San Felices de los Gallegos


San Felices de los Gallegos is a village and large municipality in the province of Salamanca, western Spain, part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is located 102 kilometers from the provincial capital city of Salamanca and has a population of 442 people. It is situated within the Arribes del Duero Natural Park.

History

As a result of the :es:Tratado de Alcañices|Treaty of Alcañices in 1297 the village became part of the Kingdom of Portugal, with the name of São Felix de Galegos, along with other Spanish towns: Hermisende, Salvaterra de Miño, Olivenza. The Portuguese held San Felices de los Gallegos until 1327 and occupied it briefly c. 1370 and again c. 1476.

Geography

The municipality covers an area of 81 km². It lies 667 meters above sea level and the post code is 37270.