Cizur Menor

Cizur Menor is a small town in Navarra on the Camino Francés, about 4 to 5 km after Pamplona. It is often the first place pilgrims stop after leaving the city, especially before the climb toward Alto del Perdón.

The town has a strong Camino history. Its most important historic site is the Church of San Miguel Arcángel, a late 12th-century Romanesque church that once formed part of a monastery and pilgrim complex linked to the Order of Malta. The old monastery has disappeared, but the church remains one of the main Camino landmarks in Cizur Menor.

For pilgrims today, Cizur Menor is practical and easy. It has pilgrim accommodation, places to eat, and basic services, while still feeling quieter than Pamplona. It can work well as a short first stop after the city or as an overnight option for pilgrims who want to split the stage between Pamplona and Puente la Reina.

After Cizur Menor, the Camino leaves the urban edge of Pamplona and heads toward open countryside, fields, and the climb to Alto del Perdón. This makes the town a useful place to refill water, grab food, or rest before the route becomes more exposed.