If you are a history and nature loversyou have to visit the the oldest city in Spainfounded in the 9th century. This charming place will not only transport you to times gone by with its rich cultural heritage, but is also home to a spectacular route. Do you want to know what it is?
Brañosera, the oldest town in Spain
The first city of Spain is located in the province of Palencia and has filled 1,200 years old this October 1. It is about Brañosera. This city in Castile and León has only around 254 inhabitantss according to the latest data from the INE and is located in the middle Palentina Mountain Natural Park.
This municipality, the oldest in Spain, was founded in 824 and has the first town hall in the country. The city has many population centers such as Orbó, Vallejo de Orbó, Salcedillo and Valberzoso.
Brañosera It retains a good number of traditional stone and oak houses. One of its greatest riches lies in its immense pastures and livestock. In the basement you will find coal and stone quarries. Currently, the tourism It is an excellent source of income. There are several rural lodges where you can enjoy a few days of rest.
It should be noted that it is rich in traditions and folklorethus in its festivals the oldest traditions are respected and the latest sporting competitions are celebrated. Some of them are Las Marzas, La Borrega, La Mojonera, Santa Bárbara, etc.
If you visit, you must visit tourist sites such as the Hermitage of San Roque, the Church of San Miguel and the Church of Santa Eulalia.
Hiking route in Brañosera
This town has great natural wealth which deserves to be seen. He “Historic GR 1 Trail” It is one of the most spectacular in the country. This has more than 1,500 kilometers between Ampurias (Girona) and Finisterre (La Coruña).
This path accesses Palence in the northwest of the province, near the town of Salcedillo. There are approximately 85 kilometers crossing this province. The route takes a spectacular path that mixes forests, mountains and towns with lots of art and history. Among them, Brañosera.
THE stage 1 of this road which crosses this province It starts in Salcedillo and ends in this town. This section has a positive slope of approximately 430 meters and a negative slope of 200 meters. The length of the route is 8 kilometers and the difficulty is moderate.
Other routes also start from this place, such as the one that crosses the Pedrosa Forestwhich leads to Merino Wells and whoever goes to him Valdecebollas peak.
