San Juan del Mercado
The Church of San Juan del Mercado in Benavente is over one thousand years old and retains a silently mysterious atmosphere which I loved.
Walks round Benavente
The Parador of Benavente is at the top of the old town and so we took many little walks round Benavente.
Market Day in Benavente
We found Benavente quite quiet until it was Thursday which is market day in Benavente. The town suddenly comes alive on Thursdays, with people everywhere! I love visiting the markets in Spain and I am looking forward to the covered … Continued
Church of Santa Maria del Azogue in Benavente
The beautiful Church of Santa MarÃa del Azogue in Benavente is close to the Parador of Benavente and we visited several times. It is in the centre of the shopping streets, close to the Plaza Mayor and feels very ‘friendly’.
The Parador of Benavente
We arrived at the Parador of Benavente after an interesting but long day driving across the meseta. The parador is on the edge of the town, looking out over the river and canal, and the surrounding countryside, which stretches into … Continued