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Free tour in La Alberca: History, traditions and legends

Duration: 1h
Languages: Spanish
Registered on November 15, 2023

Hello! I'm cristina. I have a degree in Art History and a tourist guide and I have been teaching the towers of the Salamanca Cathedral for six years. I am a very sociable person and my passion is to travel the world. Come with me to discover the city from above

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Tour description

FREE TOUR IN THE POOL: HISTORY, TRADITIONS AND LEGENDS

Discover the history and traditions of La Alberca on this guided tour of one of the most beautiful towns in Spain.

Come and discover its labyrinthine streets and let yourself be seduced by its wonderful architecture.

We will meet in the Plaza Mayor, next to the Tourist Office at the indicated time to begin the guided tour. We will start by learning about the history of the region and the town.

Do you know why it is called Sierra de Francia?

We will also explain the most important buildings in the Plaza, undoubtedly the nerve center of La Alberca , and we will discover that one of them is related to the Casa de Alba.

Next we will walk through its narrow streets and get to know what life is like in this charming town.

We will also describe its typical architecture, which led it to be the first rural town to be declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1940 . And we will discover what the inscriptions and shields on the door lintels mean.

Through its cobbled streets we will reach the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption , which houses one of the jewels of the town. Do you want to know which one it is?

Next to the church we will see an ossuary and we will explain the tradition of the Moza de las Ánimas and the legend around her figure. Nearby is a very peculiar statue

We'll tell you what it means!

We will also comment on the festivities that continue to be held and talk about typical gastronomy.

We will end the guided tour in the Plaza Mayor after an hour of walking.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Pl. Mayor, 11, 37624 La Alberca, Sala...
    Pl. Mayor, 11, 37624 La Alberca, Salamanca, Spain
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    I will be at the door of the Tourist Office with a blue umbrella

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Tourist Office
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Niche of the Souls
  • 4
    Outside visit
    The pig of San Antón
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Satur Juanela House-Museum
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Tablado Street
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Main Square

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Elena 08 Apr 2024

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Es una opción excelente. Se hace corto el recorrido, podría incluso ampliarse.
Virginia 08 Apr 2024
Madrid

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Siempre aprendes un montón. Muchas gracias x lo ameno, interesante y divertido q fue!!!
Ismael 29 Mar 2024

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Travelled in family - Mar 2024
Cris nos lo contó fenomenal. La visita a la Alberca fue muy entretenida.
Alba 13 Mar 2024
Olmedo

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Travelled in couple - Feb 2024
La mejor manera de conocer este pueblo es de la mano de Cris. Hace el tour muy ameno y el grupo no es muy numeroso, por lo que se disfruta más de la experiencia.
Estela 06 Mar 2024
Seville

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Travelled in couple - Feb 2024
Hicimos con ella el tour de Salamanca y también este. Muy recomendable para conocer la historia y las costumbres del pueblo. También nos dio recomendaciones de restaurantes y rutas por la sierra
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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