Distance: 23 km / 15 miles
Stage Eighteen Villages
Castrojeriz, Castrillo de Cabezón, Itero de la Vega, Boadilla del Camino, Fromista
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Boadilla del Camino – History: In the center of the village the Rollo de Boadilla, carved Gothic cross covered in scallop shells. The post of justice where people found guilty of serious crimes were hanged. The Canal de Castilla was built from 1753-1859 and covers 207 km. Used for irrigation.
Fromista – Breadbasket farming area since time of the Celtics. Visit La Venta de Boffard: local art exhibit space, café, and sale venue for local cheeses.
Restaurant recommendation (by Beebe): Restaurante Doña Mayor – an a la carte splurge w/ dishes such as lemon and rosemary grilled salmon, a vegetarian sauté of local vegetables, and spinach or meat lasagna.