From Guillena to Castilblanco de los Arroyos

Today we face a simple stage in terms of elevation and length, but somewhat complicated regarding the lack of supply points along the way. The stage runs for the 18 kilometers that separate Guillena from the town of Castilblanco de los Arroyos with no points in between. Therefore, we recommend carrying enough water and walking very early to avoid the hours of heat.

We will leave Grimaldo from the road to Holguera, from where we will reach an underpass where we cross the A-66. We continue along the path through the pastures and cork oak forests until we reach a detour at the height of two green gates.

On one side, the path diverts us towards Riolobos, advancing along a dirt road protected by a stone wall until we reach a track that leads us to the bank of the Jerte. We reach Riolobos, where we will find all the necessary services to rest and regain strength. From here we find another detour: the shorter option takes us to the right of the CC-293 until we reunite with the original path; the other option goes along the road, crosses the stream of El Boquerón del Rivero and arrives at the hermitage of Our Lady of Argamasa, continuing on to Galisteo.

The original path continues straight ahead, crossing the same stream and resuming the road from Riolobos. We cross the canal on the right bank of the Jerte and continue until the Arroyo de las Monjas, which takes us directly to Galisteo.

We leave Galisteo from the Plaza de España, cross the wall and exit to the Roman Bridge that crosses the Jerte, actually a medieval bridge. From here we reach the EX-A1 and continue on to Aldehuela del Jerte. Finally, we follow the road for about 5 kilometers until Carcaboso.

Things to consider

This stage is quite long and offers several alternatives to adapt it according to preferences. It can be made shorter or longer depending on the chosen detours. We recommend planning the stage well the day before. Additionally, the next stage is 38 kilometers, so it is advisable not to shorten this day too much.

Places of interest

• Manrique de Lara Bridge – Galisteo
• Galisteo Wall – Galisteo
• Picota Tower – Galisteo
• Church of the Assumption – Galisteo
• Church of Santiago Apostle – Carcaboso

Typical dishes

• Blood sausages and tripe
• Potato in vinegar
• Potato salad
• Migas and fried galisteo
• Landrillas and chanfaina
• Tongue in the galisteña style
• Huesillos and coquillos