Las Merchanas Hill Fort

Las Merchanas spans across two hills bordered by the River Camaces, featuring stone walls with two main gates and numerous small entrances still intact.

The fortification stands as a testament to Iron Age Celtic settlements, particularly the Vetton culture, which established defensive structures in western Spain.

Stone sculptures known as verracos, representing animal figures from ancient Celtic traditions, were discovered at the site and relocated to Lumbrales town center.

The archaeological site maintains open access throughout the year without entrance fees, with visitor information available at the tourism office in Casa del Conde.

The defensive walls incorporate natural terrain features and the River Camaces, demonstrating advanced military engineering techniques from the pre-Roman period.

Location: Lumbrales

Accessibility: Inaccessible en fauteuil roulant

Website: http://salamancaterritorioveton.com/castros.php

GPS coordinates: 40.97257,-6.65594

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:52