Colonia del Brezo

Colonia del Brezo is a residential area in Velilla del Río Carrión, Palencia, Castile and León. Colonia del Brezo is situated nearby to Circuito Permanente de Orientación Velilla del Río Carrión, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Mirador de la Senda del Pinar de Velilla.

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 3 km south of Colonia del Brezo.

Puente Romano

Ruins

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Puente Romano is a ruins, which is situated 3 km south of Colonia del Brezo.

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 2½ km south of Colonia del Brezo.