El Tiemblo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Tiemblo
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 El Tiemblo
Location in Castile and León
El Tiemblo
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Ávila |
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| Municipality | El Tiemblo | ||
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| • Total | 75.59 km2 (29.19 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 689 m (2,260 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 4,097 | ||
| • Density | 54.200/km2 (140.378/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
El Tiemblo is a charming town located in the province of Ávila, in the Castile and León region of Spain. Imagine a place nestled in a beautiful valley! In 2018, about 4,097 people lived here, and the town covers an area of around 75 square kilometers. It's a great spot to explore nature and history.
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Discovering El Tiemblo's Location
El Tiemblo is nestled in the lovely valley of the Alberche river. It's surrounded by cool water reservoirs like El Burguillo, San Juan, and the smaller El Charco del Cura. This means lots of opportunities for water activities! Nearby towns include El Barraco, Cebreros, San Martin de Valdeiglesias, Casillas, and Navahondilla.
The town also sits on the southern side of the impressive Sierra de Gredos mountains. You can find some tall peaks nearby, like Alto del Mirlo (1,725 meters high), La Parra (1,637 meters), and La Encinilla (1,604 meters).
Exploring Nature at Valle de Iruelas Natural Park
A special part of El Tiemblo's land is within the Valle de Iruelas Natural Park. This park is super important because it's home to a large group of black vultures (Aegypius monachus). These amazing birds are quite rare, so the park helps protect them.
Inside this natural park, you'll find the Castañar de El Tiemblo. This is a beautiful chestnut tree forest with trees that are hundreds of years old! The oldest one is even called "El Abuelo," which means "The Grandfather." People say it's more than 500 years old. Imagine all the history that tree has seen!
El Tiemblo's Climate: Sunny and Warm
El Tiemblo enjoys a Mediterranean climate. This means it has mild temperatures for most of the year, with hot and dry summers. It's perfect weather for outdoor adventures!
Villages and Hamlets in El Tiemblo
Besides the main town of El Tiemblo, there are four other smaller villages or hamlets that are part of the municipality. These include La Atalaya, Cerro Guisando, Poblado de El Burguillo, and Puente Nuevo. Each one adds to the unique charm of the area.
Learning in El Tiemblo: Schools and Education
El Tiemblo has several great places for learning, from kindergarten to adult education.
Public Schools for Everyone
- Kindergarten: Tomatitos, for children aged 0 to 3 years.
- Primary School: CEIP Toros de Gusando, where younger students learn the basics.
- Secondary School: IES Claudio Sánchez Albornoz, for older students.
- Adult Education Centre: A place for adults to continue their learning journey.
Private Religious School
- Santisima Trinidad: This private school offers education from kindergarten all the way through primary and secondary levels.
Historical Buildings and Landmarks
El Tiemblo is rich in history, with several old buildings and monuments that tell stories of the past.
- The Toros de Guisando: These are four amazing stone sculptures of bulls from the Iron Age, created around the 2nd century BC. They are very famous and a must-see!
- The Monasterio de los Jerónimos: Also known as the Monasterio de Cerro Guisando, this monastery was built in the 14th century. Sadly, it burned down in 1979 and has not been rebuilt.
- The Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción: This beautiful church was built over many years, between the 15th and 17th centuries.
- Hermitage of San Antonio: This small chapel is dedicated to San Antonio, who is the patron saint of El Tiemblo.
- Town Hall: The main building for the town's government was built in the 18th century in a classic style. It was restored in the year 2000.
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Monasterio de los Jerónimos
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Hermitage of San Antonio
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Bar Francés. A historic bar, a symbol of this town.
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Town Hall
See also
In Spanish: El Tiemblo para niños
