Candelario
A stone village at the foot of the Béjar mountains, marked by the street water channels “regaderas” and distinctive half-height doors, and known for its traditional sausage-making.
Candelario lies about 75 km from Salamanca at an altitude of around 1,100 meters and is one of Spain's most beautiful villages. Snowmelt channels called regaderas run along steep lanes, and the stone houses have half-height wooden doors called batipuertas, which keep out snow and water. Many old houses are traditional sausage workshops, and you can visit the House of Sausages museum. Nearby are the La Covatilla ski resort and the old town of Béjar. A car is recommended.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Guijuelo
- Mogarraz
- La Alberca
- Peña de Francia
- Alba de Tormes
- Roman Bridge of Salamanca
- Museum of the History of Automotive
- Huerto de Calixto y Melibea