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Try Rioja wine country near Logrono. 12 wineries in a row and festivals this month. Enjoy
Some of the "sights" that come to mind are:
The churches in Eunate or Torres del Rio.
The cathedral in Burgos.
The church of San Martin in Fromista.
The mudejar churches in Sahagun.
The cathedral in Leon (I liked it better than the one in Burgos) and the San Isidro ceiling in the same city (the "Sistine chapel of romanesque art").
The episcopal palace in Astorga.
If you are stopping in Astorga, you won't make it as far as Ponferrada (mentioned by a previous commenter) or O Cebreiro.
I know that what I mentioned is basically a lot of churches. It is a pilgrim route, after all. I believe the Alto de Perdon is also accessible by car.
There is also the Museum of Human Evolution in Burgos and the archaeological site in the nearby Atapuerca.
The Roman museum and the Gaudi museum in Astorga.
The day-trip to Atapuerca's archaeological dig site, and a visit to the Museum of Evolution in Burgos.
And perhaps if he enjoys it, a harbour-side celebratory seafood supper in Fisterra -- O Centolo was especially delicious (and I'm a girl from ocean-side so seafood is a big deal to me).
When are you going?
The Burgos cathedral, beautiful as it is, strikes me as an overwhelming confection constructed over centuries. It has been described as "the richest anthology of medieval art styles and genres that you will find along the Road".All great suggestions, for various reasons I've not made it into the cathedral in Leon yet but if it's better than Burgos it must be pretty special.
Thanks,
Rob.
A good choice. While you are in Burgos with a car, drive to Santo Domingo de Silos for the vespers. Memorable.The day-trip to Atapuerca's archaeological dig site
I loved the Burgos cathedral for its beautiful ironwork, bright white interior and dome that in my opinion resembles a snowflake.The Burgos cathedral, beautiful as it is, strikes me as an overwhelming confection constructed over centuries. It has been described as "the richest anthology of medieval art styles and genres that you will find along the Road".
The Leon cathedral, on the other hand, was built in record time and has a singular Gothic purity to it. The immense amount of stained glass turns it into a towering jewel.
What, we've just got one day left? And for how long?
Which takes place, of course, in July so you missed it!1. Good for you guys!
2. How about the Running of the Bulls statues in Pamplona?
You may be lucky enough to be on time for the wine festival in the Bierzo region - wine that makes Rioja taste like gnat's pee literally flowing down the gutter.Thanks @as gaillimh I know about the wiberies, but not the festivals, will investigate.
Go to see the crucifix in the church at Furelos just before you get to Melide:
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Igrexa de San Xoan de Furelos just north of the river.
Then you get back on the N547 and take your father to eat octopus in Pulperia Ezequiel Rúa Cantón San Roque, 48,
Ah, my list of personal highlights would be somewhat different: it would include one of the paintings, the unique reliquary, the huge precious stone and other items in the tiny museum of Roncesvalles (only with a guide I think and only in Spanish), the immense sadness expressed in the figures and faces on the sarcophagus of Blanche of Navarra in Najera, the delightful and surprising details on portals and capitels of small churches or courtyards that barely get a mention in Brierley, the stunning display of madonnas in the museum attached to Pamplona Cathedral ... a fairly long list.
One thing I'd be keen to visit but I don't know how far off the Camino Frances it is would be this superfuturistic winery building - or is it a hotel? - somewhere in the vineyards of La Rioja.
Another off the Frances places: Haro, which is on the Vasco Interior just north of Santo Domingo de la Calzada. The capital of Rioja and known for its wine festival in the summer (June), so there would likely be plenty of places to stay.
Egad. Is that for real??
Too much sampling before designing, hic!Holey moley, the human mind can come up with the most bizarre and wonderful things.
It must have been a blast to design - obviously he had a blank cheque.
And you'd probably need the same to stay there.
My thoughts exactly!Egad. Is that for real??
Ha! Jeff, your comments are often just sooo funny!You may be lucky enough to be on time for the wine festival in Villafranca del Bierzo - wine that makes Rioja taste like gnat's pee literally flowing down the gutter.
No, it's true. 2001 I walked through Camponaraya (?) on the Sunday morning of a festival. People were leaving bars at 7am and heading straight to the vineyards to gather the crop. That large wine fountain on the left had obviously become overexcited the night before and red wine was trickling down the road alongside the kerblineHa! Jeff, your comments are often just sooo funny!
Well, this is another 'sample' of your humor that I'm talking about!Too much sampling before designing, hic!
Thanks. And thanks to everyone else for their tips, we'll try and see as much as we can and I'll post the results either as we go or when we get back.
Is it evil of me that I'm so looking forward to driving up the hill from SJPDP to Orisson watching people struggle as we go?
Well this is the way to go
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They were doing a "Camino" of Paradores
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Ending up in SdC
I'll drive if you don't mind navigating
KIA Station Wagon - but we can dream!Oh wow, that would be a fantastic way to go. Sadly neither Paradores or vintage Mercedes are in my future. Volkswagen Golfs and barely 3 star hotels very much are. Still compared with general Camino comfort levels I'll have nothing to complain about.
No, please don't support that crap!!!1. Good for you guys!
2. How about the Running of the Bulls statues in Pamplona?
Yes that museum was a highlight, beautifully presented and laid out, we stayed there for over 3 fascinating hours. Glad you found it too.I highly support the recommendation you tour the archaeological site at Atapuerca (just before Burgos), and then the Museum of Human Evolution in Burgos. Both excellent and missed by most Pilgrims
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