From Mombuey to Puebla de Sanabria

Starting from this stage, we will notice a significant change in the landscape, which becomes more wooded and mountainous. Today's journey is long, with frequent ups and downs. We will depart from Mombuey, crossing the grove and following the axis of the N-525 road and the highway until we reach Puebla de Sanabria, where we will enjoy wandering through its beautiful medieval old town.  

We leave Mombuey from the Church of Santa María, along a tree-lined path that follows the road towards Puebla de Sanabria. We cross the highway bridge and follow the signs to Valdemerilla, with the possibility of seeing the Church of San Lorenzo. We continue to Cernadilla, which has a Baroque temple dedicated to the Purification and a tower with good panoramic views. We proceed until we enter Palanzuelo, continuing along forest tracks to Entrepeñas and Asturianos. Both towns offer accommodation.

We have 15 km left to Puebla de Sanabria, and we continue without losing our way, passing through the towns of Palacios de Sanabria, Remesal, Otero de Sanabria, and Triufé. From this last town, we have only 4 km left to our destination. We cross the bridge over the Tera River and turn left to reach the old town, concluding our stage in the fabulous Puebla de Sanabria.

Things to consider

It is advisable to start the stage well supplied with food and drink for the entire route. This is because in the more than thirty kilometers that separate Mombuey from Puebla de Sanabria, you will only find services in the towns of Asturianos and Palacios de Sanabria.

The Natural Park of Sanabria Lakes is the largest glacial lake in the entire Iberian Peninsula. It is located 13 km from the town, off the Camino. However, it is worth taking a taxi to visit it and/or adding an extra day to your trip.

Places of interest

• Castle of the Counts of Benavente - Puebla de Sanabria
• Church of Our Lady of Azogue - Puebla de Sanabria
• Museum of Giants and Big-heads - Puebla de Sanabria
• Natural Park of Lake Sanabria

Typical dishes

• Habones a la sanabresa
• Caldo sanabrés
• Salmon trout
• Bacalao
• Veal
• Botillo and Farinatos
• Torrijas and Buñuelos
  Fried milk
  Cheese ice cream