Peñafiel

Peñafiel is a municipality in Valladolid Province located at 754 meters elevation in the fertile Duero valley of northern Castile and León. The town spreads across gently rolling terrain surrounded by agricultural land dedicated to viticulture.

The municipality was founded in 1013 and grew into a key medieval settlement with nineteen churches and a strategic hilltop position. This importance arose from controlling trade routes and wine production across the region.

The Plaza del Coso is a medieval square where the municipality owns all the windows and balconies, with viewing rights auctioned off during traditional festivals. This practice reflects how local people shape and share public space in daily celebrations.

The municipality contains numerous underground caves with constant temperatures that serve as storage for Ribera del Duero wines. Visitors should prepare for varying conditions and wear sturdy footwear when exploring the wine cellars or historic town center.

During traditional celebrations, the municipality retains exclusive rights to control all private home openings around the Plaza del Coso and regulate their use. This unusual legal practice traces back to medieval customs and continues today.

Location: Campo de Peñafiel

Inception: 1013

Capital city: Peñafiel

Elevation above the sea: 754 m

Part of: Mancomunitat «Campo de Peñafiel», Mancomunidad «Comarca de la Churrería»

Shares border with: Canalejas de Peñafiel, Torre de Peñafiel, Manzanillo, Quintanilla de Arriba, Pesquera de Duero, Curiel de Duero, Bocos de Duero, Castrillo de Duero, Olmos de Peñafiel, Rábano

Website: http://penafiel.es

GPS coordinates: 41.59751,-4.12279

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:40