Town hall building with flags and people in traditional costumes at the entrance. Ángel Encinas Carazo, CC BY-SA 4.0

Moraleja del Vino

Castile and León

1,796Population
19.49 km²Area
683 mElevation
49150Postal code

Moraleja del Vino is a municipality located in the province of Zamora, within the autonomous community of Castile and León. Known for its rich agricultural traditions and vibrant local festivals, it features a population of 1,796 residents and a notable historical background.

02Geography

Moraleja del Vino is situated at an elevation of 683 meters and covers an area of 19.49 km². The municipality is connected by the provincial road ZA-610, which links it to nearby towns and the provincial capital, Zamora, located approximately 10 km away. The region is characterized by its agricultural landscape, contributing to its local economy.

Distance to Zamora
10 km
Closest airport
Salamanca Airport, 80 km away

03History

Historically, Moraleja del Vino was integrated into the Kingdom of León during the Middle Ages and underwent repopulation. In the modern era, it became part of the Wine Party of Zamora, as noted in historical maps. The municipality has remained within the province of Zamora since the provincial restructuring in 1833.

Explore Moraleja del Vino, a Zamora municipality known for its festivals and rich agricultural traditions.

04Culture and Festivals

Moraleja del Vino hosts several local festivals, with the patronal festivities of the Magdalena occurring around July 22. These celebrations include a variety of activities such as sports tournaments, concerts, and traditional games, attracting many visitors.

Statue of Saint Roch with a child and a dog on a wooden altarpiece.
Lateral altarpiece of Saint Roch in Moraleja del Vino, featuring a religious figure, a child, and a dog.
Market stalls and people walking in a street market in Moraleja del Vino.
Street market in Moraleja del Vino during local festivities.
Moraleja del Vino · Data
Province
Zamora
Autonomous community
Castile and León
Population
1,796
Area
19.49 km²
Elevation
683 m
Postal code
49150
Website
http://www.aytomoraleja.es
Coordinates
41.4646, -5.6554

Photos

View of the interior of Moraleja del Vino's parish church.
Interior of Moraleja del Vino's parish church with a carved wooden altar and religious details.
Stone church with tower and bell tower in Moraleja del Vino.
The church of Moraleja del Vino with its stone tower and bell tower in Zamora.
Church bell tower with brick structure and lantern in Moraleja del Vino.
The church bell tower of Moraleja del Vino with brick structure and a small lantern.
Wooden sculpture of a Virgin with child in a side altarpiece.
Detail of a side altarpiece in Moraleja del Vino, with carved wooden religious figures.

Map

Nearby

Gema town hall building with modern facade and glass doors.
Gema
Zamora · 201 inhabitants

Own text, written with AI assistance from the facts in Wikipedia · Moraleja del Vino · Data: Wikidata Q1646324 · Photos: Wikimedia Commons, see individual licenses. · CC BY-SA 4.0