Travel Guide Aguilar De Campoo

During his first visit in 1517, Charles V was received with great pomp by the local nobility. On his return in 1522, he visited the tomb of Bernardo del Carpio, a knight made famous by his bravery in the battle of Roncesvalles, whose sword he took with him. Nestled on the bank of the Pisuerga River, this small town still has beautiful emblazoned houses. Its medieval castle overlooks the historic town. We will not miss to stroll on the Plaza de España to admire the gothic collegiate church of San Miguel and to visit the monastery of Santa María la Real. In addition to its heritage, the city is famous for its cookie industry. A tourist office (www.aguilardecampoo.com) is located at Paseo Cascajera, 10.In the surrounding area, there are several places not to be missed. Like the church of Santa María de La Mave, on the P-212 road between Aguilar and Cervera, 3 km from the exit of Aguilar, which is part of a Benedictine monastery from the 9th century. Heading south on the N-611, 6 km away, you will find a fork in the road to the rock hermitage of Olleros de Pisuerga. In Corvio, you can see the 13th-century church of Santa Juliana, a little way from the village. In Rueda de Pisuerga, make a detour to San Cebrian de Muda for the murals in its Romanesque church.