Olmedo is a town in the province of Valladolid. Speakers of Spanish won’t be surprised to find out the name comes from the large number of elms that grew here until the appearance of the Dutch elm disease, given olmo means elm. Want to get to know the area? Then choose our cheap trips to Olmedo!
During the Middle Ages, the town of Olmedo was surrounded by a wall, parts of which can still be seen. One highlight is the arch of San Miguel, one of the old entry points to the town with a beautiful Mudéjar style.
If you want to visit an original museum, then the Palacio Caballero is for you. Here you can enjoy a sensorial experience through Castile, Olmedo and the Golden Age, all with the help of Lope de Vega himself.
You can buy a combined ticket that will also gain you access to the Mudéjar theme park. This miniature park has models of Mudéjar-style buildings located in Castile and León. Young and old alike will enjoy this unique tourist attraction.
In the religious section of the municipality stands the Monasterio de la Concepción, a Franciscan convent founded in 1516. Today, it serves as the headquarters of the local museum dedicated to Easter. The Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Merced dates back even further, to 1328. It’s located in Plaza de Santa María, one of the central points of Olmedo.
The church of San Miguel meanwhile is a perfect example of 13th century Valladolid architecture that you won’t want to miss as you enjoy our package deals to Olmedo. It has a chapel annex dedicated to the Virgin of Soterraña, the patron saint of the municipality.
The nearest airport is in Valladolid, which is approximately 60 kilometres (37 miles) away. However, if you fly to Madrid airport, you can take a bus from the airport to Olmedo that takes a couple of hours. Our trips to Olmedo couldn’t be easier!
