Corrales del Vino

02Geography

Situated in the Tierra del Vino region, Corrales del Vino features a varied landscape with hills, streams, and small ravines. The municipality's elevation ranges from 905 m at Cerro El Pájaro to 720 m near a northern stream, with the town itself positioned at 772 m above sea level.

Distance to Zamora

19 km

Elevation range

720 m to 905 m

Climate

Mediterranean continental

03History

The historical documentation of Corrales del Vino is relatively late, with the earliest evidence being the Romanesque remains of the church of Santa María Magdalena. The town likely developed as an annex of Fuentelcarnero, gaining prominence as the latter declined due to changes in trade routes.

• 1315 Conference held between Infante Felipe and allies regarding the guardianship of King Alfonso XI.
• 1833 Corrales was included in the province of Zamora following provincial division.
• 1983 Joined the autonomous community of Castile and León.
• 2009 Discovery of Duerosuchus fossils, a new extinct crocodilian species.

Discover Corrales del Vino, a municipality in Zamora known for its neoclassical architecture and viticultural heritage.

04Cultural Heritage

The town is characterized by its neoclassical buildings and notable structures such as the church of Santa María Magdalena and the hermitage of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias. Several historic houses and palaces reflect the municipality's prosperous past.

• Iglesia parroquial de la Magdalena Features three naves and Gothic vaults, housing a 12th-century Romanesque Virgin.
• Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias Constructed in the 17th century, located near the cemetery.
• Casa consistorial Neoclassical-Renaissance style town hall.
• Cultural traditions Includes summer festivals and the celebration of the pig slaughter.