La Virgen del Camino

Camino Frances

To end of camino
298.7
Altitude
910

Trobajo del Camino

3.30

La Virgen del Camino

0.60

SPLIT: Scenic Route or Road Route

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

La Virgen del Camino is named for the miraculous sighting of the Virgen by a local shepherd. His vision has been translated into sculptures several times by artists. One is here in the modern looking church, and another is in the León Cathedral (in the Chapel where the daily mass is held).

The sculptures are stunning and bear a resemblance to La Piedad by Michelangelo, with the notable exception that Jesus is facing downwards.

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Comments

Camino de Sant…

El Virgen del Camino might have more cafes per capita than any other town we have seen.

There are at least 6 or 7 along the Camino and we saw another 3 or more on a side street.

So if you're leaving León early and want a stop for coffee/desayuno, this may be a perfect town in which to stop.