The Balcony of La Bureba and White Gold

Dominating the village from a rocky spur, this 14th century fortress offers one of the best views of the region of La Bureba. Its strategic location allowed it to watch over the valuable salt mines and trade routes. Although in ruins, it retains much of its wall and keep. It is the ideal place to understand the defensive importance of the town on the Castilian border.

Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, these salt mines of Roman origin take advantage of a unique geological phenomenon: the Diapir. The route allows you to see the deposits, the evaporation threshing floors and the wooden channels that transported the brine. This "white gold" was the economic engine of the town for centuries and today constitutes a fascinating industrial and natural landscape, unique in northern Spain.

Located in the former Casa de Administración de las Salinas (18th century), this museum is essential to understand the technical process of salt production. Through models and panels, it explains how the mineral was extracted and the importance of the royal monopoly. It is the perfect complement to the exterior visit, providing historical context about the hard life of the salt workers and their technical legacy.

The heart of the town stands out for its medieval layout of narrow streets and half-timbered and stone houses. The Plaza Vieja, with its arcades, was the center of commerce and social life. As you walk around, you will discover the three gates of the wall that are still preserved (the Arco de la Concepción, the Arco de la Fuente Buena and the Arco de las Eras), which keep the essence of this Villa Realenga.