Tardajos

Camino Frances

To end of camino
473.2
Altitude
821

Burgos

11.20

Tardajos

2.10

Rabé de las Calzadas

Services
ATM
Yes
Bar
Yes
Bus
Yes
Grocery
Yes
Medical Center
Yes
Pharmacy
Yes

Tardajos is the first village after Burgos and a common breakfast stop. A few bar-bakeries on the right as you enter serve Torta de Aceite — a type of flatbread made with olive oil that's unique to the area and worth trying. A pharmacy is also on the main road.

The village sits at the intersection of two ancient trade routes, a position that made it more important than its current size suggests. Most pilgrims pass through quickly, but the bakeries alone justify a pause.

Fiesta

San Isidro Labrador (not to be confused with San Isidoro of León) is celebrated on May 15.

History

Tardajos lies at the junction of two primary ancient roads — the east-west pilgrim route and a north-south commercial road. This crossroads position attracted settlement since Roman times and made the village a strategic point for controlling trade and troop movements across the meseta.

The Road

The camino departs the main road in Tardajos — don't be tempted to stay on the asphalt. Cross the street and pass through the village. From here you won't return to a busy road until Frómista. The terrain ahead is flat, open meseta.

Accommodation in Tardajos.
Association
Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue de Tardajos
Hostal

Comments

Camino de Sant…

Pececitos bar looks tempting because it’s right on the road, but don’t give them the business. I highly recommend that you read the owner’s responses to previous poor reviews on google maps. That will give you an idea of the hospitality here. Completely unreal. Full of old local men who stare and give the stink-eye to pilgrims like you don’t belong and that’s even to just a normal person dressed decently.

Camino de Sant…

Nice clean modern facilities. Beds comfy. Rooms have charm. Washing machine, 3 euros lots of dryer racks. My only negative was that I felt it lacked a bit of love. A smile doesn't go amiss but they were in very short supply. Cafe restaurant with good food options. Nice garden.

Camino de Sant…

My opinion. Definitely a locals place. Bartender a bit bursque. I wouldn't give any"A" for friendliness but I hadn't had my first cup of coffee or breakfast yet. No other choices as yet this morning.
Bathrooms not very clean.

Camino de Sant…

Highly recommend Albergue La Factoria! See review above (I forgot to include the name of the albergue)

Camino de Sant…

Get the Torta de aceita at Bar Bocateria Yoli, first on the right. Best sandwich I’ve had on the Camino. Amazing bread.

Camino de Sant…

Beautiful private room for 36 euros and outstanding pilgrim meal for 12 euros. The dorm rooms are reported to have just a few bunks. Highly recommend staying here! Note: ATM in town might be down for servicing for awhile around midday.

Camino de Sant…

Be aware early May 2019 the fountain in the square is not operating. It’s a long dusty road out here from Burgos I know. There is a shop where you can get most stuff(she’s lovely). Alas if you want water here I suspect you have to buy it.