It was also so highly influenced by the route that even today the urban layout of the city retains the exact historic Camino. The importance of Burgos on the pilgrimage is reflected in the fact that it once had 30 pilgrim hostels. The Camino leaves the old walled city by the Moorish arch of San Martín and passes through the streets of Emperador and Villalón that lead down to the bridge of Malatos (lepers), which crosses the river Arlanzón, also the area where the majority of hospitals for pilgrims were situated. ![]() Before leaving Burgos, hikers will walk past a monument erected in honour of the Cid - "Solar del Cid" - where, according to tradition, was once the ancestral home of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar. Nearby stands the Church of San Nicholás de Bari, Gothic in style, much like the Arco de Fernán González, a triumphal monument dating from 1580, it stands in the same place that was also the residence of the first count of Castilla. In front of the gates of Coronería, a Gothic gem they will also find the Palace of Castilfalé, a branch of the Municipal Archives. The starting point can be from Calle Fernán González, which leads to one of the most splendid views of the cathedral. The exit from Burgos (491 kilometres to Santiago), much nicer than its entrance, is covered quickly along an enjoyable walk, allowing the pilgrim to discover Jacobean evocations and trace the ancient footprints of this pilgrimage. Even so, and despite the existence of fountains, it is worth replenishing before facing the sections Rabe-Hornillos and Hornillos-Hontanas. In all locations passed they will find services to quench their thirst. In Rabé de las Calzadas walkers will embark on, without remedy, the difficult and arid plateau.Ĭontinuing the Camino in solitude with only their shadow for company (and, fortunately, the dozens of pilgrims who will join them on that day). From Tardajos, the next location with services, the route moves along depopulated paths that lead the walker to discover medieval villages and hostels with individual characteristics and recovered Jacobean traditions. The day begins with a beautiful farewell to Burgos and several puzzling under and overpasses with the surrounding roads. In winter, on the contrary, the low temperatures of the plateau make it difficult to get warm, even after walking for 30 kilometres. In the summer a complete absence of shade forces walkers to have to get up early to protect themselves from the relentless sun. In this long stage, which many pilgrims shorten with a stop in Hornollos del Camino, the main difficulty faced by pilgrims is the weather.
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