Frías
As it passes through the lands of the Merindades, north of Burgos, the Ebro river leaves on its shores the beautiful town of Frias, one of the smallest in Spain. Its surprising silhouette rises from a rock framed by the imposing Humión peak, the highest in the Montes Obarenes Natural Park.
The Castillo de los Velasco and the Church of San Vicente Mártir preside over this Historic-Artistic Site. Around these buildings are clustered the 'hanging houses' that cling to the rock in defiance of the laws of gravity.
In 1202, Alfonso VIII granted Frías privileges and promoted its economic development. Previously dependent on Navarre, Frías returned to Castile. As early as 1435, John II granted it the title of City. He exchanged it for Peñafiel with Pedro Fernández de Velasco, who wanted to subdue the city and strip it of its privileges, resulting in a popular revolt which is commemorated annually on the first weekend after 24th June, known as La Fiesta del Capitán.
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As Mayor of Frias, I want to welcome you with this brief introduction and place the keys of the town at the disposition of all its visitors. Here, it is both in our tradition and our nature to welcome you to visit our beautiful and well-preserved monuments, enjoying quality of life and well-being.
Put yourself in the shoes of our medieval ancestors by visiting our Castle, wandering through our steep and narrow streets, or even simply sitting on our terraces to savour and contemplate the quiet and beautiful landscape that surrounds us. Thanks to our incomparable setting, as well as satisfying other criteria besides, we have been fortunate enough to join the list of the Most Beautiful Villages in Spain.
As Mayor of Frias, I use this virtual platform to extend a very warm welcome to you, trusting that, very soon, we will have the opportunity to share our beloved village with all of you.
