Walls of Olmedo, Medieval defensive walls in Olmedo, Spain

The Walls of Olmedo are medieval fortifications that encircle the town with stone barriers, featuring several gates and watchtowers positioned at regular intervals. They form a continuous defensive ring that clearly marks the former extent of the settlement.

The walls of Olmedo date from the 11th century, linked to the town's position within the Comunidades de Villa y Tierra of Castile. Of the original circuit only about a third still stands, best preserved on the northern and eastern sides. Of the former gateways, only those of San Miguel and La Villa survive.

The walls date from the 11th century, when Olmedo belonged to the Comunidades de Villa y Tierra, a system of town-and-country jurisdictions. Of the original circuit about a third still stands, best kept on the north and east sides, and only the San Miguel and Villa gateways survive.

Only about a third of the original wall still stands, best preserved on the north and east sides, and of the old gateways only San Miguel and the Puerta de la Villa remain. Plan your walk around these surviving stretches rather than a complete circuit.

Only about a third of the original wall still stands, and the best-kept sections are on the north and east sides. Of the old gateways, just two survive: the Puerta de San Miguel and the Puerta de la Villa. The wall's origin is tied to Olmedo's position within the Comunidades de Villa y Tierra.