natural wonder
Las Medulas
A surreal landscape of red clay pinnacles in Leon, the remains of the Roman Empire's largest open-pit gold mine.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Castille and León, Spain · Europe
Carracedelo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Cacabelos, 11km from Las Medulas.
Carracedelo is a town located in Castille and León, Spain. With a population of 3,481, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Carracedelo 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 Carracedelo to your route.
Carracedelo (Spanish pronunciation: [karaθeˈðelo]) is a village and municipality located in the region of El Bierzo (province of León, Castile and León, Spain). According to the 2010 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 3,658 inhabitants. The partially restored ruins of the Monastery of Saint Mary ofRead more
Carracedo are nearby.
The populated places of this municipality include Carracedo proper, Carracedo del Monasterio, Posada del Bierzo, Villadepalos, Villamartín de la Abadía and Villaverde de la Abadía.
It is one of the towns of El Bierzo where the population also speaks Leonese, but this language is extinguishing because the Junta of Castilla y León does not preserve Leonese culture in this zone. For these reasons Leonese is not taught in schools; it is an optional subject in the syllabus.
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Carracedelo is located in Castille and León, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.5560 latitude, -6.7332 longitude.
Carracedelo has a population of approximately 3,481 people, making it a town in Spain.
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A surreal landscape of red clay pinnacles in Leon, the remains of the Roman Empire's largest open-pit gold mine.
11 km · about 20 min drive
April to October
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