Endrinal

02Geography

Endrinal is situated in the province of Salamanca, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. The municipality encompasses the localities of Casas de Monleón, Endrinal, and Villar de Leche, covering an area of 33.54 km². The elevation of the region is 924 meters, contributing to its distinct landscape.

Festival dates

June 24 - first week of July

03History

The earliest signs of human settlement in Endrinal date back to prehistoric times, with artifacts found at Lombo. The town's formal establishment occurred during the repopulation efforts by the Kings of León in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, integrating it into the Alfoz of Monleón.

• Foundation Established during the repopulation by the Kings of León.
• Historical significance Part of the Alfoz of Monleón in the Kingdom of León.
• Population in 1850 524 inhabitants.
• Current population 201 inhabitants (INE 2025).

Explore Endrinal, a quaint municipality in Salamanca known for its historical sites and rural charm.

04Cultural Heritage

Endrinal is home to several notable historical structures, including the Church of San Pedro, which dates back to the 16th century, and the Ermita de la Virgen de El Mensegal, built in the same period. The municipality also features a traditional ethnographic museum that showcases local culture.

• Iglesia de San Pedro 16th-century church built over an earlier structure.
• Ermita de la Virgen de El Mensegal A 16th-century chapel located 2 km south of Endrinal.
• Ermita del Humilladero 17th-century chapel near the cemetery.
• Plaza de toros Historical bullring documented since the 15th century.
• Castillo de Villar de Leche Remains of an 8th-century castle, later modified by the Kingdom of León.
• Iglesia de San Fabián y San Sebastián 16th-century church in Casas de Monleón, currently in ruins.