La Alberca
A medieval village of stone-based, timber-framed houses in the Sierra de Francia, and the first village in Spain to be designated a Historic-Artistic Ensemble. Its Plaza Mayor has a timeless charm.
La Alberca lies about 75 km from Salamanca, within the Sierra de Francia Biosphere Reserve. In 1940 it became the first village in Spain to receive the Historic-Artistic Ensemble title. Narrow lanes are lined with old houses with stone bases, timber frames and overhanging balconies. The square has a stone cross, and the village keeps the traditional practice of free-ranging San Antón pigs. You can buy ham, honey and embroidery. It takes about an hour to drive, and it is often combined with Mogarraz and Peña de Francia in a day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mogarraz
- Peña de Francia
- Candelario
- Ciudad Rodrigo
- Guijuelo
- Roman Bridge of Salamanca
- Museum of the History of Automotive
- Casa Lis (Art Nouveau & Art Déco Museum)