Where can you sleep?
As in all Spanish provinces, the capital of the province is where the majority of tourist are gathered, which also means it is where you will have less opportunities to find accommodation.
But the truth is Soria is much more than just it capital; it is its fields, its gastronomy, its culture and its heritage, and it is also the many charming and magical towns and villages that surround ad protect the capital.
Amongst the most beautiful ones, which also make for the perfect rural destinations, is Calatañazor a town with a medieval air and the streets and urban constructions of which are mainly built in stone and, unfortunately, also quite steep. The landscape here is also very beautiful.
Another must you cannot miss here is Burgo de Osma, which is currently an Historic-Artistic site due to the very good conditions in which its monumental heritage from the Middle-Ages has been kept.
Medinaceli, considered a cultural place of interest, Vinuesa and the spectacular views of the mountains of Sierra de Urbión and Sierra de Cebollera and, finally, Ucero which is a place yet to be discovered and which has an impressive templar castle.
What to do in the area?
There is a very wide offer of activities to do and places to visit here in Soria.
The history of this province is closely related to religious culture and tradition, which means that you will find here many places devoted to religious cult.
Starting with the monastery of San Juan de Duero, this is a spectacular place where you will discover the very essence of the Romanesque art, which you will find examples of scattered all over the province, although you will see that some in some of them there were parts added later during the Renaissance.
Also, if you are a sports-lover, you will find around the natural areas that surround the whole province many routes and mountain paths where you can do hiking.
What typical foods are recommended?
The gastronomy of this province is the result of all the elaboration techniques, local products and the influences from neighbouring provinces. All of these elements are what make the local cuisine of Soria a very varied and rich one.
Livestock is an essential part of the tradition of this province that is also present in its cuisine,where you will find an abundance of roast meats.
You will be able to appreciate here a mixture of its agricultural tradition, with beans and vegetables on the menu, as well as some other from its cattle-rising tradition, with meat as its main ingredient.
Amongst the famous local daily products is goat's cheese in its local Soria variety which has a very intense flavour and aroma.
Amongst the most popular recipes is the 'chanfaina' with lamb as its main ingredient, as well as the local pork loin.
To add a final sweet touch to your meal, the butter with which 'paciencias de Almazán' are prepared give this sweet delicacy its characteristic buttery flavour.
Where are the festivities?
To conclude your trip, we recommend you visit some of the towns and villages of this province when the local festivities are held, which is always the best way of getting to know a place and its people. The culture, gastronomy and, in general, the essence of each of this areas, will add tons of fun to the local festivities.
The most popular ones are the Fiestas de San Juan, also known as the Fiestas de la Madre de Dios. They start following Thursday after San Juan (the Spanish celebration of Saint John), and are considered of National Tourist Interest.
Another of the main local festivities honours San Saturio and takes place October 2.
As a Spanish saying goes, "haga frío o calor, San Saturio, el día dos" which means that either cold or warm, San Saturio must be always celebrated on the second
There are also many other local festivities held during the rest of the year along the province that we recommend you check out and see for yourself.
