Wanderingfriend
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- 2018
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Has anybody be taken the bus from central Burgos to the town of Tardajos or other spot just out of Burgos going toward the Meseta? If so, where do you catch it? I know people have talked about bussing through the edges of Burgos. Do you pay on the bus? I do not (unfortunately) speak Spanish. If you have done this and are not Spanish speaking did you use Google translate so the driver knows where to let you off?
Thank you for letting me know. I wondered about the industrial part of the city, also my time frame. But, I do appreciate the kind help.The stretch between burgos and tardajos is quite agricultural and nice to walk on foot if you change your mind
Thank you sooo much for this.Buscompany Amaya runs this line.
TARDAJOS
NOTA: Los días FESTIVOS no se realizará ninguna ruta. Los DOMINGOS no se realizará ninguna ruta.autobusesamaya.wordpress.com
They have a taquila at the central busstation of Burgos where you can buy your ticket.
Dónde estamos
AUTOBUSES AMAYA S.L. PENTASA II, NAVE 3 POL. IND. GAMONAL-VILLIMAR MADRID-IRÚN KM 242 09007 BURGOS TF. OFICINA: 947 48 62 70 ESTACIÓN DE AUTOBUSES DE BURGOS C/ Miranda, 4 09002 BURGOS TF. TAQUILLA:…autobusesamaya.wordpress.com
There is only one other stop between Burgos and Tardajos so this should go smooth.
The way out of Burgos is not through industry: After 10-15 minutes through the city, you are out in the fields. A flat & easy 8 kms walk to Tardajos, where you'll find several cafes for a rest. And the cost of a taxi there is insignificant. By walking, you will find yourself discovering the very first part of the Meseta.Thank you for letting me know. I wondered about the industrial part of the city, also my time frame. But, I do appreciate the kind help.
I am rethinking my decision! Thank you.The way out of Burgos is not through industry: After 10-15 minutes through the city, you are out in the fields. A flat & easy 8 kms walk to Tardajos, where you'll find several cafes for a rest. And the cost of a taxi there is insignificant. By walking, you will find yourself discovering the very first part of the Meseta.
Oh my word. Thank you for this.There is an interesting side visit on the way out of Burgos, the Monasterio de las Hulegas. I've visited it twice! I loved the Romanesque cloister and the exhibition of early medieval costume. Don't bus past it!
Margaret, is it on the actual Camino path?Oh my word. Thank you for this.
Sounds like I will be changing my plans and walking. Thank you.@Wanderingfriend it is the main walk into Burgos that goes through suburban streets (not really industrial). The alternative path into Burgos along the river is lovely.
The walk out of Burgos is nice, and I love stopping at the University and visiting the cafeteria for breakfast! Only a bit of suburbia and you are out in open fields.
Las Huelgas is not directly on the path out of town, but a short detour.
As Kanga noted the walk out of Burgos via the University is special. See/read more here@Wanderingfriend it is the main walk into Burgos that goes through suburban streets (not really industrial). The alternative path into Burgos along the river is lovely.
The walk out of Burgos is nice, and I love stopping at the University and visiting the cafeteria for breakfast! Only a bit of suburbia and you are out in open fields.
Las Huelgas is not directly on the path out of town, but a short detour.
HiHas anybody be taken the bus from central Burgos to the town of Tardajos or other spot just out of Burgos going toward the Meseta? If so, where do you catch it? I know people have talked about bussing through the edges of Burgos. Do you pay on the bus? I do not (unfortunately) speak Spanish. If you have done this and are not Spanish speaking did you use Google translate so the driver knows where to let you off?
Thank you Stephen.Ola
I can second the suggestion that the walk out of Burgos is worth the time to do, rather than to ignore
Just a comment in response to Kanga - as I recall, the Monasterio de las Huelgas IS on the Camion as you leave the city, only about 1 or 2km from the centre (AND I agree is well worth the visit). I understand that it is rather the Miraflores Charterhouse that is on the way INTO Burgos (ie a few kilometres east of the centre), although it is not on the Camino itself (- I didnt manage to visit this the last time around, so it is on my list for next time...!)
Buen camino
Stephen in New Zealand
But not if you walk via the river, as @Kanga has suggested. That is very nice! The regular route through the industrial exurbs not so much.That section could be described as monotonous.
My wife and I decided to walk a short day out of Burgos to La Fabrica on our Pamplona to Leon Camino last September. We had a private room and enjoyed a wonderful dinner and breakfast in the company of other pilgrims. Leaving Burgos is quite nice with a final walk past the Cathedral and a stretch through a beautiful park. I’ve walked the Camino Frances on three occasions and couldn’t imagine skipping the walk out of Burgos to Tardajos. I consider that one of my favorite stretches on the entire Camino.As you head out towards Tardajos consider stopping at the comfy La Fabrica at least for a coffee.
November 2014 I stopped at La Fabrica an old flour mill then recently repurposed to be an albergue/hostal. It was a GREAT find.
Each heated albergue dorm room held 4 pilgrims with fresh linens on the bunks and a sleek toilet/shower adjacent; regular tourist accommodation was also available.
The busy ground floor bar/dining room was popular with locals and the food was copious, tasty and good value. All in all it was a pleasant stop before starting on the Meseta.
Here is their current web:
http://www.alberguelafabrica.com/
Don's Brother,My wife and I decided to walk a short day out of Burgos to La Fabrica on our Pamplona to Leon Camino last September. We had a private room and enjoyed a wonderful dinner and breakfast in the company of other pilgrims. Leaving Burgos is quite nice with a final walk past the Cathedral and a stretch through a beautiful park. I’ve walked the Camino Frances on three occasions and couldn’t imagine skipping the walk out of Burgos to Tardajos. I consider that one of my favorite stretches on the entire Camino.
If you show your pilgrim passport can you get a cheaper bed for the night?You get to walk past infamous prison, too.
Prison?If you show your pilgrim passport can you get a cheaper bed for the night?
I am grateful for this informationDon's Brother,
Glad to read that you and your wife recently enjoyed La Fabrica. Like you I also can't imagine skipping the walk out of Burgos to Tardajos; it is a special stretch with flat terrain and many contrasts. Thank you for this helpful post.
yes it is a prison.Prison?
I’ll second this: the walk out of Burgos has parkland and fields and is really quite lovely. I can take or leave the walk out of Leon (though I’ve never not walked it) but I wouldn’t miss Burgos.The way out of Burgos is not through industry: After 10-15 minutes through the city, you are out in the fields. A flat & easy 8 kms walk to Tardajos, where you'll find several cafes for a rest. And the cost of a taxi there is insignificant. By walking, you will find yourself discovering the very first part of the Meseta.
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