Zamora Province, Administrative province in western Castile and León, Spain
Zamora Province is an administrative area in western Castile and León, Spain, bordering Portugal. Wide fields alternate with rolling hills, while the Duero River flows through the landscape and several natural parks shape the region.
Celtic tribes inhabited the area before Romans built roads and fortifications. In medieval times, numerous Romanesque churches and castles were built that still mark the landscape today.
The province contains 250 municipalities that maintain local traditions, with the capital Zamora housing 24 Romanesque churches from the 12th and 13th centuries.
Small villages offer lodging and simple restaurants, while larger towns like Benavente and Toro provide more services. Most roads are easy to drive, but some rural routes require a sturdy vehicle.
The lagoons of Villafáfila attract thousands of cranes in winter, resting here during their migration. A rare truffle species also grows in oak forests, collected by locals who know the best spots.
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