DAY 45 - SALAMANCA to CASTELLANOS DE VILLIQUERA - Thursday 6 June 2024

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As we only had a short walk to complete today, we had a leisurely buffet breakfast at out hotel before checking out at noon.

We walked through the old town, calling in at the food market, built in 1909.

On the way out of town we stocked up on supplies for the days ahead at the supermarket. 

The path ran beside a bike track then alongside the road and on the road. After about 5 km, we stopped at a bar for a soft drink.

We carried on along a dirt track, making a short video entitled 'Trail Yoga' for the grandkids. We passed wheat fields and sporting fields. Eventually we came to Castellanos de Villiquera, our destination for the night. It is a small but attractive town, with murals on the walls. 

Change of countryside - plain agricultural landscape. Still the odd bird flying about. 
Another Salamanca sunrise
Going through the old town on the way out of Salamanca
We wandered through the covered market on our way
Leaving Salamanca
A cycleway, a roadside path, a highway underpass, and finally out into the country
The Via de la Plata towards Aldeaseca de Armuña
Village of Armuña
Via de la Plata towards Castellanos de Villiquera 
Entering Castellanos de Villiquera
Murals in Castellanos de Villiquera
More murals in Castellanos de Villiquera
Birds and butterflies
Day 45 - Map

Day:                               45
Distance:                      14.33 km
Walking time:              2 hrs 59 mins
Elevation gain:            196 meters
Cumulative distance: 866.93 km

Comments

  1. The Howie's11 June 2024 at 07:27

    Very scenic, love all the artwork.

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    1. Aussie Slow Travellers11 June 2024 at 17:45

      Are you inspired? Any blank walls you could paint?

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