The environment of Herrera de Valdecañas offers various activities from enjoying the tranquility of the village to visiting the Cathedral of Palencia which is barely 20 minutes away.
Among the other and closer possibilities is the village of Baltañas with its fantastic wine cellars declared Sites of Cultural Interrest. Also in Baltañas is the Museum of the Cerrato Castellano, a place for interpretation of all which relates to the beautiful Palentina region. From the building techniques of the cellars to the different cereals and the different supplies necessary to the elaboration of wine.
Visiting the neighboring village of Torquemada, you will find a rare gem of a museum, an ethnographic, artistic and historical center of interpretation at the same time: the Bustos Torquemada Foundation Museum. There in the entrance are displayed agricultural tools, an old but surprisingly well preserved SEAT 600 and a VESPA, allowing the visitor to foreshadow the content of the museum. In the museum is integrated the tourism office where you will find more about the region. Inside the museum one can see a house of the 60’s like few remain in Spain. Here the story of Torquemada and its associated characters is narrated using a multimedia equipment. One can also enjoy an exhibition of paintings as a conclusion to a visit which you should not miss.
The museum of Palenzuela in the close municipality of the same name is another interesting option. There one can learn about the rich archaeology of the region and the history behind the dances of the Paloteo, a tradition still well implanted in the region of Palencia. Moreover, the museum is located in a very interesting edifice, a clock tower of the 14th century.
For those looking for another kind of options, the Arlanzón River a few kilometers away from the Villa offers the possibility of a canoe descent. In the close city of Villodrigo you will find an active tourism business that offers this service among others.
Villa Ferrera Posada Rural
What to see and do
Museum of the Cerrato Castellano
In Beltanás one can find the center of interpretation of the region of the Cerrato. Buy tickets online. The history of the region, its remarquable edifices, wine cellars, its way of life, all about the cereals, models of the regional animals, pictures and the explanations of a guided tour.
Canoes on the Arlanza River
From Villodrigo. Descent of the river on canoes for various levels with an active tourism business. Several possible routes with an instructor along the Arlanza River. An original and entertaining experience for groups in a natural environment.
Herrera de Valdecañas
In Herrera de Valdecañas stands out the Santa Cecilia church of gothic style dating back to the 14th century. It is arranged in three naves and exhibits its beautiful sculpted portico. The church was declared as Artistic Historical Monument and inside, one can see a Gothic Christ on the cross and baroque altarpieces.
One can also explore the small hill which hosts several wine cellars dug in its ground.
One can also explore the small hill which hosts several wine cellars dug in its ground.
The Museum of Palenzuela
Unusual museum situated inside a clock tower. It presents the history of Palenzuela from the antiquity to the present day with archeological remains, pictures, mannequins of dancers and many other items from the past. Prehistory and Medieval Age complete the visit of the museum with the display of medieval documents.
Museum Bustos Torquemada Foundation
Museum located in one of the houses in the town of Torquemada. It is a museum that takes us back to the 60s and 70s of the 20th century, showing us the moment of change of life that took place in those years in rural areas. It was the change from routine and simple objects to novelty objects such as small appliances that made life easier. Don’t miss the tour of the different rooms of the house, passing through the dining room, office, bedroom, kitchen and stables.
Recesvinto Fountain
In Baños de Cerrato, this ancient fountain was the origin of the Visigothic Basilica of San Juan de Baños.
