Tourism around Castillo de Bayuela

Castillo de Bayuela in English

Castillo de Bayuela is located in the Southeastern part of the Sierra de San Vicente, with steep hills behind and a great view to the south. Its name comes from the Arabic "valle de Allah", or "valley of blessings". Its the part of the Sierra de San Vicente with most historical remains - including a 1.13 meters high menhir and three verracos, or animal sculptures, dating from the Vettones (a pre-Roman, Celtic people). A medieval fort is situated on the peak behind the town, and was a lookout tower for the Moors. The original village was located near the fort.

In 1393, king Henry III “El Doliente” conceded to the village a royal charter, permitting, amongst other things, the right to judge civil and criminal offences in Bayuela and the neighbouring villages of Pajares, La Hinojosa, Nuño Gómez, Marrupe, Garciotún and el Real de San Vicente. The "rollo/picota jurisdiccional" in the main square is a symbol of this legal function. Around 1480 Castillo de Bayuela moved downhill to merge with Pajares.

Facilities include a great swimming pool (May to August), sports centre, museum, health centre, 5 bars, 3 grocers, 2 bakers, 2 garages and a butcher. It's 20 minutes to Talavera de la Reina, 40 minutes to Toledo, 50 minutes to the Gredos Mountains and an hour to Madrid. Bayuela is a centre for walking, bicycle touring and bouldering. There is even a craft brewery in nearby Pepino.