TownCastilla y Leon282 km to Santiago de Compostela

La Bañeza

A market town in Leon province with full services, a lively main square, and a traditional carnival. The last significant town before reaching Astorga on the Via de la Plata.

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About La Bañeza

La Baneza is a market town in the province of Leon, the last significant town before reaching Astorga where the Via de la Plata joins the Camino Frances. The town has a lively main square and is known for its traditional carnival celebrations.

Pilgrims will find albergues, hotels, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, ATMs, and a pharmacy. The town is well-serviced and provides a comfortable overnight stop.

From La Baneza, it is 24 km to Astorga, where Via de la Plata pilgrims join the Frances for the final stages through the mountains of Leon and Galicia to Santiago.

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Explore La Bañeza

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Things to do

Things to do in La Bañeza

5 things
SightExplore the Plaza MayorLa Baneza's main square is a fine example of a Castilian arcaded plaza.
SightVisit the Iglesia de Santa MariaThe main church has a mix of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque elements.
Camino MomentLast Stop Before the FrancesLa Baneza is the last major town before Astorga, where Option A merges with the Camino Frances.
FoodEat Cecina de LeonCecina de Leon is one of the great cured meats of Spain and a speciality of the Leon province.
RelaxationPrepare for AstorgaAstorga is approximately 25 km ahead with Gaudi's palace, the cathedral, and chocolate museum.
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