Stage 3 - Monesterio to Fuente de Cantos (22km) 30/08/2014 06:04

Fuente de Cantos still a long way off

With no major hills to climb we decided to take an extra half hour in bed. We were on the road by 6 o'clock and made good progress although on one occasion we almost missed a crucial turn in the dark. It did become hilly towards the end but we still managed to reach our destination before 2:00pm. The final few kilometres were difficult as there was no shade and the sun was beating down on us. The albergue we had hoped to stay in, had closed and so we ended up in an apartamentos rurales for €15 each, including breakfast.  This seems like the height of luxury as we had showered and washed our clothes before going into the swimming pool at around 3:00pm.

That night we ate at a nearby cafe. We shared a generous salad starter; I had fish and chips, Pauline had pizza and the cost was just €13.20, including wine and water.

The closed albergue (2014)

The inviting swimming pool at our accommodation

Ermita Nuestra Señora de la Hermosa

Next: Stage 4 - Fuente De Canto to Puebla de Sancho Perez