빌라르타-퀸타나 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Rest area for pilgrims in Viloria de Rioja, the birthplace of Santo Domingo de la Calzada, with benches and tables, shade, and a drinking fountain.

With these truly beautiful signposts, you can't get lost. And each one is different...

Here in the fields you are welcomed in Castile: on a small hill with information boards and wonderful views

Large mapboard at side of the dusty path denoting the boundary between La Rioja and Castilla-León regions. The map shows almost the entire route of the camino in both directions, with major cities and towns marked. There is a smaller map to the side showing the way through the Burgos province.

In Belorado. I don't usually choose a hostel as a highlight, but I can recommend this one unconditionally. And so close to the center. The owner is called Joaquin. Like me.

This church in Viloria de Rioja is remarkable. Not only that Santo Domingo was baptized there, but above all the architectural styles that were probably mixed here through additions. Brickwork, half-timbering, castle-like, then house-like again, only one window seemingly randomly installed, a small side door, with a squat church tower, but mighty bells for such a building and a polygonal wooden roof at the end of the building. I was really amazed.

So many churches and each one is somehow different. Unbelievable.

On the Way of St. James, these huge signs were rather intimidating and humbling, as we realized how many kilometers there were still to the finish.