Cosy villages on the Camino Francés to feel at home
Camino Francés is the most chosen route by pilgrims every year. It is said to be one of the easier paths for begginers who want to walk the Camino de Santiago. You will find many charming places on your way, but if there is something the Camino Francés stands out for, that’s its villages for sure. Keep reading to discover the enchanting towns of the Camino Francés.
Puente la Reina, Navarra. | Shutterstock
Puente la Reina is a beautiful Navarran town that developed around its Romanesque bridge, built in the 11th century. It is a mandatory stop along the Camino de Santiago as it is the point where the Caminos Francés and Aragonés join together. Its Romanesque bridge is essential for pilgrims.
Estella, Navarra. | Shutterstock
Estella is located on the slopes of Montejurra. It was the Carlist Capital with the eight-pointed star that guided the pilgrims and the miraculous virgin on Camino de Santiago. Its monuments and the numerous historical events that took place here make it an epic place to visit.
Santo Domingo de la Calzada, La Rioja. | Shutterstock
Santo Domingo de la Calzada is one of the main points of the Camino de Santiago. In fact, the city was founded by the saint whose name gives the intention to help the pilgrims on the pilgrimage route. At this resting point on Camino de Santiago you should focus on the cathedral and wander through its numerous temples.
Astorga, León. | Shutterstock
Astorga is known as the “very noble, leal, meritorious, magnificent, augusta and bimillenary town“. Known as Asturica Augusta in the Roman era, it has been remodelled many times. Its 2.2 kilometres long wall dates back to the 3rd century B.C and is one of Astorga’s main attractions. Following the pilgrimage route as a city tour, you should start by visiting Astorga in the neighbourhood of San Andrés, east, around the San Andrés church.
O Cebreiro, Lugo. | Shutterstock
This small parish of the municipality of Pedrafita, in the region of Los Ancares, is a crucial Camino de Santiago pilgrimage place for its history, its relics and its magnificent landscapes. Anyone visiting the town of O Cebreiro has the feeling that time has stopped inside its walls and cobblestone streets.
