Day 3 Estella to Torres de Rios

Day 3 Estella to Torres de Rios 31 km

This morning in Estella, it was cold and foggy. I started my journey at 6 a.m. Right away, I faced a steep ascent across challenging ground.

Upon reaching the summit, I realised it had been worth it—the scenery was breathtaking. As I descended, I was welcomed by stunning countryside, vineyards, quaint villages, and a woman in the middle of nowhere, playing an accordion!

The village of Los Arcos served me tapas along with a coffee.
Energised, I began the final segment of today’s trip. Another difficult, extended trek had my feet hurting, and I noticed a blister forming on my left foot. Not very favourable, since the Pilgrim Path appears to be tougher tomorrow!

The significant town of Estella is positioned at the base of Montejurra Mountain and is washed by the Ega River. Initially named Lizarra (ash), it was changed to Estella in the 11th century when the pilgrimage path was altered.
In 1090, Sancho Ramirez chose to build a castle and safeguard the city by encircling it with walls.
To promote growth in Estella, he established a tax exemption for those who contributed meaningfully to thriving business initiatives.Read more