Casco antiguo Covarrubias
The old town of Covarrubias is a historic neighbourhood in a small village in the Arlanza region. It features cobblestone streets lined with houses built from wood and stone, many showing decorated wooden beams beneath their roofs and traditional regional architecture.
The village was settled more than a thousand years ago and held strategic importance during the Middle Ages. A castle ruin from the tenth century and churches built in the twelfth century remain standing, marking the town's defensive past and religious significance.
The town's character comes from its medieval roots visible in how people move through the narrow streets and gather in its squares. The mix of old houses built with wood and adobe reflects how the community has lived here for centuries, using traditional building methods passed down through generations.
Parking in the old centre is limited, so it is better to leave your car on roads outside the historic area and walk in. There is also a free parking area for camper vans and motorhomes near the town centre for those travelling with larger vehicles.
A Norwegian princess married a Spanish king and settled here, with her burial place in the church of San Cosme and San Damian. A small chapel outside the village was built in her honour and named after a Norwegian saint.
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