VillageCastilla y Leon303 km to Santiago de Compostela

Alija del Infantado

A small village with a medieval castle and an albergue. A quiet stop between Benavente and La Baneza on the northern Via de la Plata.

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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.

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Explore Alija del Infantado

The Camino through town, with prices where the beds are. Amber is the route; each pin is a place to stay.

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Things to do

Things to do in Alija del Infantado

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HistoryVisit the Castle-PalaceThe Castillo-Palacio de los Condes de Alija is a medieval castle-palace partially restored.
RelaxationCross the Orbigo RiverThe Orbigo River runs through Alija del Infantado with poplars and willows.
SightVisit the Iglesia de San EstebanThe parish church has Mudejar-influenced brickwork on its tower.
FoodEat Leonese CuisineCecina de Leon (air-dried beef) appears on menus here.
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