Valbuena de Duero

02Geography

Valbuena de Duero is situated in the Campo de Peñafiel comarca, bordered by several municipalities. The area is traversed by the N-122 national road and local roads connecting to nearby towns. The landscape features the right bank of the Duero River to the south and the Esgueva highlands to the north, with the village itself positioned at an elevation of 738 m.

Distance to Valladolid

39 km

Elevation range

730 m to 892 m

Major watercourse

Jaramiel stream

03History

The history of Valbuena de Duero includes significant agricultural developments, particularly in the mid-20th century when land consolidation efforts were underway. The municipality was noted for its early adoption of parcel concentration, which coincided with the division of the San Bernardo estate for colonization.

• 19th century population 443 inhabitants
• Agricultural innovation Monte Alto became the first Spanish dairy farm to sell Certified Milk.

Valbuena de Duero is a municipality in Valladolid known for its agricultural history and heritage sites.

04Heritage

Valbuena de Duero is home to several historical structures, including the Church of Santa María la Mayor del Castillo, which features a two-nave interior and a notable bell tower. The Ermita de San Roque and remnants of the town's medieval walls, including an access arch, also contribute to its cultural significance.

• Church of Santa María la Mayor del Castillo Constructed in the 16th and 17th centuries.
• Ermita de San Roque Built in the 17th century, featuring a single nave.
• Monastery of Santa María de Valbuena Founded around 1143, it served as a mother house for other Cistercian monasteries.