Aranda de Duero

Aranda de Duero is a municipality in the Province of Burgos, Spain, that stretches along the Duero River at an elevation of 798 meters (2,618 feet). Vineyards and agricultural fields surround the town, which spreads across both riverbanks in a flat, open landscape.

The Council of Aranda took place here in 1473, an ecclesiastical synod under Archbishop Alfonso Carillo that focused on clerical reform. The town's location along the Duero made it an important trade center for the region since medieval times.

The Sonorama music festival transforms the town each August into a gathering point for musicians and music lovers from across Spain. Local wine clubs called peñas meet in the underground cellars beneath the town center for communal celebrations.

The position at the intersection of major transport routes offers direct connections to Madrid, Valladolid, Soria and other Spanish cities. Visitors can explore the town on foot, as most points of interest sit within the compact historic center.

An underground network of wine cellars connects beneath the town center, where local wine clubs hold their gatherings and celebrations. The cellars run for several kilometers and were originally carved into the limestone rock to maintain stable temperatures for wine storage.

Location: Province of Burgos

Capital city: Aranda de Duero

Elevation above the sea: 798 m

Part of: Mancomunitat «Ruta del Vino-Afluente Rural»

Shares border with: Baños de Valdearados, Quemada, Zazuar, Vadocondes, Fresnillo de las Dueñas, Fuentespina, Campillo de Aranda, Castrillo de la Vega, Villalba de Duero, Gumiel de Mercado, Quintana del Pidio, Gumiel de Izán, Villanueva de Gumiel

Website: http://arandadeduero.es

GPS coordinates: 41.67139,-3.68639

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:14