La Alberca · Spain

La Alberca

hidden gem

HistoricSquare & Street photo spotgoogle verified

easy

8/10

best: morning

charming, quiet, rustic

A local would say...

Every house in this village has its construction date carved into the door lintel — read them like a timeline as you walk the alleys.

One of the largest and most beautifully preserved of the Sierra de Francia villages, La Alberca is a historic and harmonious huddle of narrow alleys flanked by gloriously ramshackle houses built of stone, wood beams and plaster. Construction dates carved into door lintels typically show late 18th century. The pretty-as-a-postcard Plaza Mayor hosts a Saturday morning market.