"The lake and the medieval village" Puebla de Sanabria by SirRichard
Puebla de Sanabria Travel Guide: 14 reviews and 29 photos
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.
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.
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...
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The Sanabria lake
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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
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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
Habones
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These are local giant beans, usually cooked with some chorizo, pepper and maybe potatoes. It is a nice (and cheap)... more travel advice
New part
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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
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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 :-)
NOTE TO SELF: Get back to Europe SOON, just look at what you are missing!!!
Puebla de Sanabria is lovely! Had the chance to visit it in May last year.