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Get the appLarrasoaña is a historic pilgrim village strung along a single main street above the Arga. It was once an important stop on the medieval Camino, with multiple pilgrim hospitals. Today it's a small, quiet place with an albergue, a couple of basic bars, and a grocery with limited hours and stock.
The village has the characteristic Navarrese stone architecture, and the medieval bridge — Puente de los Bandidos — tells its own story. It was a notorious spot for bandits who preyed on pilgrims crossing the river. The name stuck.
Larrasoaña makes a reasonable alternative to Zubiri if you're looking for a shorter or longer first day from Roncesvalles. It's quieter and has more historical character, though fewer services.
Larrasoaña held a strategic position on the medieval Camino, with at least two pilgrim hospitals operating by the 12th century. The town received a charter (fuero) in 1174 from King Sancho VI of Navarre, specifically to support the pilgrim traffic. The Puente de los Bandidos (Bridge of Bandits) earned its name from centuries of robbery — the narrow crossing made pilgrims easy targets.
21. June 2025 - 20:51
Great albergue. Super welcoming, great facilities, lots of spaces outside to crash and snooze, good coffee, quality beds and blankets, peaceful neighbourhood, hosts that really care about pilgrims and go the extra mile.
19. May 2025 - 17:19
Amari mini mercado is a little oasis. You need to cross the bridge and walk 300 metres to reach it but well worth it. Oliver is the owner and he is such an interesting guy with the most positive energy. He has walked the Camino 15 times!
I enjoyed a breakfast of toast, muffin, a piece of fruit and coffee and if you're early enough (my friend got the last one) a delicious croissant.
If you're concerned it may be closed the phone number is 622 51 18 98.
20. April 2025 - 22:11
Almari is found about 300m on the right of the first road in Larrasoana. Oliver the owner is a pilgrim in excess of 15 times. He warmly
welcomed me, and was helpful in arranging my accommodation. Ate a tasty Paella accompanied with white wone. There are lots of perishables and not perishables for sale.
15. October 2024 - 10:01
Cafe Amari is closed for the winter. Save yourself the walk.
14. September 2024 - 18:45
Cross into Larrosoana go over the bridge and take first right turn and walk 300m to Cafe Amari. A massive welcome awaits you from Olivier, who serves a breakfast Tea/Coffee, Croissants (early birds) Toast and Orange juice with the spirit of the Camino.
13. September 2024 - 21:22
I stayed here in early September and it was a great experience. Kind hosts, comfortable and clean facilities, a wonderful pilgrims menu. I would recommend.
13. September 2024 - 9:14
Cafe Amari is open, cross the bridge go to the main road and walk about 300 metres. We knew it was open as he has a car parked on the Camino side of the bridge advertising the cafe. Very welcoming cafe owner.
24. August 2024 - 16:25
We walked from Zubiri with the intention of having a late breakfast at Larrasoaña!
Unfortunately it was closed, meaning that we had to walk on another 3.5kms to the next town.
Don't bank on it to be open.
11. March 2024 - 21:04
Albergue San Niclas is also closed until 15 March, if you are lucky you can get a deal in Pension Tau, where there is a lovely host then will cook a nice dinner for you.
Make sure to make a reservation ahaead if you want to stay here early March!
9. June 2022 - 17:18
Had a coffee and a great chat today with Oliver, the owner of the cafe and shop. Lovely place for a stop. Nice little shop. Gave us some great recommendations for Pamplona.
12. May 2022 - 12:25
I went to several places and couldn’t find anyone. The shop was closed. The Albergues were closed. There was no one there.Ok it was midday but did expect someone around.
5. May 2022 - 15:04
Comfortable space, great host, proactively made reservations for the next day. Dinner was great and lively. Recommend San Nicolas.
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
