Stage of the Camino
Stage Montealegre del Castillo to Pétrola
From Montealegre del Castillo To Pétrola
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Distance
23.27 km
Duration
4.50 h
Difficulty
Easy
Descent
10 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage continues across the Manchegan plain, in a flat and easy terrain. The landscape remains dominated by fields of cultivation. The main attraction of the journey is the arrival at Tembleque, one of the most beautiful villages in Castile-La Mancha. Its Plaza Mayor, with popular Baroque style and declared a Cultural Interest Site, is one of the most original and spectacular in Spain. It's a monumental stop that surprises and charms the pilgrim.
The stage that joins Montealegre del Castillo with Pétrola is an immersion in the Manchegan plain. The profile is completely flat, and the road advances through dirt tracks that get lost in the horizon. The landscape is of austere beauty, with cereal fields. The great attraction of the journey is the Salty Lake of Pétrola, a wetland of great importance for the nesting of water birds, among which stands out the flamingo. It's a spectacle to observe these birds in their natural habitat. The arrival at Pétrola, a small Manchegan town, is the end of the stage. Its tranquil atmosphere is perfect for the pilgrim's rest.
Last updated: 22/08/2026
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