Your journey begins with a stroll through history when you visit the monastery Santa Maria de la Real, which was once a royal burial site.

Walking through the vineyards of the Rioja region you reach Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Legend has it, that here a dead chicken came back to life on the plate that it was served on. Today, a rooster and a chicken live in the church of Santo Domingos, as a reminder of this supposed miracle.

The next stage takes you to the fertile land, referred to as the “granaries of Spain”, up the Castile high plain. Beyond Atapuerca, where once the bones of the first European Homo Sapiens were found, you walk to the destination of the section: Burgos. Stroll around this ancient city and make sure to visit its famous cathedral of Santa Maria.

123 Kilometres

Day 1 • Arrival in Bilbao - Logroño
Arrive in Spain and transfer to Logroño (we provide detailled directions). Get comortable and prepare for the Camino. Don't forget to explore this beautiful city.

Day 2 • Logroño - Nájera
You are in the region of Rioja, famous for its wines. Make sure to try a good red wine. Passing by many vineyards you will reach the charming town of Navarrete. Carry on to the old kingstown of Nájera and unwind in one of the pretty bars.
29.5 km, longer stage

Day 3 • Nájera - Santo Domingo de la Calzada
You will hike through vineyards to Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Visit its famous cathedral and learn about the miracle of the Hanged Innocent that supposedly took place here.
22 km – easy to medium

Day 4 • Santo Domingo de la Calzada - Belorado
Follow the Camino as it runs over smooth hills and through typical Castilian villages to Belorado. You will leave the province of La Rioja behind you and enter the province of Burgos (Castilla y León).
23.5 km - medium

Day 5 • Belorado - San Juan de Ortega
After walking through the plains beyond San Juan, the Camino takes you up into the Montes de Oca (Goose Hills) before it reaches the small village San Juan de Ortega. Make sure to visit its famous monastery.
24.6 km - medium

Day 6 • San Juan de Ortega - Burgos
Cross the heights of Atapuerca to reach Burgos in the afternoon. We recommend you to take the prettier alternative route along the river Arlanzón (approx. 2 km more)
25.3 km – small ascent in the beginning, then easy walking

Day 7 • Return
Return home or continue on the Camino Francés with our Tour 4.

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