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What to see and do in Zambrana

What to see and do in Zambrana (Cuadrilla de Añana, Álava): 7 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 2 Monuments · 1 Nature · 1 Activities · 2 Historical milestones

How far each place is from the centre of Zambrana

Monte Txulato 4.7 km

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What to see and do in Zambrana

Zambrana
Village
Municipality of 452 inhabitants (2025) first documented in the Becerro Galicano de San Millán of 1058 as "Cembrana," a form that evolved into Zembrana (1081) and Çembrana (1257) before settling as Zambrana. Remains found in 1981 point to Roman and early medieval settlement.
Castillos de Lanos y Portilla
Monument
Castillo de Lanos, in the settlement of Ocio, and Castillo de Portilla, in the neighborhood of the same name, two of the landmarks on the Ruta de los Castillos (PR-A 34) that runs through the municipality.
Restos de castillos de Portilla y Ocio, Zambrana
Monument
On the road toward Rioja Alavesa, Zambrana preserves remains of castles and walls in both Portilla and Ocio.
Monte Txulato
Nature
Mountain 946 metres high within Zambrana's municipal territory.
Ruta de los castillos y ruta del agua de Berganzo
Activity
Two waymarked hiking routes in the municipality: the PR-A 34 route of the castles and the Berganzo water route.
Primera mención de Zambrana
Historical milestone
The oldest mention of the town dates from the Becerro Galicano of San Millán, in 1058, where it is recorded as "Cembrana"; the spelling evolved to "Zembrana" in 1081 and "Çembrana" in 1257.
Restos arqueológicos de 1981
Historical milestone
In 1981 archaeological remains dated to Roman times and the early Middle Ages were found within Zambrana's municipal territory.