Vetton territory
- Position
- Lumbrales
- Yecla de Yeltes
- Saldeana
- Type of route
- Weekend
- Web
- To know more
The Pre-Roman settlements of the Vettones in the province of Salamanca date back more than 2,500 years. Their fortified enclosures, known as castros not only provided shelter, but were also an effective form of defence against possible attacks.
On this route visitors can discover the Castillo Fortified Settlement in Saldeana, the abandoned fortified settlement of Las Merchanas in Lumbrales and the Yecla de Yeltes Fortified Settlement, fascinating archaeological sites in which to learn more about the way the Vettones lived in this area of Salamanca.
What to see?
Deserted Castro de Las MerchanasMore informationIron Age settlement of the Merchanas.It is located on two hill crests protected by the río Camaces and by walls. It may be accessed by two gateways and two doors which are still standing.The boar that...
Neolithic fortified settlement of Yecla de YeltesMore informationThe fort El Castillo is located in a ravine among rocky places and entirely surrounded by a thick wall which encloses at least five hectares. It is composed by a little dry granite ashlar very well adjusted....
Archeological site El Castillo More information‘El Castillo’ site is placed in the right bank of the Huebra River. It is a very steep and inaccessible area. To the North of the fort and before accessing to its walled enclosure, an important field of...