Iglesia Mozárabe de Peñalba de Santiago

Intriguing little church with strong Moorish influence

The interior of this church can only be accessed with a guided tour (for a fee). We were glad that we opted for the tour, which is also accompanied by a video about the village. It was fascinating t...

Intriguing little church with strong Moorish influence

The interior of this church can only be accessed with a guided tour (for a fee). We were glad that we opted for the tour, which is also accompanied by a video about the village. It was fascinating t...

Over 1000 years old, beautiful

Pelaba has been completely restored over the past decade and it truly is one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. It's well of the beaten track and the road, although in great shape, is not for th...

Over 1000 years old, beautiful

Pelaba has been completely restored over the past decade and it truly is one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. It's well of the beaten track and the road, although in great shape, is not for th...

A Jewel atop the Mountain

The thousand-year-old chapel of Penalba de Santiago is sacred to the people of the Bierzo region. Perched at the very top of the remote Valley of Silence, its Mozarabic arches, darksome interior, and ...