The best walks and hikes around Cerralbo

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A huge archaeological site of about 5 hectares, also known as "El Castillo". One of the most spectacular pre-Roman fortifications on the Iberian Peninsula. The walls that surround it are preserved in good condition. It is probably from the 5th century B.C.

The castro of Yecla la Vieja, also known as "El Castillo", is located a couple of kilometers south of the town of Yecla and constitutes one of the most spectacular pre-Roman fortifications on the Iberian Peninsula. It is a long-occupied town, perhaps originally called Virlanga.

The sites dating back to pre-Roman times up to the most recent ones related to the culture of the castros and boars are known as Vetón territory. It has been studied that the occupation of these territories dates back to the Iron Age 500 years ago and even much earlier up to the 5th century in the case of this particular site of Las Merchanas. In the golden age of these territories, these settlements were mainly populated by shepherds and warriors who, according to various Roman writers, were known as "vetones".

The province of Salamanca is well known for being Vetón territory since it has two of the most important deposits in the area, Yecla la Vieja and Las Merchanas. The sites dating back to pre-Roman times up to the most recent ones related to the culture of the castros and boars are known as Vetón territory. It has been studied that the occupation of these territories dates back to the Iron Age 500 years ago and even much earlier up to the 5th century in the case of this particular site of Las Merchanas. In the golden age of these territories, these settlements were mainly populated by shepherds and warriors who, according to various Roman writers, were known as "vetones".

Archaeological site where the ruins of El Castro Castle are found, whose wall is the only remaining vestige and surrounds an area of approximately 5 hectares. Within the property is also the Hermitage of the Virgen del Castillo and tour the place through the various paths to see other remains and some stone engravings of animals and human figures. It is estimated that the construction dates from the Iron Age.