Bóveda is located towards the western limits of Valdegovía and Alava, not far short of the Losa valley in Burgos territory. It backs onto one of the irregular steep slopes sent out by the mountains standing behind it and is at a mean height above sea level of 691 metres.
A large part of the village lies on the hillside that comes down from the Sierra, with some houses standing on the other side of the road. Its site is typical of the wayside villages in the region, influenced as they were by the channels of communication reaching them
Although the village housing is quite tightly concentrated, it is also true that a large number of the houses are detached from one another .
•Parish church
San Vicente parish church has a Latin cross and Baroque structure. Its covered porch may be entered via three Roman arches. The main altarpiece is Neoclassical and has a fine tabernacle with interesting relief work which is older than the altarpiece .
The tower is a slender square structure, pyramidal at the top.
•Mill
The building housing the mill is of substantial proportions and stands by the river .
•Trio of basic services
- Fountain
- Wash-house
- Drinking-trough
The fountain backs onto the east-facing wall of a rectangular structure containing the washing trough, and supplies both this trough and the drinking water spouts .
•Coat of Arms
The coat of arms is on the façade of one of the most distinguished houses in the village. One of its quarters corresponds to the Salazar family lineage .
•House of Fossils
The so-called "Fossil Hut" is a fairly recently restored hut with numerous fossils set into its various surfaces .
•Dolmen
The Ribota menhir bears witness to the peoples who lived here in prehistoric times.
•The Farm and inaccessible Caves
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| Pelota court Skittle-alley Open air pool Five-a-side football pitch Tennis court |
Social Centre Bed & Breakfast Bars Tobacconist Picnic Area Grocer |