Candeleda

The municipality extends across 215 square kilometers at the southern base of Gredos Mountains, bordered by three provinces and autonomous communities.

Archaeological discoveries near Candeleda reveal continuous settlements from 3000 BC, including cave paintings at Peña Escrita and remnants from Neolithic periods.

The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción contains a Renaissance altarpiece and ceramic works by Juan Fernández from the 15th century.

Local workshops in Poyales del Hoyo produce traditional items from wood, leather, vegetable fibers, and textiles for visitors to purchase.

The La Vera Paprika Visitors Centre presents information about this regional product that gained importance from the 17th to mid-20th century.

Location: Province of Ávila

Capital city: Candeleda

Elevation above the sea: 428 m

Part of: Mancomunitat de Municipis «Bajo Tiétar»

Shares border with: Arenas de San Pedro, Zapardiel de la Ribera, Navalperal de Tormes, San Juan de Gredos, Bohoyo, Madrigal de la Vera, Oropesa, Calzada de Oropesa, Lagartera

Website: http://ayuntamientocandeleda.es

GPS coordinates: 40.15572,-5.24096

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54