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Church of Santiago de Peñalba
Jewels of Spanish Mozarabic art, built between 931 and 937 by the priest Salomon. Portada with double Muslim horseshoe a
Castilla y León / León
LeónCastilla y León
Peñalba de Santiago
LeónCastilla y LeónIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
1.100m
ALTITUDE
S. X
MOZÁRABE
30
INHABITANTS
SILENCIO
VALLEY
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
monumental · S. XI
Walled precinct
parcial · S. XI
Monastery
activo · S. X-XII · Open to visitors
old Mozarabic monastery; the temple remains.
Notable church
mozarabe · S. X · Open to visitors
Santiago
Palace / Manor house
museo · S. XI
Historic mural painting
S. X · Open to visitors
inner remains
National Historic Site
Waterfall
ruta larga
Visitable cave
natural
Scenic viewpoint
Stone village
pizarra
Movie village (film locations)
The Fountain of Ages (1991) - film
Film locations
- The source of age(1991)Film
Peñalba de Santiago, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Discover its magic.
The route to Peñalba de Santiago is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the region of Castilla y León. A virgin valley dominated by lush oak forests, rivers and natural waterfalls, some small village that is integrated into the landscape and whose inhabitants, less and less, break the silence and tranquility of this valley that seems to have stopped in time: the Valley of Silence, unspoiled, natural and lush. The village, perched on a rock, to which it owes its name, in the snowy winters is covered by a white mantle on which stands the church of Santiago, pure Mozarabic style, declared a N
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What to see
Places of interest
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Cave of San Genadio
Cave of the hermit San Genadio, who founded the monastery in the tenth century. It is reached by a walk of about two kil
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Farmhouse and rural architecture of the Bierzo region
One of the best examples of popular architecture from Bierzo: farmhouses with slate roofs and wooden corridors with pano
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Valle del Silencio and natural surroundings
Valley dominated by oak forests, rivers and waterfalls, in the Aquilian Mountains. Landscape of the Tebaida berciana, an
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Visit to Ponferrada and Templar Castle
Ponferrada, capital of El Bierzo and gateway to the Camino de Santiago. The Templar Castle is the most remarkable in nor
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Cascada del Silencio (Silence Waterfall)
Waterfall in the Valle del Silencio, in the Montes Aquilianos. It is reached by a hiking route from Peñalba (a climb of
What to do in Peñalba de Santiago
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
ROUTE
Route of the Celtic Villages passing through Peñalba de Santiago
Discover this route and its villages
EXPERIENCE
A Journey to the Heart of Mozarabic Art and the Peace of the Valley of Silence
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What to do
Experiences by category
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
In the family
Activities for all ages
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Pet-friendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Location
Peñalba de Santiago is located in León, Castilla y León.
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Motorhome areas
Where to stay overnight and refuel services with your motorhome in Peñalba de Santiago.
Visitor parking at the entrance of the village
Free overnight stay20 seats · Pets allowed · Managed by Ponferrada City Council (Peñalba de Santiago)
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Valle del Silencio; Mozarabic church at ~200 m. Avoid weekends with heavy traffic on the access road. Not recommended for AC >7 m on busy days.
- Access:
- Dirt esplanades at the entrance (sign "parking" on arrival). Access by LE-1424/OU-636 from Ponferrada very narrow; town hall recommends route through San Cristóbal de Valdueza for large vehicles. Usual overnight stay with views of the valley; no services.
- Phone:
- +34 987 424 236
Carga eléctrica
Puntos de recarga para vehículos eléctricos
Cerca del pueblo(3 puntos)
A 20.2 kmRápido · 22 kW
ZunderCasa del Parque de las Médulas, BorrenesA 23 kmSemi-rápido · 7.4 kW
Iberdrola | BP Pulse (ES)Plaza Epifanio Campo NúñezA 23.3 kmUltra-rápido · 50 kW
Repsol - Ibil (ES)Calle Valdebría, 8,, Puente de Domingo FlórezDatos: OpenChargeMap (CC BY 4.0)
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