Arapiles
Salamanca · Castilla y León
Arapiles is a village and municipality in the province of Salamanca, western Spain, and part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from the city of Salamanca and has a population of 645 people. The municipality covers an area of 25 km2 (9.7 sq mi). The village lies 840 metres (2,760 ft) above sea level. The postal code is 37796.
History
In 1812 there was a battle in the vicinity known as the Battle of Salamanca (Batalla de los Arapiles) fought in the Peninsular War.
Gallery
Festivals
November 2026
Festivals this month
- No festivals recorded this month.
Rest of the year
- December: Santa Eulalia (12)
Trails and hiking
•Vía de la Plata hiking - 02 Merida to Salamanca (VDLP, 289 km)
Famous people
José de la Cruz (1786-1856), militar español que luchó en el ejército realista durante la guerra de la Independencia española y durante la guerra de independencia en el Virreinato de Nueva España.
Town hall
Alcaldía: Sigifredo Marcos Rodríguez
Web oficial: http://arapiles.es//
Town hall of Arapiles
Alcaldía: Sigifredo Marcos Rodríguez Web oficial: http://arapiles.es//
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How to get there
- 🚗 10 km from Salamanca (about 7 min by car)
- 🚗 142 km from Valladolid (about 100 min by car)
- 🚗 203 km from Móstoles (about 143 min by car)
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- ✈️ 17 km from Salamanca airport (about 12 min by car)
- ✈️ 140 km from Valladolid airport (about 99 min by car)
Practical info
🏧 Nearest cash machine
- BBVA · 4.3 km away
- Banco Santander · 4.3 km away
- Caja Rural de Salamanca · 4.3 km away
⛽ Nearest petrol station
- Repsol · 1.1 km away
- Repsol · 1.5 km away
- Estación de Servicio Galp · 4.4 km away
ℹ️ Tourist office
- Tourist office · 1.8 km away
🔭 Viewpoints
- Viewpoints · 4 km away
Wall
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News
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