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Mambrillas de Lara is a village and municipality located in the province of Burgos, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Sierra de la Demanda and the judicial district of Salas de los Infantes. According to the 2025 census (INE), it has a population of 54 inhabitants. It covers an area of 34.03 square kilometres (13.14 sq mi).
The Hermitage of Santa María de Lara, one of the few surviving Visigothic churches on the Iberian Peninsula, is located within the municipality, near the village of Quintanilla de las Viñas.
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The essentials for getting around Mambrillas de Lara without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.
Coordinates: 42.0944° N, 3.4617° 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 Mambrillas de Lara'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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