From Santa Marta de Tera to Mombuey

Stage of long distance, from Santa Marta de Tera, which can be divided into shorter sections according to the preferences of the pilgrim, although the original stage ends in  Mombuey. It is characterized by its frequent elevation changes and abundant vegetation. We will walk along the banks of the Tera River and on dirt paths surrounded by pines, oaks, and holm oaks.

We leave from the Plaza Mayor of Santa Marta and advance parallel to the course of the Tera River, along a pleasant path among riverside forests and poplars that will be present until we reach Mombuey. Following the signs, we arrive at the road, which we follow to the left to cross the river. We enter a path that we always follow straight ahead.

The vegetation forces us to divert towards a local road, which we follow until we turn onto a path that crosses an irrigation canal. We arrive at Calzadilla de Tera, where we find a bar, a shop, and a shelter. We continue our route to Olleros de Tera, where there is a shelter and several shops.

At this point, we will find two alternatives.

• Option A) Recommended for cyclists. Continue straight towards a service road and the Agavanzal reservoir.
• Option B) To the right, along rural paths to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Agavanzal.

Both paths lead to the dam, from where we proceed by crossing the reservoir and turning left towards the road. We arrive at Villar de Farfón, where there is a small shelter.

We leave the village along a long path, crossing forests of pines, oaks, and holm oaks. We descend the slope, cross the Black River and the national road to reach the village of Rionegro del Puente, where there is a shelter.

We have 9 kilometers to Mombuey. We continue walking parallel to the national road, leaving the shelter on the left. A few meters ahead, we enter a dirt path. After crossing the highway, we turn left and divert onto a path parallel to the national road. We come to an intersection, cross the road, and continue straight for a couple of kilometers until we reach the La Ruta restaurant hotel. We continue and enter Mombuey via the national road. End of stage.

Things to consider

As it is such a long stage, it can be shortened by staying overnight at the shelter in Rionegro del Puente, about 26 kilometers from Santa Marta de Tera, in order to reach Mombuey the following day. It is common to go several kilometers without seeing any yellow arrow or signage of the Camino. If this is the case, we must always continue straight ahead.

Places of interest

• Tower and Church of the Assumption - Mombuey

Typical dishes

• Boletus and seasonal mushrooms
• Octopus
• Sweetbreads
• Veal
• Cold cuts
• Mombuey bread