Espinosa de Cerrato
Palencia · Castilla y León
Espinosa de Cerrato is a municipality located in the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 225 inhabitants.
History
Espinosa de Cerrato in medieval times was a village dedicated to breeding major cattle. It was donated by Alfonso VIII to Pedro Martínez Ihobas, as a recognition for his services in the military. Pedro Martinez Ihobas in turn gave it to the Abbey of San Miguel de Treviño in 1170.
This village, nicknamed of Riofranco, was sold to Palenzuela in 1323. By 1352 it belonged to Merindad del Cerrato under the jurisdiction of Palenzuela.
In the middle of the 14th century, Espinosa was the queen's property. In 1752, a lawsuit between the Duchess of Alba and Count of Benavente was submitted claiming the ownership of the village.
In 1785, it was an abbatial village and so it continues until the 19th century. In those times, it had the Saint Martin church and the Saint Roque and Saint Lucia hermitages and belonged ecclesiastically to the Diocese of Burgos. It was in 1955 that became a part of the Diocese of Palencia.
Still in the 18th century, as a town, it counted six hermitages that covered the religious needs of the growing community.
What to visit
Jota de Nuestra Señora del Sauco.
Fiesta de San Martín.
Gallery
Festivals
November 2026
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Famous people
•José Alberto Cabañes, político español
Town hall
Alcaldía: Francisco Javier Alonso de la Cruz
Web oficial: http://espinosadecerrato.dip-palencia.es/
Town hall of Espinosa de Cerrato
Alcaldía: Francisco Javier Alonso de la Cruz Web oficial: http://espinosadecerrato.dip-palencia.es/
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How to get there
- 🚗 58 km from Burgos (about 41 min by car)
- 🚗 61 km from Palencia (about 43 min by car)
- 🚗 92 km from Valladolid (about 65 min by car)
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- ✈️ 64 km from Burgos airport (about 45 min by car)
- ✈️ 100 km from Valladolid airport (about 71 min by car)
Practical info
🏧 Nearest cash machine
- Cajaviva Caja Rural Villafruela · 6.4 km away
Pharmacy and health
•Consultorio de Espinosa de Cerrato
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