Astorga receives thousands of pilgrims every year. The Route from Astorga to Santiago takes approximately two weeks, which makes Astorga a good starting point for those who do not have much time. The city is famous for its gastronomy and for monuments such as the Cathedral or Gaudí’s Palace. The next two or three stages …
Getting from Madrid to Astorga is easy and inexpensive, whether by train or by bus. The bus is cheaper, the train is faster. If you have chosen Astorga to start the Camino or if you just want to pay a visit to our Bishop’s Palace by Gaudi, keep reading. Madrid to Astorga by bus There …
In short, starting the Camino in Astorga will take 10 to 12 days by foot, and about 5 days by bike. That makes Astorga an ideal starting point if you have two weeks to walk the Camino or about a week to cycle it. Astorga is a small city in the province of León, and …