Los Tomillares can be placed on a pilgrimage itinerary by following specific routes: the Camino de Santiago passes through the urban development, while the Camino del Serranillo heads towards San Medel. The Hotel Camino de Santiago is on the N-120; the Camino Francés passes a few metres away. This gives you both the route through the town and a precise accommodation location close to the trail for planning your journey.

Routes through the town and towards San Medel

The Camino de Santiago passes through the Los Tomillares urban development, following Camino Real, Valle del Arlanzón and Calle de Santiago. After crossing the development, it leaves via Calle de Logroño. This identifies not only the streets through the town, but also the exit via a specific street. If you are mapping out your stage, these street names can serve as landmarks.

The Camino del Serranillo heads from Los Tomillares towards San Medel. The N-120 and an underpass beneath the A-1 are also identified as part of a route from Los Tomillares in this direction. These add two specific landmarks to the destination: the connection to the national road and the crossing beneath the motorway. These details answer different questions about finding your way: Which streets run through the town, where does the Camino del Serranillo lead, and which crossing does the route towards San Medel use?

Hotel location and pilgrim routes

The Hotel Camino de Santiago is located on the N-120 at kilometre 102 in Los Tomillares, 09193 Castrillo del Val. The Camino Francés passes within a few metres of the hotel. If you are combining an overnight stay with a pilgrimage stage, you can compare the hotel’s location with the route of the Camino Francés and your own itinerary.

Archaeological sites of the Sierra de Atapuerca

The Sierra de Atapuerca is a distinct archaeological highlight in the wider area. In 2000, its archaeological sites were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fossil remains and evidence of the presence of five different hominin species have been found there. For travellers interested in archaeology and early human history, both the specific sites and the scientific significance of the finds are key points of interest.

The Sima del Elefante, Galería and Gran Dolina sites can be visited. Advance telephone reservations are required to visit the sites and the Centre for Experimental Archaeology (CAREX). These three names provide specific points of reference for planning your visit. Since a reservation is required for the sites and CAREX, make sure to include it in your plans before you visit.

San Pedro de Cardeña Monastery

San Pedro de Cardeña Monastery is part of the village of Castrillo del Val and commemorates El Cid and his wife Doña Jimena. Its focus is historical remembrance, while the Sierra de Atapuerca offers an archaeological perspective through its sites, fossils and hominins. When choosing cultural interests for your trip, you can consider these distinct themes separately: the legacy of El Cid and Doña Jimena on the one hand, and the archaeology of the Sierra de Atapuerca on the other.

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