Cevico De La Torre: Valley Views and History
Accommodation in Cevico De La Torre
Cevico De La Torre lies on the lower part of a slope, whose spur separates the valleys of the Maderano and the Arroyo Valle de Cerrato. The landscape and history of the town can be seen in specific places: at a hermitage 876 meters above sea level, in churches in the town center, and in traces of different ways of life from the past. You can tailor your stay to the themes that interest you most.
Valley Views and Buildings in Town
The Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Rasedo stands on the summit at the edge of the mountain. From there, you can look out over the broad valley. The Iglesia de San MartĂn offers a different perspective: it stands on a hill in the town center and was built in the Renaissance style in the late 16th century. Access is via a staircase with 96 steps—a practical point to consider when planning a visit to the church.
The Ermita de Santa Ana is also part of the townscape. This single-nave temple with a transept dates from the 17th century. Its stone façade dates to 1730, and the vaults are decorated with Baroque stucco. The buildings thus combine different architectural features, without requiring a specific sightseeing route.
Archaeological Traces and Local History
On the slopes of the Castillo and Cueva Grande hills, north of the town center, there is a group of primitive dwellings dug into the ground. Archaeological remains in the hills northeast of the town center also suggest that the municipality was already inhabited in Celtiberian times. Alongside these traces, there is a later discovery: Roman silver coins were found in Cevico De La Torre, including denarii of Julius Caesar, Tiberius, and Caligula.
Another way to explore local history is through the Museo La Casa del Abuelo, a private ethnographic house museum. Using old objects, it reconstructs a house from 1863, as well as the work and way of life of earlier generations. Unlike the archaeological traces, this perspective focuses on everyday life and domestic spaces. The Casa Fuerte Medieval, also known locally as the Palacio de los Uñate, can be glimpsed through its remains: it probably originated in the 14th century, and the complex included four towers and a rubble-stone wall.
Tradition, Rural Architecture, and the Changing Seasons
El DragĂłn is listed as a pastoral monument. The complex consists of a hut, three pens, and two circular enclosures connected by a corridor. Its features help explain it as rural architecture: the enclosures and connecting passage are as much a part of its description as the hut and pens.
The Bodegas y Cuevas area serves different purposes throughout the year. In spring and summer, it is used for eating, drinking, and socializing; peñas also gather there during the village festivities. In autumn, the area is associated with the grape harvest. These seasonal connections add a dimension to the local character distinct from the buildings and historical finds.
One of the traditions passed down through the generations is the dance of a typical jota ceviqueña in honor of the alabaster statue of the Virgin, Nuestra Señora del Rasedo, a 16th-century figure. During a procession, Danzantes accompany the parade, dance at the altars, and dance their way up the 96 steps of the Iglesia de San MartĂn. During the RomerĂa, the Virgen del Rasedo is brought back to her hermitage in a procession led by a traditional parade of carts. No current event date is specified, so it is advisable to check specific festival dates before your trip.
A Route Toward Alba de Cerrato
The La Puerta del Cerrato route leads toward Alba de Cerrato as you leave Cevico De La Torre. It offers a practical way to orient yourself in the region. Together with the view over the valley, archaeological traces, and buildings, it shows how many different themes come together in one place—from landscape and architecture to long-standing traditions.
Discover more destinations: Cordovilla La Real, Valoria Del Alcor, Villalcázar De La Sirga, Astudillo, Villovieco, Palencia, Villamuriel De Cerrato, Villada.
Go to the main travel guide: Palencia.
