Kampaoh Picos de Urbión

Explore the medieval centre of Soria, on the Douro River. Check out the collections of archaeological artifacts and antiquities at the Museo Numantino, or delve into Spanish literature at the Casa de los Poetas. If you need a breather, Alameda de Cervantes de Soria is a large park with shaded lawns and an observation tower. Across the Douro from Soria, the river bank is punctuated by religious buildings, including the ruins of the medieval Monasterio de San Juan de Duero (half an hour’s drive) and the Ermita de San Saturio (40 minutes), which dates from the early 1700s and seems to cling to the rocks above the water. The forested limestone landscape of Cañón del Río Lobos Natural Park is home to a colony of vultures, but you might also be able to spot otters and wild boars during your hikes here. The 12th century Hermitage of San Bartolomé (45 minutes’ drive) is said to have been a key location for the Order of the Knights Templar.