Valdáliga: Lamadrid, History and Routes

Lamadrid brings together architectural history, route guidance, and a sports facility in a set of clearly defined themes. If you are looking for a hotel in Valdáliga, these interests can provide a helpful starting point for planning your trip. Historical landmarks include Losvia Palace and San Martín Church. The routes differ in that one is a historical route with a hiking section, while the other is expressly intended for driving. The pump track adds a sporting focus to these themes.

Losvia Palace and San Martín Church

Losvia Palace is located in Lamadrid and dates from the 18th century. It is considered an example of Montañes Baroque architecture. San Martín Church adds a building dating from the 17th century to the historical picture: its vaulted roof and the tower at the front are distinctive features of the building. This places an art-historical classification of the palace alongside an architectural description of the church.

The church also houses a main altarpiece attributed to the workshop of Casar de Periedo and dating to around 1660. Lamadrid has origins in the High Middle Ages. The history of the village therefore began before the palace and church were built. San Martín, in turn, offers two distinct historical points of reference in the form of the building and the altarpiece, whose date is expressly approximate.

Routes through Lamadrid and Valdáliga

The historical “Carlos I” route passes through Lamadrid along a side road. Its section there runs through the districts of Losvia, San Salvador, La Hoya, La Cantera, and La Venta. These five names provide more detailed directions within Lamadrid than the village name alone.

The “Por los pueblos de Valdáliga” driving route is intended for travel by car, is 44.7 kilometers long, and also passes through Lamadrid. It leads to Lamadrid’s highest point, where there is an inscription. The routes can therefore be distinguished by their format: “Carlos I” is a historical route with a hiking section; “Por los pueblos de Valdáliga” is the route expressly intended for driving.

The Cantabrian Sea, Comillas, and Monte Corona can be seen along the hiking section of the “Carlos I” route. The visibility of these destinations may vary depending on conditions. Together with the route’s passage through five named districts, this provides specific guidance about different aspects of the historical route.

An accessible sports facility

Lamadrid’s pump track is fully adapted to be accessible. It complements the historic buildings and routes with a sports facility. If you would also like to include sports facilities in your trip planning alongside architectural history and routes, it is a distinct point of interest.

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