Navarrete

Camino Frances

To end of camino
593.2
Altitude
504

Logroño

12.50

Navarrete

16.20

Ventosa

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

Navarrete, much fought over and mostly destroyed, no longer has any of its medieval history to share. It does, however, have a few covered arcades which give you a sense of its past. Like is common on an otherwise flat land, the town was developed around a hill; you will see plenty more of this strategy before you get back into the mountains.

The Iglesia de Santa Maria de la Asuncion deserves an extra mention here in case you were thinking to skip it. Don’t. It maintains hours which can be difficult for pilgrims but do try to make a visit.

If you are staying in Navarrete for the night, you might consider a small climb up to the ‘Tedeón’ to where the castle once stood. There is a nice picnic park there and a good view of the surrounding land.

Fiesta

Market day is Wednesday. In mid-August, the town turns out to celebrate the Virgen and San Roque. On the 29th of September, during the grape harvest, they celebrate their patron saint, San Miguel.

The Road

On the way into Navarrete you pass the remains of 12th century San Juan de Acre. While there is not much left, the footprint remains well enough preserved to spark the imagination. The original entrance to the former pilgrim hospital has been reincarnated as the entrance to the town cemetery which is passed on your way out of Navarrete.

City Map

Comments

All Caminos App User (not verified)

This is the best restaurant, and best value, that I have experienced in six weeks in Spain. Go before it is discovered.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Restaurant Sala, I went looking to eat around 4pm, didn't want stale Tapas. Found Sala on my walk and asked if I could get food. WOW, I got a la carte, without a carte due to some allergies. The tastes were amazing. Everything prepared fresh. They also have a hotel bit rooms are not quite ready, however, if it meant walking another 10kl, or going off path, I would ask.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Restaurant Sala, I went looking to eat around 4pm, didn't want stale Tapas. Found Sala on my walk and asked if I could get food. WOW, I got a la carte, without a carte due to some allergies. The tastes were amazing. Everything prepared fresh. They also have a hotel bit rooms are not quite ready, however, if it meant walking another 10kl, or going off path, I would ask.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Very welcoming and friendly hosts. Great place to stay - comfortable rooms.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Wonderful meal, delightful hosts. Home grown vegetables cooked to perfection, almond cake divine. Best Camino meal so far.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

OMG delicious food, open all day we had our meal at 5pm…$18.50 euros worth every penny. Worth a stop in Navarrete over night.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

El mejor sitio para los peregrinos

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Found the Restaurant Sala on Google with a very high rating and were in heaven. Lovely people, fresh and local food, the best taste I’ve had on the journey. The menu del dia is 17,50€ which was very cheap for the quality we received. Would definitely go there again.
Calle Abadia 1, Navarette.

Camino de Sant…

Superb albergue run by angel. Warm and friendly. Very good welcome and great facilities. I would highly recommend.

Camino de Sant…

Sala Restaurante y Tapas has fantastic local, home-cooked meals. And the owner-chef, Tatiana, is so kind and welcoming. She will serve dinner ahead of typical Spanish schedule, which many pilgrims appreciate. Highly recommend.