Iglesia del Crucifijo in Puenta la Reina. Lots of birds’ nests on top!

The Roman bridge that gives the town its name.

This climb/forest reminded us of Colorado.

We have decided that these are called jazz hands bushes. When the sun shines on them, they glow!

We walked around a corner, saw this town (Cirauqui), and started laughing. These views!

La Casa Màgica serves vegetarian paella each night. That largest pan is at least three feet across!

Day 8: Puenta la Reina to Villatuerta

May 25, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F

Mileage: 12 miles
Elevation gain:
Elevation loss:
Weather: mostly cloudy, cool and breezy. So lucky so far, knock wood!
Total mileage: 66.5 miles

We enjoyed cafes con leche at our very nice hotel/albergue this morning before hitting the road. More coffees and pastries along the way, of course! Puenta la Reina is a very pretty village, and we enjoyed walking through it. Another day of farmland, trees, and lots of flowers. Each village we walked through was on a hill, which makes sense from a defensive point of view but made for a hilly day! We saw wheat and barley (thanks, Brad!), beans, olives, grapes, baby sunflowers, and tree fruit growing. Tonight we’re staying in a rustic place called Albergue La Casa Mágica, and we’re looking forward to a long day with a climb tomorrow.Read more