Santo Domingo

Day 10 Santo Domingo Distance from Najera to Santo Domingo 23kms

Leaving early to avoid walking in the heat of the day we passed the Monasterio dating back to 1156 and the burial place of many kings and queens of the region of Navarre. Not long out of the town of Najera we came across a field planted in poppies what a colorful sight. The majority of the day was on wide country tracks passing through remote and gently undulating farmland we enjoyed the stillness.
Santo Domingo an ancient town linked with the Camino was buzzing with its main fiesta in honour of its Saint Dominic who dedicated his life to improving the route for pilgrims. We are fortunate to be walking this route today. A town that retains its medieval splendor a cathedral dating back to the 12th century and a once pilgrim hospital now a Parador (a hotel owned/administered by the Spanish Government). Now declared a site of historic interest we were lucky to be present during the annual fiesta with bands dancing and religious processions.Read more