Villafranca de Montes de Oca

Day 12 Villafranca de Montes de Orca
Distance from Belorado to Villafranca 12kms

Woke to a chilly 9c and light rain which required a warm outer layer and ponchos but we soon warmed up as we got into the walk. The path today was wide and at times muddy along open countryside and woodland climbing to a high point of 900m.
After a nice short walk we arrived at Villafranca (population of 200) and 3 fabulous bars/restaurants) just in time for lunch with fellow pilgrim friends. We enjoyed a delicious oxtail stew whole mushrooms in a tomato broth and battered sardines we were in food heaven.
Villafranca was once known for the bandits that roamed the area preying on pilgrims we are glad those days are in the past.
We are privileged to be staying in San Anton Abad a 13th century building (and once giving shelter to pilgrims) which has recently been restored
such luxury.
A rest afternoon for 2 deserving pilgrims heading for Atapuerca tomorrow.Read more