Berrocal De Salvatierra combines a hilly landscape with cultural and historical features: from the Church of the Assumption of Mary and a possible Roman milestone to springs, historic routes and festivals. When planning your trip, you can choose between a visit focused on local history and landscape and a trip centred on a particular festival.
The Church and Local History
The Church of the Assumption of Mary dates from the 18th century. Its surroundings were renovated in 2021, creating El mirador del cura. A possible Roman milestone stands in the church atrium fence, next to the entrance to the church. The church, viewpoint and archaeological detail offer different starting points for a culturally focused visit.
Archaeological remains in the municipality point to a Visigothic settlement, probably dating to the 6th or 7th century AD. The traditional houses are also part of local history: they were built of slate and typically had gabled roofs. The historical connections thus range from an early settlement to the building styles of traditional village life.
Hills and Water
Berrocal De Salvatierra is known for its steep hills and lies on the slopes of several hills. The highest point in the municipality is El Carrascal, at about 993 metres above sea level. It is in the northwest, on the border with Pedrosillo de los Aires. The village’s location and its highest point therefore offer two different reference points for finding your way around the landscape.
The Alhándiga River rises in the municipality where the Navalcuerno and Valdelosanchos streams meet. At the edge of the village, on the road towards Pedrosillo de los Aires, a bridge crosses the river. Stone stepping stones at the foot of the bridge also provide a way to cross the river. If you plan to cross here, check the condition of the stepping stones on site.
Fuente Chica is one of the municipality’s best-known springs; it was restored in 2019. Fuente de Abajo is also one of the best-known springs. It was repaired and restored in 2019, but is no longer used as it once was. The two springs therefore have different stories to tell about their more recent history.
Historic Routes
The northwestern and southwestern edges of the municipality border the Calzada de la Plata, a road built by the Romans in the first centuries of our era. At the northern edge, a livestock drovers’ route joins this road. To the west of the village, a path connects the low hills in the surrounding area with the Santuario de la Fuente Santa. These features relate to different topics: Roman road construction, livestock droving and the sanctuary.
Festivals Throughout the Year
The festival in honour of San Isidro Labrador is celebrated on 15 May with a Mass and a procession to bless the fields. Santa Isabel is celebrated on 2 July with a Mass and a procession around the Church of the Assumption of Mary. The summer festivals traditionally take place on the first weekend of August. One of their main activities is the Vuelta Ciclista de Berrocal de Salvatierra cycling race.
The festivals mentioned take place in May, July and on the first weekend of August. If you are planning your trip around a celebration, check the current dates and programme; the cycling race should also be confirmed separately for each edition.
Plan Your Stay
When looking for a holiday rental, it helps to set a clear priority: a particular festival as the reason for your trip, or a stay focused on local history and landscape. The church and historic architecture, waterways and routes offer different themes to help you choose when to travel.
Discover more destinations: El Tornadizo, Barbalos, Encinas De Abajo, Bermellar, San Felices De Los Gallegos, Forfoleda, Zarapicos, Salvatierra De Tormes
For the broader travel overview: Salamanca.
