19.5 km | 5-6 hours | +352m / -325m
A classic Meseta stage across the open plateau, with the ruins of the Convento de San Anton providing a dramatic waypoint mid-stage. The Gothic archway spanning the road is one of the most photographed ruins on the Camino, and pilgrims traditionally pass beneath it.
The walking continues across flat, open terrain with long views and minimal shade. The approach to Castrojeriz is scenic, with the town stretched along a ridge below a ruined castle that dominates the skyline from kilometres away.
Castrojeriz is a long, thin town with a surprisingly rich history and several notable churches. The ruined castle above town offers panoramic views across the Meseta. Services are adequate with several albergues, restaurants, and small shops.
Terrain: Flat Meseta paths, dry agricultural tracks, gentle valley approach
A small Meseta village marking the beginning of the vast Castilian plateau. Has albergues and basic services. The landscape opens up dramatically from here.
A secluded valley stop on the Camino Francés, roughly 250 meters off the meseta path, where a cold natural spring and stream have long offered pilgrims relief for tired feet.
Hontanas is a memorable Meseta village with albergues, food options, a historic church, and a hidden valley setting that appears suddenly from the fields.
Gothic ruins of a 14th-century Antonine monastery, 3.6km before Castrojeriz. The Camino passes directly under the surviving stone arch. A small donativo albergue operates seasonally within the ruins.
A long, narrow Meseta town stretched along a single street beneath the ruins of a hilltop castle. Has albergues, restaurants, and a distinctive linear layout.
46 places to stay between Hornillos del Camino and Castrojeriz
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