"A nice little town in the heart of Castilla" Covarrubias by SirRichard

Covarrubias Travel Guide: 25 reviews and 48 photos

Covarrubias is a nice quiet town with old houses, interesting sights and monuments and excellent gastronomy.
Here you can find typical castillian old houses, like the ones in the photo.

Location of Covarrubias

Is located in the province of BURGOS, in the north half of Spain, just 22 kms away from the main highway N-I (Lerma) and 40 kms south of Burgos.

The main church

In the travelogue you can take a look at some drawings I made with pencil during a short stay there for 2 days this last december.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A relaxed village for a weekend
Cons:Freezing cold!

Last visit to Covarrubias: Dec 2002
Intro Written Dec 26, 2002
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The triptic of the 3 Wise Kings - Covarrubias

The triptic of the 3 Wise Kings Local Customs (1)

Probably the best jewel of the Colegiata Museum is this 3D painted wooden representation of the birth of Jesus and the... more travel advice

Marvellous tombs Off The Beaten Path (2)

Inside the Colegiata church you can find many of this 3D-tombs of important people with lying statues of the death on... more travel advice

Dona Urraca Tower Things to Do (6)

This impressive old tower in the Dona Sancha square is nowadays private, but you can visit it in summer under request. more travel advice

Local crafts Shopping (1)

There are many shops around where you can buy local crafts, natural products, outdoor clothes... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Rey Chindasvinto Hotel

Favorites (1)
A great gothic church

Travelogues (1)

Written Dec 26, 2002

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Beach_dog Jul 20, 2003 at 3:59 AM

Poor Kristina... I'm off to research her history now. Hope it was not anything she ate.
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Jeannie0974 Mar 21, 2003 at 1:25 PM

I was married in this town last Oct. - my husband is from here - it is the most charming village in all of Spain.
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Gypsystravels Jan 17, 2003 at 2:05 PM

Such a beautiful little town, and you add that special touch with you drawings!!
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acemj Jan 16, 2003 at 6:50 PM

That 3D tryptic looks amazing. Great ruins. Also, great drawings!
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Carmela71 Jan 14, 2003 at 2:48 AM

lovely draws..... can you belive I have neveer been here? This summer is a must! I promise! Great pages joaquin!