Fuente de Cantos – Medina de las Torres

Fuente de Cantos - Medina de las Torres

18,82 km

Fuente de Cantos - Medina de las Torres

This road bike stage runs from Fuente de Cantos to Medina de las Torres over around 19 kilometres with an elevation gain of 166 metres. It is a low-difficulty stage with a gentle, undulating profile that allows you to ride smoothly without too much effort.

The route runs along quiet, tarmacked minor roads across a typical Extremadura countryside landscape where cereal fields, olive groves and grasslands feature strongly. It is a comfortable and pleasant stage for enjoying the landscape, with some short steep sections that add a bit of variety to the ride.

Medina de las Torres, with its ancient Roman city, Contributa Iulia Ugultunia, declared a Site of Cultural Interest in the Archaeological Area category, adds a historical touch at the end of the stage. The village square, cobbled streets and peaceful atmosphere invite you to take a break before continuing on your way.

Medina de las Torres - Fuente de Cantos

This road bike stage connects Medina de las Torres with Fuente de Cantos over approximately 19 kilometres with an elevation gain of 224 metres. It is a low-difficulty route but has an ascending profile, meaning a sustained effort despite the fact that the uphill sections are not demanding.

The route runs along minor roads in good condition, surrounded by a landscape that is typical of the countryside of Extremadura: grasslands, cereal fields and olive groves. The ascent is gradual and allows you to maintain a steady pace, with clear views over the landscape along the way.

Fuente de Cantos is an ideal place to stop. The town, the birthplace of the painter Francisco de Zurbarán, stands out for its history, traditional architecture and peaceful atmosphere; a perfect place to rest after your efforts on the bike.

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