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Las Medulas
A surreal landscape of red clay pinnacles in Leon, the remains of the Roman Empire's largest open-pit gold mine.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Castille and León, Spain · Europe
Balboa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Vega de Valcarce, 30km from Las Medulas.
Balboa is a town located in Castille and León, Spain. With a population of 395, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Balboa sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Balboa to your route.
Balboa (Spanish: Spanish pronunciation: [balˈβoa]), known in Leonese language as Valbona, is a municipality and village located in the region of El Bierzo (province of León, Castile and León, Spain). According to the 2025 census (INE)[1], the municipality had a population of 269 inhabitants.
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Balboa is located in Castille and León, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.7061 latitude, -6.9222 longitude.
Balboa has a population of approximately 395 people, making it a town in Spain.
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natural wonder
A surreal landscape of red clay pinnacles in Leon, the remains of the Roman Empire's largest open-pit gold mine.
30 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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