The best traffic-free bike rides around Gumiel De Izán

Built of stone and with several semicircular arches, it is a good example of medieval civil engineering and has withstood the test of time thanks to its solidity, although it has been restored at different times. At one time it was key for the transit of workers and goods between neighborhoods, contributing to the economic growth of Aranda. Today it is preserved as a heritage element and is a pleasant place to walk, forming part of the city's historic complex and allowing visitors to learn about its industrial and medieval past along the river.

The medieval Puente de las Tenerías, located in Aranda de Duero over the Bañuelos river, is one of the most interesting historical corners of the city, although less known than the Duero bridge. It is a construction of medieval origin, linked to the urban and industrial development of the town, as it takes its name from the old tanneries (leather tanning workshops) that were in the area and that needed abundant water for their activity.

The bridge is built of stone and is characterized by its semicircular arches; it originally had four, although today it retains three due to later renovations. Over the centuries it has undergone numerous restorations, especially due to the floods of the Duero, one of the most important being the expansion and widening in the 19th century. In addition to its architectural value, it has been a strategic point for the passage of people, goods and herds, and today it is a symbol of the city and a very pleasant place to walk and enjoy the views of the river and Aranda de Duero. [iglesiaslocales.com], [edadesdelh...ogspot.com]

The Aranda de Duero Bridge, also known as Puente Mayor, is one of the city's most important historical elements, as it crosses the Duero River and has been key to its development. Although often called "Roman", it is actually a bridge of medieval origin, with references from the 12th-14th centuries, when it served as a fundamental crossing point on trade routes and the old Royal Road that connected the center and north of Spain.

It is also worth strolling through its surroundings among vineyards and lavender fields, enjoying viewpoints and nature trails, and learning about its wine tradition, which makes the visit a perfect combination of medieval history, religious heritage, and tranquil nature.

Caleruega, in the province of Burgos and in the heart of the Ribera del Duero, is one of the most beautiful villages in the area and stands out for its great historical and spiritual value, as it is the birthplace of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, founder of the Dominicans. The most interesting thing is to walk through its stone old town and visit the Dominican monumental complex, formed by the Royal Monastery of Santo Domingo (on the site where the saint was born), the convent and the Guzmanes tower, as well as the church of San Sebastián, where he was baptized.

At the convent there is a drinking fountain & picnic tables. The nuns sell handmade chocolates & cakes from a little shop beside the San Pedro church

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Quemada, Burgos, is a Romanesque church (12th-13th centuries). Its most notable features are the 16th-century Renaissance tower, an 18th-century main altarpiece, and a Renaissance baptismal font.