The Camino Staging Towns

The western end of the flysch coast: a stone old town, a good beach, and a Camino stage.

Historic gateway to the Camino Francés, steeped in legends of Charlemagne and medieval piety

A storied city with exceptional cathedral stained glass and a long-standing free-tapas culture.

A significant stop on the Camino circuit defined by its grand Gothic cathedral and compact center

A historic Camino crossroads city offering a sophisticated pintxos scene and handsome architecture

The sacred granite-built pilgrimage destination at the end of the Camino de Santiago

The best base for Rioja wine country, known for Calle del Laurel and its pintxos.

The most popular starting point for those completing the final 100km to Santiago.

A town relocated above a reservoir, featuring a distinctive fortified church.

Famous for its local cheese and final convergence with other pilgrimage routes.

A historic crossroads famous for its beautiful Romanesque bridge.

A quiet town set in the rolling forests and agricultural lands of Galicia.

A town defined by a cathedral that houses live chickens in honor of a local miracle.

A mountain village of ancient stone pallozas, with wide views over the surrounding hills.

Known as the Little Santiago, it is the gateway to the mountains of Galicia.

Famous for the massive Knights Templar castle that dominates the skyline.

A city renowned for its cathedral and Gaudi's whimsical Episcopal Palace.

An ancient capital of the Kingdom of Navarre, set against red sandstone cliffs.

A historic Camino de Santiago stop in Navarra famous for its Romanesque palaces and a legendarily wine-flowing fountain