Its location at the juncture of these routes has led to Aranda de Duero acquiring a growing recognition and function as a business centre.

Aranda de Duero has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb) with cold winters.

This is roast suckling lamb and is usually served with a basic salad and much "torta" bread for dipping in the meat juices.

The Fiestas to honour la Virgen de las Viñas (Our Lady of the Vines) take place on the first Sunday after 8 September.

santa María la Real is a church built by Simon de Colonia during the 15th and 16th centuries.

The doorway is topped by the coat of arms of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile.

The patron saint of the town is the Virgen de las Viñas, the local legend says that she was found in a vineyard, hence the name.

Their original purpose was to store the food and wine that makes the Ribera del Duero famous.

Kikos is a small store in the main square, it offers a wide variety of different lollies, chips, drinks and toys Aranda de Duero is twinned with:[4]