The Duero flows past Hinojosa de la Sierra; a seasonal lagoon lies nearby. The palace, castle and church add various traces of history to the landscape. When planning your trip, it is worth considering these connections to the water and the buildings separately.
The Duero and the seasonal lagoon
Downstream from Hinojosa de la Sierra lies the Cuerda del Pozo Reservoir. The Laguna de la Serna, also known as the Laguna de Hinojosa de la Sierra, is a seasonal endorheic lagoon in the municipality of El Royo, close to Hinojosa. The locations are therefore clearly distinct: the Duero flows past the village, the reservoir is downstream, and the lagoon is in the municipality of El Royo, near the settlement.
The lagoon was included in the Regional Catalogue of Wetlands of Special Interest of Castilla y León in 2001. This year refers to its inclusion in the catalogue; seasonal conditions vary depending on rainfall and river levels. If you plan to include the lagoon in your trip, take this dependence into account when choosing when to travel.
If you are looking for a hotel, base your search on your preferred place to stay and check the location details for each property.
Palace, castle and church
The Palacio de los Hurtado de Mendoza is a Renaissance palace dating from the 16th century. It was built in 1581 and belonged to the Hurtado de Mendoza family. A double colonnaded gallery is another architectural feature of the palace. The construction date and gallery offer two specific points of reference for understanding the building’s history and architecture.
The Castillo de Hinojosa de la Sierra was built between the 15th and 16th centuries; surviving sections of wall preserve defensive features. It was a seigneurial castle in the highest part of the village, next to the Iglesia Ntra. Sra. de la Asunción. In contrast to the Renaissance palace, the Castillo is notable for its function as a castle and its surviving defensive features.
The Iglesia de la Asunción preserves some Romanesque remains. Another religious art feature in Hinojosa de la Sierra is an altarpiece dedicated to the Virgen de la Asunción, dating from the mid-17th century. Its dedication and date add a distinct work of art to the architectural remains, without assuming a specific location within the village.
The timeline stretches from the Romanesque remains through the castle and palace to the altarpiece from the mid-17th century. The castle dates to the 15th–16th century, while the Renaissance palace has the specific construction date of 1581. This distinction links the historical overview with the individual features of each building.
Getting there
The road route runs from El Royo via the SO-800 towards Toledillo, then via the N-234 towards Burgos. Use this sequence for general route planning and check the current road layout before setting off.
Discover more destinations: Berlanga De Duero, Valdeavellano De Tera, Lubia, Salduero, Tajueco, La Rasa, Buitrago, Oncala.
For the wider travel overview: Soria.
