What to do in Gumiel de Izán

Gumiel de Izán is a municipality in the Ribera del Duero area of Burgos, a land of vineyards and wineries. The town preserves the Gothic church of Santa María (with Renaissance altarpiece), wall remains and an arcaded main square. It is the birthplace of the Ribera del Duero Denomination of Origin. The wine district offers wine tourism with winery visits, tastings and routes through vineyards. Gumiel de Izán is 20 km from Aranda de Duero (district capital) and 80 km from Burgos. A tradition of wood-oven roast lamb — the Ribera asadores are one of Castile's essential gastronomic experiences.