Orbaneja del Castillo
A small village beneath limestone cliffs in the Ebro valley, where spring water flows through the village and cascades down, with strange rock formations and old houses forming a fairy-tale scene.
Orbaneja lies in the Ebro valley about 60 km north of Burgos. Water from a huge cave behind the village flows through the village and cascades down layered tufa steps into the Ebro. The village is backed by cliffs like city walls, and atop them are curious rock formations such as 'the Camel', which can be seen from trails that climb to the top. It is one of Spain's most beautiful villages. Parking is difficult on weekends, so arrive early. It can be visited together with Frías as a day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hospital del Rey
- Church of San Gil Abad
- Burgos Castle & Mirador del Castillo
- Church of San Esteban (Altarpiece Museum)
- Monastery of San Juan
- Casa del Cordón
- Calle San Lorenzo Tapas Street
- Church of San Nicolás de Bari