WHAT TO SEE IN PEÑAFIEL
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Tourist guide: all the plans and what you have to see in Peñafiel during your stay in La Vida. We are only 5 minutes from the capital of the Ribera del Duero, Peñafiel. This town is known and stands out above all, for being a place closely linked to the world of wine and to one of the most prestigious Denominations of Origin that exist, the Ribera del Duero.
There are many things to see in Peñafiel on a weekend getaway or more days: enjoy history, oenology or gastronomy, or visit this town as part of a romantic getaway in Ribera del Duero are just some of the strengths that They will make your visit to Peñafiel unforgettable.
what to see in peñafiel DURING YOUR EXPERIENCE?
PEÑAFIEL`S CASTLE
Located as it could not be otherwise in the upper part of the town, it is considered one of the best preserved castles in Spain. Border for many years between the Christian kingdom and the Muslim, your visit is the first thing that you must sign as mandatory to do in Peñafiel.
Apart from the castle itself, from here you can enjoy magnificent views of the fields of Castile, the surrounding vineyards or Peñafiel itself and the Duratón River.
Guided tour price: € 3.3
Guided visit combined with Provincial Wine Museum: € 6.6
PROVINCIAL WINE MUSEUM
This is one of the most recommended plans for all of you who want to “soak up” the world of wine in Ribera del Duero and want to discover attractions to see in Peñafiel related to wine tourism.
Located inside the same castle, it is one of the best wine museums that exist. You will be able to discover and learn more about the interesting world of wine in an interactive and fun way. In addition, there is the possibility of also doing a commented tasting of Ribera del Duero wines.
THE CHARM OF A WALK THROUGH PEÑAFIEL AND ITS CORNERS
The town itself is small and therefore can be explored on foot. We recommend walking it, living it and enjoying it. Among the best things to see and do in Peñafiel is the Convent of San Pablo, a magnificent Gothic-Mudejar complex that can also be visited inside, where you will find the tomb of Infante Juan Manuel.
The guided tour costs €1.5 and the ticket can be purchased at the Peñafiel Tourist Office. In the town there are also other religious buildings of interest such as the Convent of Las Claras or the Church of San Miguel Arcángel.
LA PLAZA DEL COSO
Is another icon of the town. This square with wooden balconies, the site of many of the festivities of Peñafiel, is, apart from the most beautiful square you will find, one of the sites with the best views of the Peñafiel Castle, ideal for making your postcard photographs.
CASA MUSEO DE LA RIBERA
It is another really interesting space where you can have a good time and also learn. It is a house from the beginning of the 20th century in which theatrical representations of what life was like a century ago are carried out. The visit is made by Mariano and Tomasa, the two actors who accompany visitors on this great journey.
WINE TOURISM & WINERIES IN PEÑAFIEL
The wineries are the main attraction of Peñafiel and surroundings. Wine is a culture here and in our area there are many different types of wineries that can be visited, from small family wineries to more modern and industrialized designer wineries, some as important and well-known as Protos, Portia or Pago de Carraovejas. Without a doubt, one of the attractions that you have to see in Peñafiel.
In our special section on wineries we will recommend some so that you can organize your visits in advance.
A GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCE IN PEÑAFIEL
In parallel to the oenological wealth of the Ribera del Duero, we cannot leave gastronomy aside, another of the main activities to do in Peñafiel. In this area the suckling pig is well known. Both in Peñafiel and in the surrounding towns, you can find grills where you can taste this exquisite Castilian delicacy accompanied by some local wine.
In our restaurant we also offer a space where you can savor the highest quality fusion and market cuisine without leaving the hotel.
A GOOD STARTING POINT TO VISIT OTHER CHARMING TOWNS
In the surroundings of Peñafiel you will also find other interesting towns to make a short route. Some of these towns are Curiel de Duero (which houses two castles) or Santa María de Valbuena and its Cistercian monastery.
And a little further away, just under 1 hour by car, you have places of great interest such as Valladolid itself, Olmedo and already in the province of Burgos, Aranda de Duero or Lerma, so Peñafiel is also a good starting point. departure to visit some of the most interesting areas of the Castilian plateau
