Benavente is located on a hill near three rivers in northwest Spain. It has a continental Mediterranean climate and was originally built around a defensive castle. The surrounding landscape consists of a large plain used mainly for growing cereals like wheat and corn, as well as grape and fruit orchards, and pastures for livestock. Agriculture and farming are the primary occupations in the rural areas around Benavente.

1. BENAVENTE Y
LOS VALLES

2. BENAVENTE’S LANDSCAPE:
Benavente is in a hill near
three main rivers. It’s
there because the
principal build is a defense
castle. It has a continental
mediterranean climate.

3. SURROUNDINGS:
The surroundings are a big plain
where three main rivers; Órbigo, Esla
and Tera.
There are a lot of cereal fields and
some pastures for livestock in the
rural areas. They are the main job.
The principal cereals grow are
wheat, corn, rye and barley, also
there are many grape fields. But
there are some orchard where grow
vegetables and fruit.