DAY 25 - MEDINA DE LAS TORRES to ZAFRA - Friday 17 May 2024

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We had a good chat to a couple in our hotel over breakfast. They were from Cadiz but in town for the festival of San Isidro. We were hoping to join in the festivities - maybe eat a local delicacy, watch a parade - but apparently this festival takes place out in the country somewhere.

Medina de las Torres made an effort with its artworks: we discovered several large murals as well as a row of gaily painted chairs with pot plants lining the main road. There were also benches in case any weary travellers needed a sit down. 

Because we had diverted from the Via de la Plata to obtain accommodation, we learnt that we were now briefly on the Camino del Sur, until it joined the Via de la Plata in Zafra - our fourth Camino so far!

We were on the road for a short while before following the signs down a dirt track. There were farms, olive trees, stone walls, lots of wildflowers and big dogs, thankfully behind fences. 

When we got to Zafra, we enjoyed a huge meal in the main square of salad, bacalao dorado (a cod, potato and onion dish) and pork steak with pepper sauce. 

After a rest to digest all that, we went exploring in the old town, finding the old walls and entrances, interesting crests and buildings and the local population out enjoying the evening paseo.

Several features of today's walk - olive trees, vines, and wildflowers
Some interesting features in Medina de las Torres
A short stretch along a tarred road
The Camino del Sur signs leading us away from the road
The way in to Zafra on the Camino del Sur
Entering Zafra
Birds
Lunch
Some highlights in Zafra
Zafra - doorways
Zafra
Special bonus - storks of Zafra
Day 25 - Map

Day:                               25
Distance:                      10.38 km
Walking time:               2 hrs 16 mins
Elevation gain:             114 metres
Cumulative distance:  456.92 km

Comments

  1. The Howies18 May 2024 at 07:20

    I can't get over how pretty these little places are and the countryside. Wildfowers, animals and greta views everywhere to keep you happily walking on.

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    1. Aussie Slow Travellers18 May 2024 at 07:40

      We are so lucky, each day is fabulous!

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  2. Murray and Sandra15 July 2024 at 06:34

    Possibly Greenfinch, Stonechat, probably Black Kite, Serin (we didn't manage to see these in Northern Europe), House Martin and White Stork

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