Mirador de Compuerto

Mirador de Compuerto is a scenic viewpoint in Velilla del Río Carrión, Palencia, Castile and León. Mirador de Compuerto is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Mirador de la Senda del Pinar de Velilla, as well as near the spring fuente del ‘Prao’ Herrero.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fontes Tamarici and Puente Romano.

Fontes Tamarici

Spring

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The Fontes Tamarici, are three springs located by the geographer and Roman historian Pliny the Elder in classical Cantabria. Since the 18th century they have been identified with the source of La Reana in Velilla del Río Carrión, Palencia, Spain. Fontes Tamarici is situated 3½ km southwest of Mirador de Compuerto.

Puente Romano

Ruins

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Puente Romano is a ruins, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Mirador de Compuerto.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Velilla del Río Carrión and Otero de Guardo.

Velilla del Río Carrión

Village

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Velilla del Río Carrión is a town and municipality located in Montaña Palentina of the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2023 INE census, the municipality has a population of 1,145 inhabitants, the majority of whom live in the town of Velilla itself. Velilla del Río Carrión is situated 3½ km southwest of Mirador de Compuerto.