Castile and León It is the autonomous community that contributes the most localities to the prestigious list of ‘Most beautiful towns in Spain’, with 28 villas. Of them, six are in the province of Burgos, although among them stands out the spectacular municipality of Frias, located in the Las Merindades region and that has caught the attention of National Geographicwhich defines it as the ideal destination for Visit in the month of November.
Erected on the edge of one of the slopes of the Muela Hill, This town perplexes all visitors who come to it not only because of its location. on the edge of the abyss, but because its rich history makes it have a extraordinary architectural heritage. In addition, it is located in a natural environment that can be seen in its maximum splendor in autumn, which is why it has been chosen as the ideal destination of this penultimate month of the year 2024.
The wonders that there is to see in Frías (Burgos)
The origin of the Burgos municipality dates back to the 9th century, and in fact it still maintains the street layout and numerous buildings from the Middle Ages in its historic center, such as the imposing Castle of the Dukes of Frías. Built in the 12th century, this spectacular fortress built on top of the hill dominates the entire town, which was formerly surrounded by a wall of which today only a few vestiges remain.
Going down from the fort to the narrow streets of the center, tourists come across lThe incredible Hanging Houses, that may remind those of the city of Cuenca for its curious location on the edge of the hill. A few meters away is the Church of San Vicente Mártir, whose Romanesque portico has been on display in New York for 120 years, when the temple tower collapsed, and which also houses beautiful chapels.
Of course, you cannot stay only in the urban area of Frías, since in the surroundings of the town You can also visit several medieval wonders, such as the spectacular 13th century bridge which stands on the Ebro river or the Monastery of Santa María de Vadillo, dating from the same time. These buildings already give a clue of how impressive the surroundings of the municipality, although the natural spaces of the region of The Merindades They are even more sublime.
The natural environment that surrounds Frías
If you decide to make a weekend getaway To Frías, you cannot leave the beautiful town of Burgos without having known the magnificent natural environment that surrounds it and the enclaves that exist in it. In the neighboring municipality of Tobera you can find two of the most beautiful gothic hermitages of Castilla y León, such as Saint Christ and, above all, that of Santa María de la Hoz, which is nestled in the rock itself.
On the other hand, the most adventurous cannot miss the labyrinthine underground complex of the Ojo Guareña Natural Monument, an impressive karst cave tour that does not leave anyone indifferent. Therefore, do not hesitate to get away from the urban center of Frías for a few hours and explore the impressive places that are just a few kilometers away.