I passed through several small villages on my way to Olleros – Santa Croya de Tera, Santa Marta de Tera, and Calzadilla de Tera. They were all very quiet.  They were clearly becoming depopulated, young people move away  for economic reasons, and houses and facilities fall into decay. This is very much the picture all over this part of Spain.

However,  I was given a very warm welcome by the lady in Olleros, in Bar La Troucha. The alberge is basic, but she cooked an excellent meal and breakfast,  all for 12€.