Duruelo de la Sierra
Duruelo de la Sierra is a municipality of Spain, in the province of Soria, Autonomous Community of Castile and León.
Population
Duruelo de la Sierra has an area of 44.55 km², with a population of 1,473 inhabitants and a density of 31.56/km².Geography
- Altitude: 1205 metres
- Distance to Soria: 55 kilometres
Monuments and Statues
- Santa Marina Hermitage.
- San Miguel Arcángel Church, extended 16th Century.
- Medieval Graveyard, behind San Miguel's Church. Much touristic interest, dating from the 9th to the 10th Century.
Flora and fauna
The flora of this particular region is emphasized by Scots Pine, accompanied by Erica vagans, and Oak Tree.The fauna for this particular region is emphasized by Red Deer, European Roe Deer, Wild Boar and Eagle.
Economy
- Forest advantages, distribution between neighbours results in a gain of sales of the pines.
- Furniture and Wood Industry, the great industrial estate is currently expanding.
- There exists several sawmills where the pines become planks, and are sold to Spain and other countries.
Locations
- Pico de Urbión : observed from the valley, much touristic interest.
- Castroviejo: location contains unusual rock formations.
- Cueva Serena
- La Chorla
- Ambas Cuerdas
- Fuente del berro
- Peñas blancas
- Laguna de Urbión
- Nacimiento del Duero
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Duruelo de la Sierra is twinned with:Festivals and traditions
Festivals
- Martes de Carnaval: A Tuesday of February or March.
- Santa Marina: 17 and 18 of July.
- El Cristo: 13 to 17 of September.
Traditions
- La Ronda: the celebration of Martes de Carnaval and Santa Marina.
- Vaca Flaca: the celebration of Martes de Carnaval.
- La Rueda
- Colgar al Judas