La Seca is best explored through its winegrowing and cultural heritage: underground cellars, works of art and buildings from different centuries each add their own character. When planning, it is worth distinguishing between the different options: the Sendero de la Peña is open to visitors free of charge, while certain visits require advance reservations. Event dates can also vary.
Churches, art and underground cellars
The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la AsunciĂłn is a building by Gil de Hontañón, dating from the mid-16th century. Inside the church is La Virgen de la Pera, a work by Alejo de VahĂa from around 1500. The artwork is therefore older than the church building. The Ermita de San Roque also offers a glimpse into local architectural history: this 18th-century building is made of brick and rammed earth, with a single-nave floor plan and a wooden portico.
The mural Homenaje al Retablista Lasecano Juan MacĂas Revuelta, on Calle San Judas, commemorates the sculptor and altarpiece artist born in La Seca. It can be viewed as part of a free visit lasting about an hour, with advance reservations required. You can also explore the mural independently using the QR code displayed there. Visit arrangements may change.
The Bodega Subterránea Municipal de La Seca was dug underground in the 18th century. Its two vaulted passages are 12 and 15 metres long, and it also has ventilation shafts and a 10-metre-long must channel. The site reflects the historical importance of producing white and golden wines in the region. Tours organised by the Oficina de Turismo introduce visitors to its architecture, history and the development of winegrowing. These tours require reservations, and their availability may change.
Verdejo and wine experiences
Since 2008, the Fiesta del Verdejo has celebrated the Verdejo grape variety and the release of the first wines of the year. It takes place on a weekend close to 23 April, but the date may vary. Barroco & Verdejo is a different kind of event: its programme combines an educational concert with a tasting of local Verdejo wine. Dates and programme details may change.
The Bodegas also differ in their history and the experiences they offer. Menade by Secala is a winery built in La Seca in 1820 by the first generation of the Sánz family; guided tours introduce visitors to the family history. At Protos, tours take visitors through the vineyards and the production winery belonging to the Denominación de Origen Rueda. They are followed by a guided tasting, with explanations of the wines and how they are made. It is best to confirm visit arrangements before your trip.
Bodegas JosĂ© Pariente offers vineyard and winery tours with a tasting of either three or five wines; formats and dates may change. Javier Sanz’s wine experience combines a tasting of the wines with regional cured meats and/or cheese. It also includes a visit to the Iglesia de la Orden Tercera after the vineyard visit. The Esencia Campo ElĂseo experience features a tasting of two Campo ElĂseo wines with a selection of Campoveja cheeses.
Bodega Cuatro Rayas has a history spanning more than 80 years. Its range includes white, red and rosé wines, as well as frizzante and vermouth; the selection may change. A guided tour explains different production methods, followed by a guided tasting of three products from the Cuarenta Vendimias range. The focus of each experience can help you choose between them: some visits combine the vineyard and winery, while others focus on tasting or the history of winegrowing.
Hiking and visit options
The waymarked, officially approved Sendero de la Peña SL-VA 73 is 16.8 kilometres long and classified as an easy route. It is open to visitors free of charge and links La Seca with the Ermita de la Peña in Tordesillas. The route passes through vineyards and pine woodland. It adds a landscape-focused experience to visits centred on cellars, art and wine, without assuming a particular walking time.
The Ruta Monumental de La Seca is a free visit lasting about an hour; advance reservations are required. When planning, also take into account conditions like these, along with the dates of wine experiences and events. This will help you choose the focus of your trip based on the topics that interest you most.
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