Los Arcos

Camino Frances

To end of camino
633.8
Altitude
450

Villamayor de Monjardín

11.70

Los Arcos

7.30

Sansol

Services
ATM
Yes
Bar
Yes
Bus
Yes
Grocery
Yes
Medical Center
Yes
Pharmacy
Yes

For an early breakfast or coffee look to the main road (southeast of the church) where you will find a few bars that cater to early-to-rise pilgrims and early-to-work truck drivers.

The Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción, located in the main square, is a radiant sight.

Fiesta

Market day is Saturday. The locals also celebrate their patron Santa María from August 14th to 20th.

History

Los Arcos, a village dating back to its Roman occupation, is laid out in long streets which run parallel to the río Odrón. Your approach along the camino brings you into the north side of town, and it was on top of the hills to the east (left on approach) that the castle once stood.

It is a frontier town (Logroño is near enough) and as a result it saw its share of both destruction (at the hands of land-hungry nobility) and prosperity (every border crossing meant paying a toll, and exchanging currency, and most likely paying a duty on your horse).

The Road

Exiting the town, you pass through the Arco de Felipe V and cross over the río Odrón. A few of the albergues in town are located on the west side of the river.

City Map

Comments

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Beautiful little spot along trail. We stayed at the tables in main square with cathedral all afternoon. Was a lovely stop.

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Should try plan to stay somewhere else if ya can

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This place is silly expensive- they are out to take advantage of pilgrims!

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Stayed in Pension Ostodar, the owner was so kind and caring to my friend who was feeling the I’ll effects of too much sun.
A beautiful pension with excellent facilities.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Be careful not to go there as their next step is to charge you entry, I mean an empanadas for € 7.... Really??
Are we in Dubai????

Camino de Sant…

There is a blessing in this amazing church a few nights each week. Check the sign on the outside for exact schedule. Definitely worth seeing this ornate church!

Camino de Sant…

The village panaria on the way in is charging exhorbitant prices. Over 5 euro.for a small.piece of pizza. steer clear.

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Please be aware that Villa de Los Arcos is over 2 km out of town.

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Exceptional friendly staff. The one gig drawback is only one bathroom each for men and one for women. Can't say for men but women has 2 toilets and 3 shower's for the entire 3 levels of rooms. I think there are over 40 to 55 beds. Arrive early if i want a bottom bed and get a bed across from bathroom.