Day 24 - Villavante to Astorga (21.2 km)

One of the longest and best preserved mediaeval bridges in Spain dating from the 13th century and built over an earlier Roman bridge.
A jousting tournament here in holy year 1434 saw a noble knight who had been scorned by a beautiful lady defend the bridge and his honour against 300 knights from all over Europe. Having defeated all he proceeded to Santiago to give thanks for freedom and his honour.
In 452 there were other famous battles between armies for control of this pivotal point.