The valley of Las Batuecas Nature · La Alberca, Sierra de Francia, Salamanca Declared a historic site on 27 April 2000, this enclosed valley inspired Lope de Vega with the refuge of two lovers fleeing the Court. In it opens the Canchal de las Cabras Pintadas, a rock shelter with rock art protected since 25 April 1924. Photo: Cruccone (CC BY 3.0) What to see and do in La Alberca