CASTRILLO DE LOS POLVAZARES

This historic village is considered one of the most beautiful in all of Spain.

We are located in the beautiful "Maragateria" just at the foot of the mountains leading into the Bierzo.

Pilgrims will find us 7km after Astorga in the province of Castilla y Leon.

The village is entirely built using local stones rich in iron, giving the stones beautiful red, orange, golden hues. This contrasts to the doors, and windows painted green, blue and red. The village sparkles in the Spanish sunlight and the stones seem to catch fire and glow at dusk.

The people of the village, known as "Maragatos" are proud of their traditions and customs. You can see their beautiful traditional dresses and dances every year at the "La Magdalena" festivities. Their patron Saint Mary Magdalene is celebrated at the end of July.