hospital.
Among its museums, we cannot leave behind that of stonework and that of Oil, where the history of olive cultivation is explained.
What are your parties?
The town festivals take place for the Holy Cross, and are during the first weekend of May. On the other hand, there is Corpus Christi and the Ninth , declared of Regional Tourist Interest, which takes place the second weekend in May.
We find it close to the Arribes del Duero natural park. We are talking about a wonder of nature, a protected natural space, being a special protection area for birds, a special conservation area and a biosphere reserve.
