Arnedillo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arnedillo
Municipality
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Arnedillo Location in La Rioja, Spain Show map of La Rioja, Spain Arnedillo Location in Spain Show map of Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	La Rioja
Comarca	Arnedo
Area
• Total	48.33 km2 (18.66 sq mi)
Elevation	1,057 m (3,468 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	426
Demonym(s)	arnedillense
Postal code	26589

Arnedillo is a small village in La Rioja, a region in Spain. The Cidacos River flows through it. In 2018, about 426 people lived there.

Arnedillo is famous for its amazing hot springs! The water comes out of the ground at about 50°C (125°F). There's a special hot springs resort called "Balneario de Arnedillo" that many people visit.

You can also find real dinosaur footprints near Arnedillo, which is super cool!

A Look at Arnedillo's Past

The village of Arnedillo has a long history. It was first settled around the Tenth Century, which is over a thousand years ago!

Cool Places to Visit in Arnedillo

Old Buildings and Monuments

Ruins of the castle.

Arnedillo has some interesting old buildings to explore:

• The Castle Bridge, which is a historic bridge.
• The Castle, though it's mostly ruins now, still shows its past.
• The Saint Servando and Saint German Church. It's an important old church in the village.

Surroundings of the Saint Servando and Saint German Church.

Saint Servando and Saint German Church.

• Several small chapels called Hermitages, like Saint Tirso, Peñalba, and Saint Michael.

Relaxing Hot Springs

Arnedillo is well-known for its natural hot springs. The warm water flows from different spots. Some of these springs are used by the "Balneario de Arnedillo" resort. Other springs are open for everyone to enjoy and are called "Pozas."

Other Fun Spots to See

• Dinosaur Footprints: You can see real footprints left by dinosaurs long ago.
• Snowfield: A place that might have snow, depending on the season.
• The Vulture's Viewpoint: A great spot to look out and maybe even see vultures flying.
• Wind Farm: A modern area with large wind turbines that make electricity.

See also

In Spanish: Arnedillo para niños