Thomas Holbach · CC BY-SA 4.0Mountain village
Huerta de Arriba is a municipality and village located in the province of Burgos, autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Sierra de la Demanda and to the judicial district of Salas de los Infantes. According to the 2024 census, the municipality has a population of 128 inhabitants. The municipality covers an area of 33 km² (12.81 sq mi).
In the small bar by the fountain and trough, behind the door there is a stuffed two-headed calf.
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The essentials for getting around Huerta de Arriba without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.
Coordinates: 42.1163° N, 3.0821° O
By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.
We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.
There are no events in Huerta de Arriba's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.
Spring
Thaw and green fields. Some mountain access can stay tricky until May.
Summer
Long days and cool nights. The best time for hikes.
Autumn
Forests at their best and far fewer people.
Winter
Serious winter at this altitude: snow likely and chains in the car. Check the state of the roads before heading up.
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