TORDESILLAS “ A PLACE OF PRIVILEGE AND A LOT OF BULLS”

13 Sep

You meet him just after you cross the bridge into the town.

Friday, 12th and Saturday 13th September 2025

Towards the end of yesterday’s journey, a passing car driver pointed to the front of the car,indicating a problem. This morning ,after perusing underneath the car,I noticed some sort of rubber flap hanging down from below engine. Campsite Reception were really helpful,ringing their reliable and much used garage – unfortunately they were closed – shut down for a holiday! Therefore it meant a phone call to the breakdown service who after a lengthy discussion,promised a mechanic would be on site within 90 minutes.

We moved the car to the front of the site,in the car park hoping this would make it more accessible than by the bungalow.
In the shade,too.

It took 3 hours before a mechanic came and “ sort of sorted it”. He jacked the car up and unscrewed a kind of rubberised tray from underneath the engine . He assured us that it would not affect the engine and to continue driving and to get it fixed back in the UK….So be it.

Strolled then into Tordesillas to the Dia supermarket and enjoyed the different experience of shopping abroad – especially pleasant was the lady behind the vast butcher’s stall who cut me up some beloved Morcilla sausage. Other goodies included some aioli and a jar of interesting flavouring for meat and salads, lime and chilli, and the wine,of course.

Morcilla de Burgos

A couple of interesting sights on the way back.

Calling on his neighbour on horseback
A group of sisters sharing a picnic on the side of the River Duero.
Blog writing time at the Bungalow,excuse my back

Relaxation time at the pool
Bar Playa for an aperitif with a river view
Table service with tasty bowls of nibbles,Muy buen..

SATURDAY 13 th SEPTEMBER

After breakfast a walk back to town across the bridge.

The remains of a mill below one of the bridge arches.
Various walks from here.
Riverside ramble

Back, up into the town via the bull ring .

As it was…
As it is now…
This is where they tether the bulls .
This is Matador’s playground
Walking towards the main square
Thank god there are none of those b…..St George Crosses…..there is a a
a fiesta taking place .
A corner of the square

A load of old bull…Still a big deal hereabouts.

FAROLES
History tells us that the tradition of such an important time for the people of Tordesillas originates from the guard patrol that used to take place on the ancient walls or fortifications. Like stars that make way through the crowd, this is how the Tordesillas lanterns shine. Authentic moving works of art that portray moments, events, or personalities that marked a before and after in the lives of the town’s inhabitants, years ago or in the immediate future.
Street Art
A view from the old walls
Leading to the Paseo Juana I de Castilla
A Walk Through History, the events that marked the life of Joanna I of Castile and the importance of the Treaty of Tordesillas.
46 years she spent in the Royal Palace, her life and her fate.
And the Treaty that would determine the current configuration of America, which, 531 years later, is still alive.


The two most significant historical events in the town.
Queen Joanna I of Castile arrived in Tordesillas in 1509, remaining for 46 years in the Royal Palace ordered to be built by her great-grandfather Henry III in 1400.
This area also recalls the negotiations and consequences of the Treaty of Tordesillas, signed here on June 7, 1494, between ambassadors and cartographic experts sent by Isabella I of Castile and John II of Portugal.
The Treaty with its Meridian divisions
Many fine churches
Note the old tiled roof

2 Responses to “TORDESILLAS “ A PLACE OF PRIVILEGE AND A LOT OF BULLS””

  1. slodown's avatar
    slodown 13/09/2025 at 18:04 #

    Thanks John!

    ¡Disfrutes!

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    slodown 13/09/2025 at 18:04 #

    Thanks John!

    ¡Disfrutes!

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