Puentedey

Highlights

  • • Village on a natural rock arch spanning 34 m
  • • Romanesque church of San Pelayo (12th century)
  • • River Nela passing beneath the village
  • • Merindades district: canyons and forests
  • • Near Ojo Guareña and Orbaneja del Castillo
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Description

Puentedey is a village of barely 50 inhabitants in the Merindades of Burgos, built on a natural rock bridge 15 metres high that the River Nela has carved over millennia. The village literally sits on the stone arch, with houses peering over the edge — a geological and urban phenomenon unique in Spain.

The name says it all: "Bridge of God". The natural arch, spanning 34 metres, is visible from below along the Nela riverbed. Above, the village preserves the Romanesque church of San Pelayo (12th century), stone houses and a tiny square.

Puentedey is in the Merindades district, a little-known but spectacular area of northern Burgos: waterfalls, canyons, beech forests and medieval villages. It combines with Ojo Guareña (25 km) and Orbaneja del Castillo (40 km).

Key Information

Recommended Seasons

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Pricing

Free

Accessibility

Low

Kid-Friendly

Guide

Essential information for visiting Puentedey

Location

How to get there

By carBy public transport
Practical Information
Pricing
Free
Features & Services
  • Accessibility:Low
  • Kid-Friendly:Yes
Planning Information

Recommended Seasons

Spring · Summer · Autumn

Things to do

Activities and experiences near Puentedey

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes. A path leads down to the River Nela where you can see the natural bridge with the village on top. The most spectacular view.