Peñaranda de Bracamonte

The municipality occupies 23 square kilometers of land at 902 meters above sea level, positioned 40 kilometers from the city of Salamanca.

A devastating explosion at the local powder mill in July 1939 resulted in 80 fatalities and 1,500 injuries, marking a significant event in local history.

The town center features three connected squares that originated from a 14th-century royal privilege establishing the location as a regional market center.

The tourism office at Plaza de España 14 operates from Tuesday through Saturday between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM, providing information about local activities.

Local gastronomy includes a regional stew called lúa, which combines potatoes, rice, and cod in a traditional preparation method specific to this area.

Location: Province of Salamanca

Capital city: Peñaranda de Bracamonte

Elevation above the sea: 903 m

Part of: Mancomunidad «Comarca de Peñaranda»

Website: https://bracamonte.es

GPS coordinates: 40.90173,-5.19797

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51