Castrojeriz

Camino Frances

To end of camino
443.7
Altitudine
817

San Antón - The Ruins

3.50

Castrojeriz

3.60

Alto de Mostelares

Services
Bancomat
Yes
Bar
Yes
Fermata dell’autobus
Yes
Negozio di alimentari
Yes
Centro medico
Yes
Farmacia
Yes

Il tratto di cammino attraverso Castrojeriz è irragionevolmente lungo, e a differenza di altri paesi più piccoli, si è espanso fino a includere diverse strade parallele. Tutte e tre le sue chiese meritano una visita e una breve camminata fino alle rovine del castello vi garantirà una vista mozzafiato sul territorio circostante. Un panorama del genere è paragonabile solo a quello che potrete ammirare dalla cima dell’impervia salita all’uscita dal paese.

La maggior parte dei servizi per i pellegrini si trovano lungo la Calle Oriente, ma la farmacia e i maggiori negozi di alimentari sono vicini alla strada principale.

Lungo la Calle Oriente troverete anche l’Hospital del Alma; è in parte una galleria d’arte e in parte un luogo di meditazione. Il posto perfetto se cercate un po’ di pace e tranquillità.

Nella piazza principale c’è un negozio per pellegrini, uno degli ultimi di questo tipo. Il proprietario è un personaggio, ed è riuscito a restare al passo coi tempi sostituendo le tradizionali merci da piccolo paese con le attrezzature hi-tech che i pellegrini richiedono al giorno d’oggi.

All’uscita dal paese c’è il Bar Lagar, chiamato così per il tino per la pigiatura dell’uva ben conservato ed esposto al suo interno. Dateci un occhio per farvi un’idea di come si facevano le cose un tempo.

Festività

San Juan si celebra il 24 giugno; Santa Catalina il 25 e 26 novembre.

Storia

Le case lungo la strada furono costruite con un segreto da fuori invisibile: un tunnel che attraversa il paese per tutta la sua lunghezza, mettendo in collegamento gli scantinati delle varie abitazioni. Non potrete esplorarlo per due motivi: è proprietà privata dei padroni di casa ed è stato interrotto in più punti dalla costruzione di muri divisori; una misura di sicurezza risalente alla guerra civile. La cittadina era, ed è tutt’ora, appassionatamente divisa. Ciò non vi impedirà tuttavia di godere del fascino che esercita sui pellegrini.

Il cammino

La strada più avanti risale e oltrepassa l’Alto de Mostelares. Non ci saranno molte zone d’ombra tra qui e l’entrata in Palencia.

Comments

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

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

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

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… (not verified)

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… (not verified)

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… (not verified)

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… (not verified)

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… (not verified)

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… (not verified)

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.