The name of this small village of only 50 inhabitants means "Bridge of God". His most photographed image is the natural stone bridge created by the Nela River. On the arch the town was created. In 2022, the association The Most Beautiful Towns in Spain announced that Puentedey was added to its list.

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March 3, 2022

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This small medieval village is placed in the region of Burgos, with just over 50 inhabitants, sits on a natural stone bridge, created by the Nela River in the last 90 million years, although the neighbors spoke of a construction devised by God himself, as his name says: Puentedey.

The small town was built on the natural bridge of the Nela River, which neighbors and visitors have been crossing for years on foot, after crossing its medieval walls, which unfortunately have disappeared today.

It's one of the most beautiful villages in Spain

JULIO TENDERO ROSELL

December 31, 2023

Cycling

Puentedey is a mandatory stop if we want to get to know one of the most beautiful towns in Las Merindades. It will be included in the list of the Most Beautiful Towns in Spain association in 2022. The enormous natural stone arch over the Nela River is its main emblem.

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1. Ojo Guareña Natural Monument Loop

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2. Natural Rock Arch of Puentedey – Puentedey loop from Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja

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3. Natural Rock Arch of Puentedey – Puentedey loop from Pedrosa

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Location: Merindad De Valdeporres, Merindades, Burgos, Castile and León, Spain

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