Castañeda
Camino Frances
Camino Primitivo
To end of camino
44.1
Altitude
380
Services
Castañeda is historically significant as the site of the medieval lime kilns where pilgrims from Triacastela delivered the limestone they'd carried across Galicia. The lime was burned here and transported to Santiago for use in building the cathedral. It was a form of pilgrim labor — a practical contribution to the goal of the journey.
History
The lime kilns connected the quarries of Triacastela (over 100 km to the east) with the cathedral construction in Santiago. Pilgrims who carried stones were performing an act of devotion while providing essential building material.
The Road
It is uphill once more, followed by a steady descent into the valley below, steep at points.
City Map
Accommodation in Castañeda.
| Albergue Santiago 14€ 6 |
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