Take the Scenic Route and Discover Desfiladero de La Yecla
Spain, europe
8.4 km
N/A
hard
Year-round
Okay, picture this: you're in northern Spain, specifically the province of Burgos. You absolutely HAVE to check out Desfiladero de La Yecla, a ridiculously cool canyon carved out by the Arroyo del Cauce.
The BU-910 road here is paved (thank goodness!) and takes you right through it. Seriously, the limestone cliffs are STUNNING. Pro tip: Park up past the second tunnel – there's a well-marked path to walk *inside* the gorge. It’s a tight squeeze on the walkway if it’s busy.
Keep your eyes peeled for vultures soaring above as you drive this 8.4 km (5.21 mile) stretch of road, which runs between Santo Domingo de Silos (that famous monastery is worth a visit!) and Espinosa de Cervera. Be aware: there's a high risk of rock slides, so drive carefully and enjoy the views!
Road Details
- Country
- Spain
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 8.4 km
- Difficulty
- hard
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