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The ground behind you: what the walk into Tardajos crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Tardajos
Nothing says you have to stop here, or there. These are simply the towns within a comfortable day's walk, so you can decide tonight.
| Town | km from here | Shared | Private | The walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabé de las Calzadas | 2.1 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Hornillos del Camino | 9.6 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Tardajos to Hornillos del Camino |
| Arroyo San Bol | 14.9 | ✓ Yes | — No | The walk from Tardajos to Arroyo San Bol |
| Hontanas | 20.3 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Tardajos to Hontanas |
| San Antón - The Ruins | 26.0 | ✓ Yes | — No | The walk from Tardajos to San Antón - The Ruins |
| Castrojeriz | 29.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Tardajos to Castrojeriz |
Tardajos is the first village after Burgos and a common breakfast stop. A few bar-bakeries on the right as you enter serve Torta de Aceite — a type of flatbread made with olive oil that's unique to the area and worth trying. A pharmacy is also on the main road.
The village sits at the intersection of two ancient trade routes, a position that made it more important than its current size suggests. Most pilgrims pass through quickly, but the bakeries alone justify a pause.
San Isidro Labrador (not to be confused with San Isidoro of León) is celebrated on May 15.
Tardajos lies at the junction of two primary ancient roads — the east-west pilgrim route and a north-south commercial road. This crossroads position attracted settlement since Roman times and made the village a strategic point for controlling trade and troop movements across the meseta.
The camino departs the main road in Tardajos — don't be tempted to stay on the asphalt. Cross the street and pass through the village. From here you won't return to a busy road until Frómista. The terrain ahead is flat, open meseta.
29. November 2025 - 12:05
I entered Pececitos as I thought it was the only one open. Then I found Casa de Beli on the other side of the road. Like night and day.
9. June 2025 - 12:22
Food is great! We had a tuna empanada and fresh Apple cake with freshly squeezed Orange juice. They also have coffee, sandwiches and other pastores and torta.
2. May 2025 - 11:46
The sandwich and cafe con leche was good. The bar tender is efficient and not at all rude. Just not North American friendly.
29. April 2025 - 9:47
As per most comments, it’s a dump of old blokes and attitude . The woman’s toilet is actually bolted and locked 😂…. The cafe just before it is a better option
2. September 2024 - 11:04
A lovely pit stop for tortilla, snacks and drinks. The mother and daughter are so friendly and welcoming.
9. March 2024 - 17:48
Perhaps it’s good for us Peregrino/as to be reminded that we are the strangers?
This bar has the very great advantage of being open in March. The food is ready to eat. Tea was hot. There was a fire & a bathroom. That’s a whole lotta ticks.
Perhaps treat the staring men as a social experiment? Work out if you can make them smile?
Beware March travellers - there is not much open! Stock up.
22. May 2023 - 14:38
Definitely an old man pub, but don't let that deter you. I got a beer on tap, two little olive pintxos and a sello, no problems. It was siesta so I imagined I wouldn't have a whole lot of choice. I kept to myself and the old fellas kept to themselves and we all enjoyed Wheel of fortune on the telly. Alissa, 40, Australia 🦘🦘🦘
10. November 2022 - 10:00
Rude bar owner. I wish I’d read the reviews here first. Worst torta on the Camino. As if it’s that hard to know how long to microwave it. Stink eye from locals. Not worth the food or service.
4. November 2022 - 13:23
Pececitos is fine. The bartender broke a 50 for me when all that I bought was two cokes. He also called a taxi for us as we had to return to Burgos. I said hello to the local men who were standing around and they said hello back. Don’t expect people to jump for joy just because you are a pilgrim. It’s just a day in the life for them.
14. April 2022 - 11:31
My opinion. Definitely a locals place. Bartender a bit bursque. I wouldn't give any"A" for friendliness but I hadn't had my first cup of coffee or breakfast yet. No other choices as yet this morning.
Bathrooms not very clean.
1. November 2021 - 14:21
Pececitos bar looks tempting because it’s right on the road, but don’t give them the business. I highly recommend that you read the owner’s responses to previous poor reviews on google maps. That will give you an idea of the hospitality here. Completely unreal. Full of old local men who stare and give the stink-eye to pilgrims like you don’t belong and that’s even to just a normal person dressed decently.
8. September 2019 - 16:48
Nice clean modern facilities. Beds comfy. Rooms have charm. Washing machine, 3 euros lots of dryer racks. My only negative was that I felt it lacked a bit of love. A smile doesn't go amiss but they were in very short supply. Cafe restaurant with good food options. Nice garden.
23. May 2019 - 14:36
Highly recommend Albergue La Factoria! See review above (I forgot to include the name of the albergue)
23. May 2019 - 14:32
Beautiful private room for 36 euros and outstanding pilgrim meal for 12 euros. The dorm rooms are reported to have just a few bunks. Highly recommend staying here! Note: ATM in town might be down for servicing for awhile around midday.
8. May 2019 - 16:42
Be aware early May 2019 the fountain in the square is not operating. It’s a long dusty road out here from Burgos I know. There is a shop where you can get most stuff(she’s lovely). Alas if you want water here I suspect you have to buy it.
4. May 2019 - 11:30
Get the Torta de aceita at Bar Bocateria Yoli, first on the right. Best sandwich I’ve had on the Camino. Amazing bread.
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.
