24.5 km | 5-8 hours | +249m / -158m
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.
Astorga is an ancient city in Leon, founded by Augustus as Asturica Augusta. Famous for Gaudi's neo-Gothic Episcopal Palace, the Gothic cathedral, Roman walls, and Maragato cuisine. Junction of the Camino Frances and the Via de la Plata.
9 places to stay between La Bañeza and Astorga
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