Piedrahita de Castro

02Geography

Piedrahita de Castro is situated approximately 24 kilometers north of the provincial capital, Zamora. The municipality is located on a plain that was historically filled with small lagoons, which are reflected in the historical documentation of property boundaries and local church visits.

03History

The current settlement of Piedrahita de Castro is linked to the medieval repopulation efforts by the kings of León. It was once part of the Santiago de Castrotorafe commandery, established in 1176, which included several hospitals and a parish.

• 1176 Concession of Castrotorafe to the Order of Santiago.
• 1528 Inspection by Santiago Order revealed poor conditions of local hospitals.
• 1833 Piedrahita de Castro became part of the province of Zamora.
• Mid-19th century Population recorded at 208 inhabitants.

Piedrahita de Castro is a small municipality in Zamora, known for its rich history and traditional festivals.

04Culture and Traditions

The village hosts several traditional festivals throughout the year, beginning with the alboradas on the night of Reyes. Key celebrations include San Antón, Las Candelas, and the patronal festivities in honor of the Assumption, San Roque, and San Roquito.

• Alboradas Night of Reyes with bonfires and singing.
• San Antón January 17, includes mass and animal blessing.
• Las Candelas February 2, celebrated with mass and procession.
• San Isidro May 15, an important local festival.
• Patronal festivities August 15 (Assumption), August 16 (San Roque), August 17 (San Roquito).