Way from Logroño to Burgos

Camerano Cheese

If you are a cheese lover, you are in the right place. Camerano cheese is native to the Sierra de los Cameros in La Rioja. It is made from goat’s milk, following the same recipe for several centuries.

It is a cheese with a fairly intense and dominant flavor, with a characteristic goat aroma, naturally matured and boasting a striking cream color. It has a brittle but firm texture, with a thin and particular rind.

Sarmiento Lamb Chops

In this area, lamb is quite traditional, so it’s no surprise that one of its flagship dishes is precisely its chops. Roasted over sarmiento embers, which are nothing more than dried vine branches, they are cooked outdoors, especially in the surrounding wineries.

It is a rustic recipe from every point of view. Normally, they are served with potatoes and some fresh salad, although they can be served in many ways, always accompanied by a good glass of wine.

Morcilla de Burgos

Morcilla is one of those sausages that are popular throughout Spain, with hundreds of years of tradition and followers. However, the one from Burgos enjoys special recognition; in fact, it is considered one of its flagship dishes.

In ancient times, it was made with bread crumbs until rice came to replace it in the 18th century.

It is necessary to point out that depending on the area of Burgos you are in, you can find a different type of morcilla, as each region gives it its particular touch. The traditional one is made from pig blood and intestines, onion, spices, salt, pork lard, and peppers, including some spicy ones.

You can consume it as a starter or as an accompaniment to other recipes throughout the year; in fact, there is a saying that says Burgos morcilla is bland, greasy, and spicy.

Castilian Soup

Also known as garlic soup, Castilian Soup is consumed in various regions of Spain, with different variations depending on where it is prepared.

In Burgos, particularly, it is an extremely popular dish, especially during the winter season, as its high calorie content allows its diners to warm up quickly and deliciously.

It is prepared with farmhouse bread (the traditional recipe uses stale bread from the previous day), garlic, olive oil, one egg per diner, sweet pepper, ground white pepper, slices of chorizo, and cubes of ham.

It is served with a glass of good young red wine, further helping the body to warm up and enjoy these intense flavors.

Laurel Street and San Juan Street

Central, lively, and both considered as reference points and must-see stops in Logroño.

Laurel Street is as diverse as it is lively. It has more than a hundred establishments between bars and restaurants to eat at any time, from tapas, skewers, and in general all Riojan cuisine. The places are known for their specialties, beyond their own names.

Now, San Juan Street, on the other hand, runs parallel to another of the busiest points, such as Portales Street. Its bars are famous for being perfect places for good skewers and tapas, accompanied, of course, by a Rioja wine.

Mesón los Caballeros Restaurant (Santo Domingo de la Calzada)

In La Rioja, it is a fairly popular restaurant among pilgrims. Located in a historic building, it is located on the corner of Mayor Street, with entrance to the Town Hall square.

Specializing in local cuisine, but with some touches of its own, which has undoubtedly led them to become a true reference in terms of local gastronomy, especially for its exquisite veal and lamb meats, not to mention the cod.

La Abbadia (Burgos)

Inside the Abba Burgos hotel, its menu is considered by many as a true work of art in terms of traditional cuisine. Located just 300 meters from the Cathedral, it enjoys one of the best views in all of Burgos.

Here you can enjoy meats, rice dishes, and fish, where veal and cod will always be the protagonists, regardless of the time of year.

Puntido (Burgos)

Located in the hostel of the same name, Puntido is a restaurant where pilgrims come to regain their strength and enjoy a homemade meal full of tradition.

It has a menu carefully designed for pilgrims, where San Antón stew is one of the flagship dishes of the place. Enjoy fresh bread and the best wines of the area at any time, offering variety between stews, fish, rice dishes, and meats.

If you arrive early, you can enjoy a drink to accompany your skewers or the always convenient potato omelet.

Option 1: Private car

The best option is to leave your car parked in the Hotel’s assigned car park or in one of the many public car parks in the vicinity of the Hotel.

Option 2: Bus

Burgos is well connected by bus to many locations in Spain.

–From Madrid to Logroño with the companies Alsa and Plm, with frequent departures from the Bus Station at Avda. de America and from Terminal 4 of Madrid-Barajas Airport.

Option 3: Train (Renfe). Direct trains every day from Madrid and Barcelona, among many other locations in Spain.

Upon your arrival in Logroño, begins an experience you will never forget, where we recommend continuing reading below to discover what to see and do on your Way of Santiago from Logroño.

STAGE FROM LOGROÑO TO NAJERA

In La Grajera, highlight the reservoir and park of the same name.

In Navarrete, the 16th-century Church of the Assumption, in Herrerian style with an interesting Baroque altarpiece from the 16th century.

The Ruins of the pilgrims’ Hospital of San Juan de Ocre, with a gateway whose capitals represent different scenes of the pilgrims’ daily life.

In Ventosa, the Church of San Saturnino, whose 17th-century square tower offers the best vantage point to enjoy the red clay fields covered with vineyards surrounding Ventosa. The original construction dates back to the 16th century and retains its Gothic facade from that period.

In Najera, highlight the Monastery of Santa María la Real, an artistic emblem of the former capital of the Kingdom of Navarre. Founded in 1052, it was rebuilt in the 15th century in Gothic style. The ensemble stands out for its Plateresque cloister of the Knights, adorned with beautiful stone lattice windows.

STAGE FROM SANTO DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA TO BELORADO

In Redecillas del Camino: Highlight the Palace Houses, the 12th-century Romanesque baptismal font (Church of Santa María)

In Belorado, we can visit the Church of Santa María, a 16th-century work, with a magnificent stone altarpiece, entirely dedicated to Santiago.

The Church of San Nicolás with the image of San Caprasio.

At the exit of this town is the bridge built by San Juan de Ortega.

STAGE FROM BELORADO TO SAN JUAN DE ORTEGA

In Tosantos, to the right of the road, stands out the rock-cut Hermitage of Our Lady of the Rock, excavated in the mountain. Inside, a Romanesque image from the 12th century is venerated.

Half a kilometer before Villafranca de los Montes de Oca, we find the so-called apse of San Felices. These are the remains of an old Mozarabic Monastery from the 10th century.

Already in Villafranca de Montes de Oca, we find the Hospital of San Antonio Abad; from it, the main entrance has been preserved, above which is sculpted the coat of arms of the Catholic Monarchs.

The Church of Santiago, from the 18th century. Its baptismal font is a giant natural shell brought from the Philippines.

In San Juan de Ortega, its Sanctuary stands out, which deserves a mandatory visit given its importance.

STAGE FROM NAJERA TO SANTO DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA

The parish church of the 17th and 18th centuries, dedicated to Our Lady of the Angels, features a carving of Santiago Peregrino.

As a gem of this Way of Santiago from Logroño and a few kilometers from Azofra are the Monasteries of Suso and Yuso of San Millán de la Cogolla. They are World Heritage Sites and the birthplace of the Castilian language with their Emilian Glosses, handwritten annotations written in Latin, Romance, and Basque.

In Santo Domingo de la Calzada, its Cathedral stands out. The cathedral was built over the tomb of the Saint, the most emblematic building in the town. The layout is Romanesque, but its style is Gothic and Renaissance. Inside, facing the tomb of the Saint, is the niche where a rooster and a hen coexist in memory of the legend of the hen that “sang after being roasted.” You can climb the bell tower, which is a good option, as the view from the top is worth it. Across the street, the Parador de Turismo preserves several elements from the old pilgrims’ Hospital.

In Santo Domingo de la Calzada, the Convent of San Francisco, Calle Mayor, the Town Hall, the Walls, and the Sor María de Leiva tower also deserve special mention.

STAGE FROM SAN JUAN DE ORTEGA TO BURGOS

In Burgos, we come across another jewel that is well worth a stop on the Way of Santiago from Logroño, and that is the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santa María. A magnificent Gothic work begun in 1221 by Fernando III El Santo and consecrated in 1260 for its architectural grandeur, the richness of its interior ornamentation, the Cathedral of Burgos is one of the most valuable monuments of Spanish art. From its iconic Gothic towers to the tomb of El Cid in the transept, everything is magnificent in it.

The Church of San Nicolás, Gothic from the 15th century, and of Santa Gadea.

The Cordón House or Condestable Palace, Santa María Gate and Arch, and Miraflores Charterhouse.

The Monastery of Las Huelgas Reales deserves a special visit. Founded by Alfonso VIII in 1187, for noblewomen, under the rule of San Bernardo. It served as the burial place for several kings of Castile. From Fernando III El Santo, several kings were crowned there.