While the EV3 takes the cyclists and pilgrims on foot further to Galicia, the 1 turns south. Castilla y Leon, Extremadura and Andalusia lie ahead of me before I reach Portugal. And by the looks of things, this part of the Eurovelo is not very busy.
Palencia - Tordesillas (89 km)
Let the rainy day end in Palencia and then move on quickly. The wind is still blowing from the wrong direction for me. It takes a lot of energy, but is not as strong as the day before yesterday.
The first obstacles in the early morning were successfully overcome in order to continue following the Canal de Castilla.
I only "touched" on Valladolid, but like many cities in France and northern Spain, cycling here was very pleasant. Lots of cycle paths, mostly separated from the road by structures. It slowly becomes a bit hillier again and I arrive at a campsite in Tordesillas, quite exhausted.
Tordesillas - Salamanca (102 km)
Now that the weather has finally turned sunny again and the forecasts are clearly pointing upwards, I am highly motivated to continue driving south.
However, this is put to the test again after just a few kilometers, because what is referred to here as Eurovelo 1 is very difficult to recognize as a path in some places.
This is where I involuntarily get off my bike for the second time after Maubeuge. In the middle of a bend the ground turns into soft, deep sand. This greets my wheels with a gentle but firm embrace. You can probably imagine the inevitable sideways tipping in slow motion.
The day ends unexpectedly in what I think is the most beautiful city of the entire tour: Salamanca. Instead of writing something for the blog again, I decide to go on an extensive exploration tour.
The sandstone colours of the buildings are particularly impressive in the evening sun. Many students, locals and Spanish tourists mingle here and create a great evening atmosphere.
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