Route of the Villages of the Order and the Sword

We start the route in Bonilla de la Sierra, between mountains and cereal, with its castle and Gothic collegiate church. This enclave retains the medieval splendor and the imprint of kings and bishops. Cobblestone streets and noble mansions transport us to the historic heart of the most sober and stately Castile.

We continue on to Candelario, a village with a tradition of sausage making in the Sierra de Béjar. Its cobbled streets, fountains and houses with batipuertas immerse us in a unique mountain architecture. A place where nature and history coexist in perfect harmony.

A corner where nature and history coexist in perfect harmony.

We arrive at Ciudad Rodrigo, an imposing walled city that was a key enclave in historical battles. Its cathedral, castle and monumental gates tell us of a vibrant frontier past. Walking along its walls is to return to the defensive and courageous Castile.

Walking along its walls is to return to the defensive and courageous Castile.

The route takes us to La Alberca, a village with ancestral soul and popular architecture. Among flowered balconies, stone streets and lively customs, it is a magical place where time seems to have stopped and tradition is celebrated in every corner.

We continue in Miranda del Castañar, a walled village between mountains with castle, walls and a peculiar square bullring. Its medieval layout, intact, retains the soul of the Sierra de Francia and a history that can be felt at every step.

Very close, we arrive at Mogarraz, an open-air museum where the portraits of former neighbors decorate its facades. Its silence, street art and trails in the mountains create a deep, intimate experience, full of memory.

We advance to Ledesma, medieval jewel next to the Tormes River. Its castle, Roman bridge and well-preserved walls offer a walk through history among landscapes of pasture and oaks. A place where the Roman and the feudal coexist with sober elegance.

It is a place where the Roman and the feudal coexist with sober elegance.

We continue to Guadalupe, spiritual center with its majestic monastery World Heritage Site. Its cobbled streets and half-timbered houses hold centuries of devotion, art and tradition. A place of pilgrimage and unparalleled monumental beauty. .

The next stop is Robledillo de Gata, charming corner of popular architecture between stone, wood and water. Its staggered streets, fountains and slate roofs make it one of the most authentic and surprising villages of the Sierra de Gata.

We enter San Martín de Trevejo, between chestnut trees and mountains. Its own language, the "fala", its steep streets and traditional houses create a unique place, where cultural identity has been preserved as a treasure in the middle of Extremadura's nature.

We climbed to Trevejo, a small and quiet medieval enclave on top of a hill. Its ruined Templar castle dominates the landscape of the Sierra de Gata, giving majestic views. Its rustic atmosphere preserves the essence of time standing still

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We close the route in Trujillo, monumental and cradle of conquerors. Its main square, castle and palaces envelop us in centuries of history. It is one of the most impressive destinations in the south, where the past shines in every corner with majesty.

Let yourself be guided through legendary fortresses, stone streets and villages where history still breathes. The Route of the Villages of the Order and the Sword is not just a journey: it is a way of returning to the origin, with pause, with wonder and with respect.

Now the most important thing remains: that you live it.

The Route of the Villages of the Order and the Sword can be enjoyed all year round. Its castles, medieval streets and breathtaking landscapes offer history and beauty in any season.