Iberian Peninsula

Pedraza de la Sierra, Segovia almost in Center geographic of the Iberian Peninsula, in the province of Segovia, is situated the community of Villa and land of Pedraza. A comarca located in the skirts of the today Parque Natural of the Sierra de Guadarrama, which makes natural border between Castile and Leon and the community of Madrid. The town of Pedraza is a perfectly preserved or restored medieval village. It is walled, and you can access the site through the door of the villa (single entry). It was declared a Monumental ensemble in 1951. The castle of Pedraza was the residence of the painter Zuloaga and is conseva software in good condition, being striking his view from the cliffs area. They are also imposing arcaded plaza Mayor, jail of the Villa and the Church of San Juan.

Tourism in the locality is also based on the cuisine being its main dish (roasted lamb) lamb, besides the segovian dishes of suckling pig, beans or punch. Outside the walls to the Hermitage of Nuestra Senora de las Vegas can be noted in Santiuste de Pedraza, where is the patron saint of the comarca. Romanesque church arcaded and declared of cultural interest. Regarding activities in Pedraza noteworthy night of the candles (in July) and closures of bulls in the festivities of September. It truly is worth visiting the area at any time of the year.