Railway history, archaeological heritage and routes along the Ebro reveal different sides of Castejón. Two routes are particularly useful for planning a trip: the Camino Ignaciano passes through the town on its twelfth stage from Alfaro to Tudela; the second stage of the Corredor Verde del Ebro ends in Castejón and then continues along the river.
Routes along the Ebro
The twelfth stage of the Camino Ignaciano is 24.6 kilometres long. Castejón is located at kilometre 5.7 along the route. If you plan to follow it, check the trail conditions before setting out. The Corredor Verde del Ebro ends its stage in Castejón and then continues along the right bank of the Ebro, via Soto de los Tetones, to Tudela. Signage along this route may change.
Tudela features in the descriptions of both routes, but their orientation points differ: for the Camino Ignaciano, the stage number and total length are given; for the Corredor Verde, the focus is on Castejón as the endpoint and the continuation along the right bank. This makes it possible to distinguish the two routes based on their respective details, without conflating their different stage itineraries.
Railway heritage and historic sites
The Museo de Castejón displays historic machinery and objects related to railway transport. The exhibits include a fire engine and a reconstruction of a stationmaster’s office. The Fuerte Fusilero offers another perspective on railway history: the surviving structure is considered an example of military architecture and is associated with the strategic importance of Castejón as a railway junction.
The parish church of San Francisco Javier also brings together different periods. It was inaugurated in 1944 and preserves a small Mannerist altarpiece finial dating from around 1570, which comes from Ollogoyen. The El Castillo necropolis takes us further back in time: it dates from the middle of the first millennium BC and contains numerous circular burial mounds. The historical range thus extends from archaeological burial sites through religious art to military and technological history.
The Aula de Energía de Castejón explores a different subject. It uses three-dimensional projections, films, models, computer games and interactive experiences in which visitors can take part. Its content ranges from animal and plant energy to fossil fuels and renewable energy, as well as research into nuclear fusion and superconductivity. This breadth connects early forms of energy with current fields of research. Check the Aula de Energía’s visitor information before your visit.
Festivals, wine and local traditions
The Fiestas Virgen del Amparo include a floral offering and a procession of the Virgin of Amparo, led by the Quintos of that year. The festivities also feature bull runs in the morning and evening, the release of young bulls and bullfighting events in the afternoon; the programme may vary from year to year. The Fiestas de Invierno are celebrated on the weekend closest to 3 December; the annual programme may vary.
Another established tradition takes place on 1 May. On this day, people in Castejón eat together outdoors, particularly in the surrounding countryside and on the banks of the Ebro. Calderillo is typically cooked over a fire, followed by a chuletada in the afternoon. The date and dishes give this custom a distinctive place alongside the festivals and cultural attractions.
Bodega Marqués de Montecierzo offers an enotourism visit that includes a museum room, barrel room and fermentation room, as well as a tasting of four different wines. This allows wine enthusiasts to learn about different areas of the winery. Another part of the local heritage is the former Castejón flour mill, which is listed and was built at the beginning of the 20th century.
Vegetation along the Corredor Verde
The landscape of the Corredor Verde del Ebro also includes a clearly defined stretch: poplars, willows and white poplars grow between Castejón and Buñuel. This vegetation does not occur continuously, but in stretches between the sotos of Murillo de Lima and Tetones and the El Bocal weir.
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