La Alberca
La Alberca is Zamora is the capital of the province of Salamanca in the Castile and Leon region of Spain.
La Alberca is one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Its buildings are lovely half-timber houses and in the summer they are hung with vibrant displays of geraniums and summer flowers. The main square, the Plaza Mayor, is surrounded by these lovely buildings with their columned arcades offering shelter from the bright sunshine.
La Alberca was the first village in Spain to be given National Historic Monument Status.
Visit La Alberca, Spain
Cars are not allowed into the centre of Alberca except for those belonging to residents and so it really is like stepping back in time as you wander around this beautiful village.
The 18th Century Church of the Assumption has a 16th century granite pulpit and a wonderful Gothic Processional cross. La Alberca's Feast of the Assumption on the 15th August is one of the best in Spain. Women of the village dress in fabulous traditional dresses.
The main square offers lots of cafés where you can sit and soak up the atmosphere.
Places near La Alberca
The beautiful city of Salamanca and the village of Ciudad Rodrigo (another of the most beautiful villages of Spain) are both nearby.
