Lerma
A pocket-sized Castilian village above the Arlanza river valley, Lerma is the headquarters of the Arlanza DOP wine denomination and holds a historic centre — known as the Villa Ducal de Lerma — whose 17th-century monuments were built under the Duke of Lerma. The old town carries protected heritage status and has been listed among the most beautiful villages in Spain since 2018, with several churches, scenic views over the valley, and a café scene substantial for a settlement its size.
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- Population2,647
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 23 km14 mi
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Lerma: quick answers
Where is Lerma?
Lerma is in Burgos, Spain, about 35 km22 miles in a straight line from the city of Burgos.
How do you get to Lerma?
The nearest airport is Burgos (RGS), about 37 min away by road. The nearest train station is Burgos - Rosa Manzano, about 35 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Lerma?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is November, with about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Lerma?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 22 restaurants, 8 cafés and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Lerma?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Frómista, Covarrubias and Castrojeriz.