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TownCastilla y Leon / Meseta444 km to Santiago de Compostela

Castrojeriz

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.

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About Castrojeriz

Castrojeriz is a distinctive Meseta town stretched along a single main street beneath the ruins of a medieval castle on the hilltop above. The town's linear layout, almost 2 km long, follows the path of the Camino itself.

Pilgrims will find albergues, restaurants, cafes, a supermarket, and a pharmacy. The ruined castle offers panoramic views over the surrounding plateau. The Collegiate Church of Santa Maria del Manzano and the Church of San Juan are worth visiting.

Castrojeriz has a faded grandeur that speaks to its importance as a medieval Camino town. The approach from the east involves a steep climb over the Alto de Mostelares with sweeping views.

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Beds in Castrojeriz, night by night

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Things to do

Things to do in Castrojeriz

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SightSee the Town from the Castle HillThe ruins of the medieval castle sit on a dramatic hilltop above the town. The climb is steep but short and the views from the top are extraordinary. The entire Meseta stretches out below you, and you can trace the Camino path in both directions across the fields. This is one of the most dramatic viewpoints between Burgos and Leon.
HistoryWalk the Longest Main Street on the CaminoCastrojeriz stretches for over a kilometre along a single main street that follows the line of the Camino. In the Middle Ages this was one of the most important pilgrim towns on the route, with seven churches, several hospitals, and a thriving market. Walk the full length and imagine the town when it was bustling with pilgrims, merchants, and monks.
SightVisit the Colegiata de Santa Maria del ManzanoA 13th-century Gothic church at the entrance to town, founded by King Ferdinand III. Inside is a beautiful rose window and several carved tombs. The church is said to have been built on the spot where a statue of the Virgin was found in an apple tree, giving it the name "of the Apple Tree."
SightExplore the Iglesia de San JuanAt the far end of town, this church has a stunning cloister that is part Gothic, part Renaissance. The carved arches and the peaceful courtyard are among the most beautiful quiet spaces between Burgos and Carrion de los Condes. If the church is locked, ask at the nearby bar for access.
Camino MomentPrepare for Tomorrow's HillJust outside Castrojeriz, the Camino climbs the steep Alto de Mostelares, a punishing ascent that feels enormous after days of flat Meseta walking. Look at it from the castle ruins the evening before and contemplate what awaits you in the morning. Then go back to the bar, order another glass of wine, and stop worrying about it.
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