Villamayor de Monjardín

Camino Frances

To end of camino
645.5
Altitude
674

Azqueta

⇣

1.90

⇣

Villamayor de Monjardín

⇣

11.70

⇣

Los Arcos

Services
Bar
Yes
Bus
Yes
Grocery
Yes
Pharmacy
Yes

The Monjardín is the peak that overlooks the town, and remnants of the 10th century Castillo de San Esteban that once protected it remain. 

From March through October there is a small shop in front of the church that serves food.

The Road

The 11.7km between here and Los Arcos has a tendency to pass very slowly, and there are little opportunities for shade. Stock up well with water.

City Map
Accommodation in Villamayor de Monjardín.
Apartment
Markiola
Booking.com
Private
Albergue Villamayor de Monjardín
14€
20 		Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue Villamayor de Monjardín
Association
Oasis Trails
12€
21 		Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue Hogar Monjardín Oasis Trails

Comments

14. September 2024 - 18:35

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I was hesitant to stay here based on recent reports. But I found the volunteers to be committed but non-intrusive. In fact, they were kind and did their best to accommodate late comers who simply could not walk any further. The food was great.
I joined them for the evening meditation. It was simple and thoughtful.
I am grateful that I stayed here.

24. August 2024 - 18:01

All Caminos App User (not verified)

They have some concerning behavior around preaching a very specific narrow faith at pilgrims, and don’t listen in return. The dinner hour was uncomfortable, and I especially didn’t like how they treated pilgrims who disagreed with their viewpoints. Not in the spirit of the Camino.

16. July 2024 - 11:53

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Awesome place to visit worth the detour!

20. April 2024 - 17:13

All Caminos App User (not verified)

i found this albergue cramped, crowded, and not much space to really relax. the hospitalaros were not that friendly.

1. July 2023 - 21:34

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The best albergue so far! Jan and Connor our hospitaleros that day were so kind and nice to talk to. The dinner felt like a family dinner with only three other pilgrims. We got beet root salad, pasta and plum cake with whipped cream. Everything was delicious!

10. June 2023 - 16:58

All Caminos App User (not verified)

My son and I stayed at the Villamayor de Monjardin Albergue. The hostess speaks decent English and is super friendly. You can buy dinner and breakfast at the Albergue. She told is not to waste money on bottled water and she was right, the tap water is really good. The rooms are nice, we stayed in one with 6 bunkbeds/ 12 beds. The shower felt like I was at home. I would highly recommend.

29. April 2023 - 18:48

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Made reservation one day before. There is a little store/ bar with a restroom available at the entrance. They have coffee, cold meats, snacks and dried fruits. They open at 8-2 then 4-6 pm. Next is the church on the left and the first albergue right in front. If you go up the hill to the right is oasis trails albergue which is run by volunteers. Up the hill 30 minutes hike is a castle for those wanting to go explore. Small nice and quiet town.

3. September 2022 - 16:37

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

There was a really nice food truck with some chairs and tables in the shade. There in early September 2022 serving food and drink including fresh orange juice if you get there early enough.

22. August 2019 - 13:54

Camino de Sant…

Well placed food truck

28. April 2022 - 14:16

Camino de Sant…

we dropped our packs off at our albergue, and, took the 30 minute hike up to the castle. The gate was open. We rang the bell, and toured the remains. Well worth the visit if you arrive in this quaint town with enough time to explore.