Quintanilla de Tres Barrios is located 4 km from San Esteban de Gormaz, between cereal fields, vineyards, holm oak and juniper groves.

The origins of Quintanilla are unclear, although the earliest records date back to the 10th century (it is cited as Quintanilla de Santisteban). From this century until the 16th century, it has been an estate, suburb and district of San Esteban de Gormaz, and is now part of this municipality.

There are no remains of any temple prior to the current Church of San Lorenzo Mártir (16th and 17th centuries). The hermitage of the Virgen de la Piedra is on the outskirts of Quintanilla de Tres Barrios, whose patron saint’s fiestas are held in her honour (although the date was changed to that of the patron saint, San Lorenzo, both taking place on 9 and 10 August).

Remains of the past importance of Quintanilla de Tres Barrios include the Roman road that linked Uxama with Clunia (remains of its slabs can be seen in the area known as La Calzadilla) and the Cañada Real Soriana. But if anything is characteristic of Quintanilla de Tres Barrios, it is the Islamic watchtower. Declared an “Asset of Cultural Interest” in 2014, this tower-watchtower reminds visitors of the area’s important past as the Duero Border Line during the Reconquest. Nowadays, a pilgrimage to the watchtower is still held on the eve of the feast of the Ascension.

In addition to this tower, we can enjoy the panoramic views from several viewpoints such as “el Salegar del alto y la Veleta” or the viewpoint “del alto de las Eras”.

One of the best-known natural spots in Quintanilla de Tres Barrios are the “Chorreras”, the name given to the landscape resulting from the erosion of the water on the clay slopes, creating very characteristic shapes.

The Corral de las Mulas Ethnological Museum opened its doors in 2007 after restoration work. It displays traditional tools donated by the inhabitants of the village (items related to the home, the countryside, livestock, wine) and farm implements (such as ploughs, old machinery, etc. related to cereals and vines). There is also a permanent exhibition of old photographs.

La Fragua has also been restored to show the traditional trades which, unfortunately, are being lost. Here you can see the characteristic elements related to the blacksmith’s work such as the bellows, the anvil, the container for cooling utensils, the hearth or the sharpening wheel.

The caldereta (stew), lemonade with good local wine and the products of the slaughter are its culinary attraction.

Quintanilla de Tres Barrios is known by the locals as ” quintanilleros”, although they are also known as“cedijos”.