Cubo de la Solana

02Geography

Cubo de la Solana is situated approximately 25 kilometers from the provincial capital. The municipality is traversed by the A-15 motorway and the N-111 national road, with several rivers flowing through it, including the Duero, Rituerto, and Mazos. The terrain varies, featuring flat areas near the Duero and elevated regions to the west, where the Alto de Las Matas de Lubia rises to 1099 meters.

Cultivated land

918 hectares

Rivers

Duero, Rituerto, Mazos

03History

The area has been inhabited since at least the Celtiberian period, with archaeological findings indicating a settlement. During Roman times, it was crossed by a road and had at least one villa. The region served as a border during the Muslim presence, and it prospered from agriculture and trade in the late Middle Ages.

• Celtiberian period Inhabited since this era with archaeological remains found.
• Roman period Included a road and a documented villa.
• Muslim period Served as a border area between Christians and Moors.
• 16th century Construction of the Casa-Palacio by the Conde de Gómara.
• 19th century Became a constitutional municipality in Castilla la Vieja.

Cubo de la Solana is a municipality in Soria, Spain, known for its varied geography and historical significance.

04Economy and Culture

The local economy primarily revolves around agriculture, with sugar beet and potato cultivation under irrigation, while dry farming includes cereals, sunflowers, and flax. Livestock, particularly sheep and cattle, also plays a significant role in the economy.

• Main crops Sugar beet, potatoes, cereals, sunflowers, flax.
• Livestock Sheep and cattle.
• Patron saint San Blas.
• Major festivals San Blas (February 3), Virgen de la Solana (August 17-19), San Martín (November 11).
• Notable buildings Iglesia de San Martín, Ermita de La Virgen de La Solana, Casa palacio del conde de Gómara.