San Bartolomé Hermitage and the landscape of the Cañón del Río Lobos nature Park. Soria

Soria (Province)

Located in the Castile-León region in the northern part of inland Spain. It is home to several outstanding nature areas, including the Sierra de Urbión mountains, the Laguna Negra lake, and the Cañón del Río Lobos Nature Reserve.

Soria has a rich artistic and architectural heritage, and is famous for its examples of the Romanesque porticoed style in Spain, as seen in monuments such as the church of San Miguel in San Esteban de Gormaz and the cathedral of Santa María in Burgo de Osma. There are also other buildings in this style in the capital city of Soria, including the pro-cathedral and the monastery of San Juan. Soria stands on the 'Route of El Cid', based on the legend of the figure of El Cid Campeador.

The local gastronomy revolves mainly around meats, with kid and lamb taking pride of place. Butter is another of the typical local products, and this is also where the famous wines from the Ribera del Duero label are made.

Campos de Castilla train

This sightseeing train is the perfect excuse to take a weekend trip (normally available between May and November) from Madrid (Chamartín station) to Soria, and the experience includes the chance to enjoy typical products, dramatised entertainment and guided tours.

Shrine of San Saturio

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Numancia Archaeological Site

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Monastery of San Juan de Duero

A significant example of Romanesque architecture.

Burgo de Osma Cathedral

The original Romanesque church was commissioned by San Pedro de…

Gormaz Castle

This Moslem, Calif-style fortress was built in the X century to…

Lobos River Canyon Nature Reserve

The Canyon of the river Lobos is marked by spectacular vertical…

What to do

Other ideas for your trip

Senda del Río Trail

If you are in Castilla y León and you’d like to explore Cañón del Río Lobos Natural Park, this hiking trail is one of your best options.…

Cañón del Río Lobos park in Soria, Castilla y León

Wine activities along the Ribera del Duero Wine Route

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Autumn in nature

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A route through Spain's medieval towns and cities

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The Way of El Cid

Have you heard of ‘The Song of El Cid’? It is a famous Spanish poem from the 12th century that tells the story of the legendary knight Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar,…