Village

Alija del Infantado

736m

42.1401°N, 5.8352°W

Coordinates

42.1401°N, 5.8352°W

Elevation

736m

Accommodation

Available

Services Available

Accommodation

Restaurant

Cafe

Grocery

Pharmacy

ATM

Train

Post Office

Airport

Bus

Pilgrim Office

Clinic

Water

Tobacconist

About Alija del Infantado

Alija del Infantado is a small village with a medieval castle and a pleasant setting in the agricultural plains north of Benavente. The village has an albergue, cafes, and basic services.

The castle, partially restored, gives the village its historical character. The surrounding landscape is flat farmland.

Alija provides a quiet overnight stop between the larger towns of Benavente and La Baneza.

Explore Alija del Infantado

Things to Do in Alija del Infantado

History

Visit the Castle-Palace

The Castillo-Palacio de los Condes de Alija is a medieval castle-palace partially restored.

Relaxation

Cross the Orbigo River

The Orbigo River runs through Alija del Infantado with poplars and willows.

Sightseeing

Visit the Iglesia de San Esteban

The parish church has Mudejar-influenced brickwork on its tower.

Food & Drink

Eat Leonese Cuisine

Cecina de Leon (air-dried beef) appears on menus here.

Accommodation in Alija del Infantado

Where You Are on the Camino

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Alija del Infantado

303 km to Santiago de Compostela

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