Frías

Member of Los Pueblos más Bonitos de España

Often called Spain's smallest city, a title granted in 1435, Frías climbs the crag of La Muela above the Ebro, guarding a crossing between the Cantabrian coast and the plateau. Houses of tufa and timber lean on one another and in places hang from the rock, rising to the Velasco castle and the church of San Vicente. Below, a medieval bridge with a toll tower spans the river.

Highlights

Velasco castle on La Muela, overlooking the valley and the bridge
The nine-arched medieval bridge with its 14th-century defensive toll tower
Hanging houses forming streets on two levels, some clinging to the rock
Fiesta del Capitán, recalling the townspeople's 1450 revolt
Vegetables from the Ebro riverside gardens: lettuces, tomatoes and peppers

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Population: 258

Things to see

Bridge of Frías (ES)

Events through the year

Fiestas de San Sebastián y San Vicente Religious · 20 and 22 JanuaryPatronal festivities of the town
Cruz de Mayo Religious · May
Fiesta del Capitán Historical · 24 JuneRecalls the 1450 revolt; an elected captain parades with flag dancers
Fiesta de San Vitores Religious · 26 AugustMass, dulzaina dancing, sardines and hot chocolate, then an evening dance
Agricultural and craft fair Fairs and markets · Late AugustHandmade jewellery and local produce, including the known lettuces
Fiesta del Santo Cristo Religious · SeptemberYouth peñas, shared meal, traditional games and a costume parade