This is Tiedra, medieval castle and lavender fields in Valladolid

Surely you know that Valladolid province, Like all Castilla y Leonit's land of castles.

Of majestic castles, like that of Peñafiel, or large walled fortifications that protect a town, as in the case of Uruena. But also of defensive towers.

A good example of this type of fortification is the Tiedra castle, which you can visit in the region of Torozos Mountains of the aforementioned Castilian province.

When you do your route by car Through this region, you will be in an area where historically the so-called border castles whose purpose was to defend the limits of the kingdoms of Castile and León.

But in recent times, the attractiveness of visiting this small town has increased substantially following the new planting of lavender fields, which attracts visitors during flowering periods.

Curiosities history of Tiedra Castle in Valladolid

The origins of castle They date back to the end of the 12th century, although there is news of him from the times of Sancho II of Castile, El Cid y Lady Magpie.

At first it was a simple defensive tower located next to the new location of the town of Tiedra, since at first it was located on the adjacent hill that you now see on the other side of the road.

In that original location you now find the Hermitage of Our Lady of Tiedra Vieja, from the 17th century, and before that there was a Roman settlement, specifically, the city of Amallóbriga.

In the 14th century the defensive tower was closed with an extended wall that protected the town of Tiedra.

At this time the moat was also built.

Nowadays, the castle, almost in ruins, becomes the property of the city council, which in 2005 undertook a renovation whose results you can now see during your visit.

If you come along the road from the southwest, you will best see the location of the defensive fortification.

On a hill, about 200 meters from the location of the town, the Tiedra castle It stands proud on the Castilian plain.

Its location, combined with the sobriety of its figure, is where its greatest charm is found.

This is the experience of visiting Tiedra Castle

With the experience of our visit, I tell you in advance that when you access the Tiedra castle, the first thing you can do is walk its walls.

When you enter the tower, on the first floor inside you find a museum room with some objects and information panels where you can see the great presence of castles in Valladolid and the bordering provinces.

The restoration carried out will allow you to climb a relatively comfortable wooden staircase to the second floor of the tower, although to reach the terrace, you will have to climb a very narrow spiral staircase with stone steps of a certain thickness. height.

Already on the terrace you will have, in the foreground, views of the town of Tiedra and the aforementioned hermitage, as well as excellent panoramic views of the great plain that extends through this area of Torozos Mountains.

To highlight the curious machicolations of wood that are in the wall, whose interior you can access if you overcome the undoubted vertigo that its floor produces.

It will also catch your attention geodesic vertex There is that one corner of the tower, which they found (and have left) when the restoration of the tower was undertaken.

Visiting hours of Tiedra Castle

The Tiedra Castle visiting hours They are, in July and August, every day of the week (Monday morning, closed), from 11 a.m. to 14 p.m. and from 17,30:20 p.m. to XNUMX p.m.

The rest of the year, visits are only on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, with the same schedules, but with prior reservation (tel. 667763852, email tourismtiedra@gmail.com).

The ticket prices They are 2 euros for the general fee, with free tickets for children under 12 years old.

You can sign up for guided tours at 12,30:XNUMX p.m., with prior reservation.

Where to see Lavender fields in Tiedra

Now, as we have mentioned, at the appropriate time of year, in stone currently you can see lavender fields in bloom.

Lavender began to be planted in 2008 and currently, in the northern part of the town you can see some 500 hectares.

The best dates to see lavender blooming in Tiedra They are, depending on the weather, from the end of June to the beginning of August.

How to visit the Lavender Interpretation Center in Tiedra

The interest that lavender fields in Spain have recently aroused is such that since 2019 in Tiedra you can visit a Lavender Interpretation Center.

there you can deepen your knowledge of lavender and its historical and cultural importance.

Furthermore you have detailed information about lavender plant, its cultivation process, its various applications and properties, and its relevance in local tradition.

El Interpretation Center also provides interactive exhibits and educational activities for the whole family, being also a place to purchase lavender products, such as essential oils, soaps and artisan products.

Here you have information about Tiedra Lavender Interpretation Center.

Hermitage of Our Lady of Tiedra Vieja

To complete your visit to this small town in Valladolid, as I have mentioned, in front of the castle you have the Hermitage of Our Lady of Tiedra Vieja.

Between the 16th and 18th centuries, the current inn complex and what is actually a sanctuary were built.

Built in a single nave, this temple has a great baroque decoration, especially in the head and dome.

In addition to the organ located high on one of the sides, you will be attracted by the large collection of photos of Tiedra ancestors who over the years have left their portraits in this church where the Romanesque image of the town's patron saint.

Map: where is and how to get to Tiedra Castle in Valladolid

El Tiedra castle It is located 45 minutes by car west of the city of Valladolid and just over two hours from Madrid.

Photos Tiedra castle and lavender fields

Here you have more photos of Tiedra castle in the Valladolid province.