Quintanilla del Agua in the Arlanza Valley

Quintanilla del Agua lies on the middle reaches of the Arlanza River, in the valley of the same name. The village is situated between Lerma and Covarrubias on the BU-904 road. Territorio Artlanza is located in the village; other features include the Iglesia de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora, traditional houses, a medieval fountain and the wine-growing heritage of the San Roque area. This brings geographical orientation, architectural features and cultural history together. When choosing a destination for a hotel stay, you can get your bearings in Quintanilla del Agua not only from its location, but also from these specific points of interest.

Territorio Artlanza: a village at a 1:1 scale

Territorio Artlanza recreates a Castilian village at a 1:1 scale using recycled materials. Its historical setting spans the Middle Ages to the last century. The scale means that the recreation has been built at full size. The complex also includes around fifteen themed museums. It therefore combines two elements: the recreated village as a complete spatial setting and the museums as a thematically organised part. Its broad historical span differs from an account that focuses on just one century. Visiting arrangements may change; check the current visitor information in advance.

Church and traditional architectural forms

The Iglesia de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora was first built in the 11th or 12th century in the Romanesque style. Its early construction history offers a different perspective on the village’s past from the recreation at Territorio Artlanza. The traditional houses also have distinctive features: they are built from adobe with juniper timber framing. Some projecting sections form enclosed balconies. Both the materials used and the shapes of individual architectural elements contribute to the village’s character.

The fountain and wine-growing culture

The medieval Fuente Lugar is a cube-shaped fountain in the village centre that supplies nearby gardens. Its form and function come together in this specific place. The San Roque area in the northern part of the village offers another perspective on its cultural heritage: there are hundreds of wine cellars dug into the ground, wine presses and picnic areas. Together, these features illustrate Quintanilla del Agua’s centuries-old wine-growing heritage. While Fuente Lugar is described by its shape and connection to the gardens, several types of facilities shape the landscape of San Roque.

The Belén Viviente and the 1950s

During the Belén Viviente, the entire village community depicts Castilian life in the 1950s in scenes along the village streets. Unlike the broad historical span of Territorio Artlanza, this depiction focuses on a single decade and on the participation of the village community. Dates may vary. If you would like to plan your trip around this event, check the relevant dates in advance.

For your travel planning, this offers a choice of different cultural highlights: a recreation spanning a broad historical period, Romanesque architectural history, traditional houses, wine-growing culture and a depiction of everyday life in the 1950s.

Discover more destinations: Quintanilla Vivar, Villagonzalo-Pedernales, Valdelateja, Nava De Ordunte, Hontoria, Salas De Los Infantes, Arija, Cuevas De San Clemente

For the broader travel overview: Burgos.