El Club · Puentedey

La Mea Waterfall is a spectacular seasonal waterfall approximately 30 meters high, located in the narrow limestone ravine formed by the Mea Stream, between the towns of Puentedey and Quintanilla-Valdebodres in the Las Merindades region of Burgos. Its waters come from rainfall and snowmelt collected in the Canales de la Dulla, and they plunge over a limestone cliff within the Ojo Guareña nature reserve. When the waterfall is flowing, the scene presents a striking example of a karst landscape, with imposing cliffs and a narrow channel shaped by erosion—typical of the area. From the viewing point, you can see the curtain of water falling down the cliff, and what makes this waterfall unique is the opportunity to walk behind the curtain of water, entering a dry pool beneath the fall to take in the panoramic view from within. This experience allows visitors to observe the imposing rock ledge that has shaped the landscape over the years, with the ledge towering above their heads. The trail is officially designated as PRC-BU 36 by the Castilla y León Tourism Board and is located in the foothills of the Ojo Guareña Natural Monument. The area is covered by a forest of gall oaks, and access is very easy, with a trail just 270–300 meters long from the road. The best time to visit is in the spring, especially in February, March, and April, when rainfall and snowmelt ensure a significant flow. In the summer, the flow can vary greatly, and the waterfall may have little water or even be dry.

The Church of San Pelayo in Puentedey is a Romanesque church located in the town of Puentedey, in the province of Burgos, Castile and León, next to the unique natural bridge on which part of the village stands. Its coordinates are 42.97630, -3.68683, within the historic center of the town. It is a medieval church, built in the 12th century on the ruins of an earlier church first documented in the 11th century. The building retains its main Romanesque structure, although later renovations incorporated Gothic and Baroque elements, which explains its mixed architectural style within the religious heritage of Las Merindades. Notable heritage features include the sculpted portal, the semicircular apse, and the Baroque altarpiece. The building has traditionally served as the town’s parish church, and its location near the natural bridge of Puentedey gives it unique scenic and heritage value.

The Puentedey Bowling Museum is an ethnographic and monographic museum dedicated to the traditional game of bowling, one of the most deeply rooted expressions of the cultural heritage of Las Merindades and other regions of Spain. It is located in Puentedey, in the province of Burgos, Castile and León, at coordinates 42.97630, -3.68683. Available records indicate that it is housed in the restored old shoeing stall, a building repurposed to hold the exhibition. Inside, it features bowling balls from various regions, as well as exhibits and explanatory panels on traditional variations of the game, its history, and its role in rural life. Some sources also note the presence of a restored mill within the complex open to visitors. Therefore, the site is not a historical-artistic monument in the classical sense, but rather a cultural facility with a heritage focus centered on the preservation and promotion of a traditional sport. Its value lies in showcasing a popular tradition passed down over centuries and in the restoration of a traditional space in the old town of Puentedey.