"The lake and the medieval village" Puebla de Sanabria by SirRichard

Puebla de Sanabria Travel Guide: 14 reviews and 29 photos

Sanabria

Sanabria area is located in the ZAMORA province, near the north east corner of Portugal. The main natural attraction there is the beautiful Sanabria Lake, but all the surroundings are very nice and the little town Puebla de Sanabria really deserves a visit.

The town

The village's center

Puebla de Sanabria is a small typical castillian village, originally built on top of a rock around a deffensive castle, though the actual village has spread around the walls and outside the original rock.

Medieval atmosphere

The castle

The tiny historical center has a real medieval atmosphere with that magnificient castle and all those stone paved narrow streets. I was there in december, freezing cold, so there were not many tourists. This way you could walk alone along the streets and feel you were 700-800 years ago, walking around the castle...

Last visit to Puebla de Sanabria: Dec 2005
Intro Updated Jan 16, 2006
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Reviews (14)

The Sanabria lake Sports & Outdoors (1)

The Sanabria lake is a good place for walking, hiking or even swimming if you come here in summer. There are many little... more travel advice

Old part Things to Do (6)

The old part is located on top of the rock, it is easy to see when you arrive by car, and it gives the village its... more travel advice

The beans at a local grocery - Puebla de Sanabria

Habones Shopping (1)

These are local giant beans, usually cooked with some chorizo, pepper and maybe potatoes. It is a nice (and cheap)... more travel advice

A view from the top - Puebla de Sanabria

New part Things to Do (6)

Around the original historic centre a new town has been built, where most of the daily life of locals happen. The old... more travel advice

Local Customs (1)
Touristic signboards
Hotels (2)
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kiwi Feb 17, 2006 at 11:54 PM

What a lovely little page, I'd love to visit Sanabria one day!! Super photos, the bars sound fun and how about the frozed fountain!! Seems like an interesting town to snooop around, thanks for showing me, Pam :-)
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catalysta Jan 22, 2006 at 11:51 AM

NOTE TO SELF: Get back to Europe SOON, just look at what you are missing!!!
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bijo69 Jan 16, 2006 at 6:58 AM

Puebla de Sanabria is lovely! Had the chance to visit it in May last year.