Peña de Francia
Santuario de la Peña de Francia
A mountaintop Dominican shrine at 1,723 meters that can be reached by car, offering 360-degree views over the Salamanca plains and the Extremadura mountains.
Peña de Francia is the emblematic peak of Salamanca province. In the 15th century a black Virgin statue was discovered here, and a Dominican shrine was built around it. It remains a pilgrimage site. A winding mountain road leads to the summit, where there are a shrine, a small chapel and a viewpoint. On clear days you can see Portugal. The summit is about 15 km from La Alberca, a drive of about 25 minutes. It is windy and cool at the top, so bring warm clothing.
Opening hours
Shrine approx. 10:00–19:00 (may close in winter)
Nearby sights
- La Alberca
- Mogarraz
- Ciudad Rodrigo
- Candelario
- Guijuelo
- Roman Bridge of Salamanca
- Museum of the History of Automotive
- Casa Lis (Art Nouveau & Art Déco Museum)