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Village

Alija del Infantado

736m
42.1401°N, 5.8352°W

Coordinates

42.1401°N, 5.8352°W

Elevation

736m

Previous Location

Maire de Castroponce

Next Location

Quintana del Marco

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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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Quick Info

RegionLeón, Spain
Elevation736m
Coordinates42.1401°N, 5.8352°W

On The Route

Previous Stage

Benavente → Alija del Infantado

Next Stage

Alija del Infantado → La Bañeza

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.

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Where You Are on the Camino

Previous town

Maire de Castroponce

6 km back

Next town

Quintana del Marco

8 km ahead

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Alija del Infantado

303 km to Santiago de Compostela

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Benavente → Alija del Infantado(Previous Stage)
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Alija del Infantado → La Bañeza(Next Stage)
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Previous Location

Maire de Castroponce

Next Location

Quintana del Marco