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What to see and do in Segura de León

What to see and do in Segura de León (Tentudía, Badajoz): 6 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 1 Nature · 1 Activities · 1 Curiosities · 1 Historical milestones

When to go to Segura de León: festival calendar

September: Las Capeas de Segura de León (13-18 de septiembre (fechas variables))

How far each place is from the centre of Segura de León

Castillo de Segura de León 400 m

Towns near Segura de León

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What to see and do in Segura de León

Segura de León
Village
Municipality of 1,758 inhabitants (INE 2025) at 700 m altitude, which received a charter in 1274 under the Order of Santiago, following the reconquest of the old Muslim fortress of Gigonza (Sigüenza) on the Ardila river.
Castillo de Segura de León
Monument
Fortress of the Order of Santiago from the Reconquest period, in good state of preservation.
Las Capeas de Segura de León
Activity
Popular bullfighting event in honor of the Cristo de la Reja, with releases of young bulls, recognized as of tourist interest for Extremadura.
Tesoro de la Sierra de la Martela
Curiosity
In the pre-Roman Celtic settlement (4th-1st centuries BC) of the Sierra de la Martela, within the municipal term of Segura de León, a treasure of gold pieces was found, among them a pendant in the shape of an acorn.
Castillo de Gigonza
Historical milestone
On the left bank of the Ardila river, within the municipal term of Segura de León, wall remains and pottery from the castle and settlement of Gigonza, the ancient Arab Sigunza, are preserved.
Cañada Real Leonesa Occidental a su paso por Segura de León
Nature
The Cañada Real Leonesa Occidental, a historic transhumance droving route, crosses the municipal term of Segura de León, evidence of the area's traditional pastoral economy.