Discover Coca
Accommodation in Coca
Coca brings together archaeological and medieval traces with an extensive forest landscape. Key themes for your stay include historic walls and Roman remains, architectural features of the church and town gate, as well as forests, resin extraction and trails.
Archaeological Traces and Buildings
The Vaccean city wall of Cauca dates from the late 4th or early 3rd century BC. More than 200 metres of Coca’s medieval city wall remain at their original location. The two fortifications represent different periods in the town’s history.
The Domus Romana preserves Roman remains extending nearly 200 metres. These include colourful frescoes up to two metres high. The Torre de San Nicolás marks a different historical trace: it is the only visible remnant of the vanished Romanesque church of San Nicolás.
The church and town gate also offer specific architectural details. The tombs in the Iglesia de Santa MarĂa la Mayor are made of Carrara marble and were created by DomĂ©nico Fancelli and BartolomĂ© Ordóñez. The Puerta de la Villa, also known as the Puerta de Segovia, has a brick alfiz on its outer side. On the inner side, above the lintel, is a painted depiction of the Deesis on a panel. Thus, the gate brings together an architectural detail on the outside and an image on the inside.
If you are visiting in August, the festival in honour of Nuestra Señora and San Roque may also be of interest: it takes place on 15 and 16 August. Traditional events include bull runs, capeas, fire bulls and fireworks. The programme may vary.
Forest, Resin Extraction and Trails
The Museo Nacional Forestal CEREBOSMA is located in Coca and comprises two buildings with exhibitions about nature and forests. Exhibits include resin extraction methods and tools, as well as collections relating to trees, seeds, fauna, fungi and forest plants. The subjects range from working with resin to different elements of the forest landscape.
The Ruta de los refugios resineros leads to three restored shelters. In the past, they protected resin workers from the weather and served as resting places. While the museum focuses on tools, methods and collections, the shelters illustrate the former role of resin work shelters and rest stops. The VĂa Verde del Valle del Eresma also passes through Coca and is suitable for walking and cycling.
Coca lies on a ridge between the rivers Voltoya and Eresma and is surrounded by an extensive forest landscape. This includes 8,000 hectares of registered public forest with PEFC certification. Stone pines and, above all, resin pines are characteristic of this woodland, alongside other privately owned forest areas. These details give the landscape a concrete connection to the exhibitions and the town’s resin-making history.
Accommodation in Coca
The municipal Casa del Peregrino is located at Avda. Juan Pablo II 42. It has 16 beds in bunk beds; mattresses and blankets are provided. If you are considering this accommodation for your stay, check its availability for your dates in advance.
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