Peñafiel Castle
Castillo de Peñafiel
A long, narrow medieval castle along a ridge, like a giant stone ship. It houses the provincial Wine Museum and is a landmark of the Ribera del Duero wine region.
The castle is about 210 metres long and only about 30 metres wide, stretching along a ridge. From a distance, it looks like a stone ship, making it one of Spain's most photogenic castles. The Provincial Wine Museum inside explains the history and winemaking of the Ribera del Duero region, and you can join a tasting. At the foot of the hill, the town of Peñafiel has a square-shaped bullring called El Coso and many wineries. It's about 55 km from Valladolid. It takes about 1 hour by car or bus, and it's often combined with a winery visit as a day trip.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun about 10:30–14:00, 16:30–20:00 (shorter in winter); closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Columbus House Museum
- Palace of Santa Cruz
- Church of Santa María la Antigua
- Valladolid Cathedral
- National Museum of Sculpture
- House of Zorrilla
- Pimentel Palace
- Church of San Pablo