Riatas

Riatas is a hamlet in Sotalbo, Avila, Castile and León and has about 17 residents and an elevation of 1,120 metres. Riatas is situated nearby to the locality Prado Redondo, as well as near El Bonal.

Type: Hamlet with 17 residents
Also known as: “Barrio Riatas”
Postal code: 05198

Places of Interest

Highlights include Castle of Manqueospese and Ulaca.

Castle of Manqueospese

Castle

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Castle of Manqueospese is situated 2½ km southeast of Riatas.

Ulaca

Archaeological site

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Ulaca was a hill fort settlement or oppidum where Vettones people lived at the end of the Iron Age. Some ruins are visible after archaeological excavations have taken place. Ulaca is situated 3 km southwest of Riatas.

Castle of Villaviciosa

Castle

Photo: David Perez, CC BY 3.0.

Castle of Villaviciosa is situated 4 km southwest of Riatas.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sotalbo and Mironcillo.

Sotalbo

Village

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Sotalbo is a municipality located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census, the municipality has a population of 270 inhabitants.