Entrepeñas de Sanabria

Entrepeñas de Sanabria is a charming Sanabrian village located between Mombuey and Puebla de Sanabria, flanked by slate cliffs that give this locality its name. Located between the Cernadilla Reservoir and the Rías Bajas highway, Entrepeñas is part of the Sanabrian Way of St. James, which gives it a unique historical and spiritual character.

Heritage

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The urban area of Entrepeñas reflects the traditional architecture of the region, with houses built in local stone and slate roofs. Most of these houses have wooden corridors and exterior stone staircases leading to the upper floor. Some of these homes still preserve old stone ovens, visible on their facades.

The religious heritage of Entrepeñas includes the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, which, although partially destroyed by fire, preserves Baroque elements such as its cylindrical pillars and a southern portal with a carpanel arch. Another gem is the Ermita del Santo Cristo, with the classic structure of a humble northwest of Zamora.

Festivities and Traditions

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Entrepeñas celebrates its Youth Festivals in mid-August, an event that brings together neighbors and visitors in a festive and traditional atmosphere.

Historical Context

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During the Middle Ages, Entrepeñas became part of the Kingdom of León, participating in the repopulation process of Sanabria. The locality suffered the border conflicts between León and Portugal, stabilized at the beginning of the 13th century. In the Modern Age, it was part of the Lands of the Count of Benavente, and in 1833 it was incorporated into the province of Zamora within the Leonese Region.

In 1850, the former municipality of Entrepeñas was integrated into that of Asturianos, forming part of the judicial district of Puebla de Sanabria.