This town is unlike the other towns we have visited. First, because it is in a valley instead of a peak. Second, because it is completely built into the rock overhangs above the Rio Trejo. The area most likely has been inhabited for more than 25,000 years as nearby towns have evidence of cave-dwelling societies from that era. Senentil has been inhabited by Romans, Moors, and Christians so their presence would have erased any evidence of the ancient habitation. Then name Senentil comes from Latin meaning 'seven times nothing' referring to the Christians capturing the town after seven separate sieges. It finally ended in 1484. The surrounding agriculture is olives, almonds, and vineyards. The Moors started the olive and almond groves while the Christians started the vineyards. These vineyards gave the town its second part of the name of 'de las Bodegas'. The highest feature is the Moorish castle built in the 12th century that was the stronghold that took the Christians so long to capture. The church was built in the late 15th century with a Gothic architectural style. We visited the town during the Christmas market and festival so everything was very busy. Between the rock overhangs and the Christmas excitement it was a very fun town to visit.
May 30, 2006
100,000 miles later!
December 6, 2014
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