Route description
The route sets off from the town of Fuentespalda itself, at the picnic area on Calle Serreta. Take the track that begins at a metal sign bearing the name of the hermitage, which can clearly be seen above the village about 200 m away. Amid vineyards, almond groves and cereal fields, the area affords lovely panoramic views of Fuentespalda, dominated by its medieval watchtower.
Along the way, in addition to the farmland, you will encounter signs of the area's rich livestock-farming heritage. The route follows several stretches of paved track, always keeping the hermitage and the P.R. waymarks in sight. About 1.5 km from the starting point the path enters a dense pine forest.
After a steep climb — made more manageable by the zigzags of the track — you arrive at your destination, the hermitage of San Miguel, surrounded by beautiful cypress trees. Take time to examine the exterior details of the building, full of historical surprises. From the front of the hermitage a waymarked path descends via an ancient cobbled lane, leading you back to the centre of Fuentespalda in just a few minutes.
