She is the pretty girl of the province, for her special and beautiful rural architecture that gives her a touch of a postcard scene, typical and very beautiful. In fact, the Playa Mayor, surrounded by old stone houses with wooden beams and balconies full of flowers, is one of the best-known sights of the place. It is not surprising that the residents of the town strive to keep it nice and clean, always ready to receive the visitor.
For all its treasures, it is worth visiting La Alberca . A town with history, typical where there are, and that summarizes in any of its corners the essence of the land of Salamanca in which it is located. Its beauty and charm is beyond doubt, as evidenced by the fact that it has been chosen, more than 20 times, as the setting for cinema films.
Flavored corners
The cobbled streets of La Alberca guide you through the heart of a town where Arabs, Jews and Christians coexisted. Or also large stone houses with shields that show a piece of Spanish history: that of the Inquisition or that of the Order of Santiago.
The Plaza Mayor is perhaps one of the greatest treasures of La Alberca. When you visit the town, you go through it several times, and you can’t help but admire it. In it you will find a good range of restaurants where you will discover the charm of eating in the Sierra de Francia.
You can also buy the best crafts in the area in La Alberca, where you will find many very interesting little shops. Ceramics, embroidery and typical wooden objects are the most sought after. You can also visit the Museum of the Typical Albercano Costume , to discover the textile crafts and the wealth of the customs of the town.