In 2025, seven little-known villages joined the network of the most beautiful villages in Spain. It is a demanding label that highlights still-confidential treasures. Discover them.
Each year, the Los Pueblos Más Bonitos de España honours several remarkable villages for the quality of their heritage and the efforts made to preserve it. In 2025, seven new localities joined this highly coveted circle, bringing the network to 122 certified villages. The selection once again illustrates the diversity of Spanish landscapes. Here are the latest additions.
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Berlanga de Duero
Dominated by an impressive medieval castle, Berlanga de Duero perfectly embodies the Castilian fortified town. Its well-preserved walls surround a historic centre where a monumental Renaissance church rises above the rooftops. The entire ensemble forms a powerful panorama that reflects the town’s historic importance.
La Fresneda
Considered one of the most remarkable architectural ensembles in the Matarraña region, La Fresneda is organised around a large square lined with elegant arcades. Its architecture blends Gothic and Renaissance influences in a harmonious urban landscape, overlooked by the ruins of an ancient castle.
Jerez de los Caballeros
In southwestern Spain, Jerez de los Caballeros reveals a beautiful setting marked by majestic bell towers and old defensive walls. Strongly linked to the era of the Knights Templar, the town preserves a particularly rich religious and military heritage.
Llerena
Often nicknamed the ‘little Athens of Extremadura’, Llerena charms visitors with the elegance of its architecture. Its carefully preserved heritage reflects an important cultural and artistic past. The large central square remains the vibrant heart of the town.
Linares de Mora
Nestled in the province of Teruel in the region of Aragon, Linares de Mora offers spectacular mountain scenery. Its steep streets wind between stone houses with sober façades. The Gothic church is particularly worth a visit.
Letur
Tucked away in the mountains of Albacete, Letur preserves the imprint of its historic past. The old town forms a maze of narrow winding streets opening onto dramatic views. Adventurous visitors can also discover streams and small waterfalls that add a refreshing touch to this perched village.
Poza de la Sal
In the province of Burgos, Poza de la Sal owes its history to salt extraction. While its carefully preserved medieval centre is remarkable, it is above all the spectacular landscape of its salt flats that fascinates visitors. This striking mineral scenery is unlike anywhere else in the world.
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