Quick Facts
- Starting point: San Martín del Camino
- Destination: Astorga
- Distance: 24 km (15 miles)
- Walking time: Around 5 hours
- Difficulty: Medium
- Special features: Another Gaudí building and mountain views!
Where to Stay in Astorga
(Check our accommodation recommendations in our eBook – Link down below)
What You Need to Know About Stage 22
Similar distance to yesterday – The French Way takes you 24 kilometers from San Martín del Camino to Astorga today. But the scenery is getting more interesting!
Mountain views ahead: Today you’ll catch glimpses of the mountain range near León with peaks over 2,000 meters high. It’s a preview of what’s coming – you’ll soon be climbing into those mountains! The landscape is definitely starting to shift as you leave the endless Meseta behind.
Astorga is awesome! Your destination today has some serious highlights:
Bishop’s Palace by Gaudí: Yep, another Gaudí masterpiece on the Camino de Santiago! This fairy-tale-like building is now a museum about the pilgrimage routes. Totally worth a visit.
Cathedral of Santa María: Beautiful and historic – classic Camino architecture.
Chocolate! Astorga is famous for its chocolate production. After 22 days of walking, you’ve definitely earned some quality Spanish chocolate, right?
The town has great energy, plenty of restaurants, and a nice medieval vibe. It’s one of those places where you’ll want to arrive with enough time to explore properly.
Excited about the mountain stages coming up? Our eBook „Camino Francés for Beginners“ prepares you for the challenging but spectacular mountain sections ahead, including what gear you’ll need and how to pace yourself for the climbs.
Bottom line: Another manageable day leading to a charming town with culture, architecture, and chocolate. What’s not to love?
Buen Camino! 🥾🍫
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