Guijuelo, Ham production municipality in Salamanca, Spain
The municipality of Guijuelo occupies a strategic position in the province of Salamanca, with rolling hills and fields supporting livestock and agriculture.
During the Middle Ages, Guijuelo developed into a central trading post where agricultural products and livestock exchanges shaped the local economy.
The annual Ham Festival brings together producers, residents, and visitors to celebrate the municipality's traditional cured meat production methods.
The A-66 highway connects Guijuelo with major cities in the region, providing essential transportation links for both commerce and tourism.
Local producers create Jamón Ibérico from black pigs raised on acorns in the surrounding pastures, following strict traditional methods.
Location: Province of Salamanca
Capital city: Guijuelo
Elevation above the sea: 1,003 m
Website: http://www.guijuelo.es
Part of: Mancomunitat de los Municipios de Guijuelo y su Entorno Comarcal
Shares border with: Puebla de San Medel, Fuenterroble de Salvatierra, Casafranca, Frades de la Sierra, Berrocal de Salvatierra, Pizarral, Aldeavieja de Tormes, Cespedosa de Tormes, Guijo de Ávila, Fuentes de Béjar
Website: http://guijuelo.es
GPS coordinates: 40.55750,-5.67139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57
Salvatierra
3.9 km
Entresierras
9.9 km
San Fernando reservoir
10.7 km
Puente del Congosto Castle
14.3 km
Bridge of Puente del Congosto
14.4 km
Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol
9.3 km
Edificio del Reloj
9.2 km
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Valparaíso
9.4 km
Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
17.1 km
Plaza de toros de Guijuelo
315 m
Dolmen El Teriñuelo
5.7 km
Silo of Guijuelo
959 m
Church of la Asunción, Sanchotello
15.1 km
Church of the Immaculate Conception, La Cabeza de Béjar
6.7 km
Castle of Salvatierra de Tormes
7 km
Church of la Asunción, Sorihuela
12.7 km
Granero de La Maya
15.8 km
Church of Saint Anthony Abbot, Fresnedoso de Béjar
13.9 km
Torreón de Guijuelo
545 m
Berrueco
14.4 km
Potro de herrar, Valdefuentes de Sangusín
17.2 km
Castillo de Cespedosa de Tormes
8.3 km
Potro de herrar, Santibáñez de Béjar
9.6 km
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Puente del Congosto
14.3 km
Church of Santiago Apostle, Guijo de Ávila
3.9 km
Church of Saint Gabriel the Archangel, El Tornadizo
18.8 km
Church of San Antonio de Padua, La Tala
12 km
Synagogue of Salvatierra de Tormes
7.1 kmReviews
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