Castrojeriz

Camino Frances

To end of camino
443.7
Altitude
817

San Antón - Les ruines

3.50

Castrojeriz

3.60

Alto de Mostelares

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

Le camino suit la calle Oriente en passant par Castrojeriz, un trajet faussement long. Ses trois églises valent la peine d'être visitées, et une randonnée jusqu'aux ruines du château offre une vue sur les terres environnantes qui n'est égalée que par la montée hors de la ville.

L'histoire de la ville de Castrojeriz est très intéressante.

La plupart des services liés aux pèlerins se trouvent le long de la calle Oriente, mais la pharmacie et les plus grandes épiceries sont plus proches de la route principale.

Aussi le long de la Oriente se trouve l'Hospital del Alma ; en partie galerie d'art et en partie espace de méditation, c'est exactement l'endroit où vous voulez aller si vous recherchez un peu de paix et de calme.

Sur la place principale se trouve une petite boutique de pèlerins, l'une des dernières du genre. Le propriétaire est un sacré personnage et a réussi à rester dans l'air du temps, troquant les articles habituels du petit village contre le type d'équipement high-tech que les pèlerins modernes recherchent.

La boutique de pèlerinage se trouve sur la place principale, l'une des dernières du genre. À la sortie de la ville se trouve le Bar Lagar, qui doit son nom au pressoir à raisin bien préservé qui trône au centre de l'établissement. Va y jeter un coup d'œil pour avoir un aperçu de la façon dont les choses se faisaient autrefois.

Fiesta

San Juan est célébrée le 24 juin. Autres fêtes les 25 et 26 novembre pour Santa Catalina.

History

Les maisons qui bordent la route ont été construites avec un secret invisible, celui d'un tunnel qui court sur toute la longueur de la ville et qui relie les caves. En plus d'être la propriété privée des propriétaires, son exploration est entravée par la construction de murs de séparation en béton ; une mesure de sécurité de l'époque de la guerre civile pour préserver son bien-être. La ville était, et est toujours, passionnément divisée. Cela ne t'empêchera pas de profiter du charme qu'elle met à la disposition des pèlerins.

The Road

La route devant vous grimpe et passe au-dessus de l'Alto de Mostelares. Il n'y a pas beaucoup d'ombre à avoir entre ici et le croisement avec Palencia.

Comments

Camino de Sant… (non vérifié)

This place was amazing, everything was perfect, for me was one of the best hotels in the whole Camino Frances

Camino de Sant… (non vérifié)

Unfortunately closed at the time I was there (11 40am). Seems like they might only open for mass (7pm each day, except Sunday 1pm)

Camino de Sant… (non vérifié)

We stayed at La Rinconada just as you arrive. Comfortable, smaller rooms. Wifi and mobile signal were poor, not that this was a crisis…no work to do! Castrojeriz seemed a bit strange from a restaurant point of view with a bunch of them closed. At the end we had pizza and paella at the bar 100m from La Rinconada. Very hospitable.

Camino de Sant… (non vérifié)

D hospitalero is very accomodating. Has a welcome smile and watermelon to boot. For once real beds not bunks. Real sheets not paper. Only 5 to a room. Not crowded. I will sleep well tonight

Camino de Sant… (non vérifié)

would recommend! so cute well worth 13 euro :) so helpful and gave everyone watermelon and water when we arrived. Hospitalero noticed I looked tired and let me check in early :) Also: single beds not bunk beds!

Camino de Sant… (non vérifié)

One of my best stays so far and can highly recommend. Clean, airy hostel with garden area. Thanks to Sam who diverted off of the lunch menu to make me a avocado, pesto and mozzarella sandwich! Optional communal dinner is a South Korean dish which is superb. Vegan and vegetarian also catered for. Great company and chats at dinner. Another nice touch is that they didn’t shove us all in one room, which they could have easily done. Due to the heat, they spread us out so we had some space and air! Hand washing or laundry service available.

Camino de Sant… (non vérifié)

This used to be my favorite albergue on the Camino. Over five Caninos I stayed here, last in 2018. Come back and everything is down. The nice back area is now covered, the fireplace gone, and where I spent a few nights playing guitar is now a „please be quiet after dinner“ sign. The donativo kitchen costs 1€ per 10m use, no more donations items, and a mediocre pilgrim menu instead. No Diet Coke in the machine, because screw Diabetics, let them drink water.

The hospitaera is grumpy. When I got there in years prior it was with a smile, a watermelon slice, and some ice cold water. Now it’s an aggressive „passport!!!!“ and that’s it.

Total shame.

Camino de Sant… (non vérifié)

This is by far the most amazing accommodation on the Camino. Eva the manager is amazing, she’s on top of everything you may need and more, they offer the most beautiful garden to rest along with cold pool for your feet, perfect after your walking on the Camino, also spa facility (free of charge) with sauna, Turkish bath (steam room), hot chairs to relax. The hotel have a restaurant with great food made to order what more can you ask after long day. Rooms are extremely clean and occupied with everything you need. So great after long day of walking. I will give this place 5 stars.
I Would suggest this place to everyone even if not walking the Camino. Yes it little pricey but for all what it’s included it actually more then worse it. Great job guys. Bravo and Bouen Camino.

Camino de Sant…

Stayed here in September 2020 and returned in September 2021, very nice staff, pleasant communal evening meal, recommended. One room opposite the bar has people talking but i didn't think that too bad, this happens in lots of places. Nice place.

Camino de Sant…

It’s a dark rabbit warren. Quite funky, with a nice little swimming pool. But if the hospitalero called Arga is there, avoid it. He is an insane control freak. Runs around after you checking you’re wearing your mask, sprays everything as soon as you touch it. But then, in the evening, he will make spaghetti and let everyone sit together in a small dining room not wearing masks.
I was making my dinner in the kitchen and he just stood there, staring at me. Finally I asked him for some privacy and he started to tell me how friendly he was. Felt extremely uncomfortable. There are several other perfectly good albergues here.