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Lucas Mill in Cabeza del Caballo, Salamanca, with rocks and river. Cdcienses, CC BY-SA 3.0

Cabeza del Caballo

Castile and León

224Population
44.98 km²Area
729 mElevation
37214Postal code

Cabeza del Caballo is a municipality located in the province of Salamanca, within the autonomous community of Castile and León. Characterized by its rich natural surroundings and historical significance, it is part of the comarca of Vitigudino and features a small population.

02Geography

Cabeza del Caballo is situated in the northwestern part of Salamanca, traversed by the river Uces, which feeds the notable Pozo de los Humos waterfall. The municipality includes the localities of Cabeza del Caballo and Fuentes de Masueco, and part of it lies within the protected natural area of Arribes del Duero, known for its scenic beauty.

Distance to Salamanca
90 km
Natural park
Arribes del Duero
Main river
Uces

03History

The origins of Cabeza del Caballo date back to the Middle Ages, linked to repopulation efforts by Leónese kings. It became part of the Alfoz of Ledesma, established by King Fernando II of León in the 12th century, and was integrated into the province of Salamanca in 1833.

Cabeza del Caballo is a picturesque municipality in Salamanca, known for its natural beauty and historical heritage.

04Cultural Heritage

Cabeza del Caballo hosts several cultural events and historical sites. The main festival occurs on the first Sunday of October, dedicated to the Virgen del Rosario, showcasing local traditions and community spirit.

Stone bridge over a river with cloudy sky in Cabeza del Caballo.
Stone bridge in Cabeza del Caballo, Salamanca, with a river and cloudy sky.
Wooden bridge over a river with rocks and greenery in Cabeza del Caballo.
The new wooden bridge over the river in Cabeza del Caballo, Salamanca, replaces the old one lost in a flood.
Cabeza del Caballo · Data
Province
Salamanca
Autonomous community
Castile and León
Population
224
Area
44.98 km²
Elevation
729 m
Postal code
37214
Coordinates
41.1300, -6.5593

Photos

Stone church with tower and facade in Cabeza del Caballo, Salamanca.
Parish church of Santa María Magdalena in Cabeza del Caballo, Salamanca, with its tower and stone facade.
People watching a concert on an outdoor stage in Cabeza del Caballo.
Festival in Cabeza del Caballo, Salamanca, with live music on an outdoor stage at night.
People gathered in a square during a festival in Cabeza del Caballo.
Gathered people in the square during a celebration in Cabeza del Caballo.
Small fountain with pond and wooden door in Cabeza del Caballo.
Old fountain with a small pond and a wooden door in Cabeza del Caballo, Salamanca.
Three-story building with balconies and closed windows in Cabeza del Caballo.
Building in Cabeza del Caballo, Salamanca, with balconies and closed windows.

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Own text, written with AI assistance from the facts in Wikipedia · Cabeza del Caballo · Data: Wikidata Q1639363 · Photos: Wikimedia Commons, see individual licenses. · CC BY-SA 4.0