Cirauqui is perched on a conical hill and seems to go uphill in every direction. The camino enters through a medieval archway and climbs steeply to the Iglesia de San Román at the top, where the plaza and a small albergue provide a resting point. Don't forget to get your credencial stamped under the archway.
Like Mañeru, the village has impressive coats of arms carved into stone facades. The Iglesia de San Román preserves a 2,000-year-old Roman milestone inside — evidence of how old these routes really are. The views from the top of the village across the surrounding farmland and toward the Sierra del Perdón are excellent.
A bar operates on the main street. The descent from Cirauqui is one of the highlights of this stretch — the path drops down through a stone archway and onto an ancient Roman road, still paved with original stones in places, before crossing a Roman bridge over a small stream.
The Day of the Cross is September 14, with celebrations running from September 13 to 19.
Excavations in the area have uncovered traces of Roman settlement. The Roman road leaving the village — its original paving stones visible for a stretch — and the Roman bridge below confirm that this hilltop was a waypoint long before the Camino existed. The village name is Basque in origin.
5. May 2026 - 17:55
We arrived here damp and chilled, and are absolutely thrilled with Casa Maralotx. Juan makes everything easy, from check-in to wifi access, and the amenities are great: upstairs terrace with laundry lines and view of church across the way, with a hot beverages machine and picnic tables. We have a private room so I can’t speak to the dorms, but our room has everything we need and lovely touches: welcome chocolates, coffee/tea (and tiny chocolate chip muffins in the mugs 😊). We are splurging and having our dirty clothes washed and dried because everything feels damp after staying in an unheated albergue last night following a rainy day. We could not be happier with Casa Maralotx!
24. August 2025 - 4:35
One of my overall favorites.
7. August 2025 - 17:49
This albergue is now open. Stayed here in August and it is a great little spot in a beautiful historic town. A pilgrim dinner, breakfast and laundry (both machine and hand wash) available. Definitely a worthwhile stop and the only option between Puenta La Reina-Gares and Lorca.
14. June 2025 - 14:22
This alberge was closed when I arrived. Not clear when it will reopen.
26. May 2024 - 13:35
Amazing hospitality by Juan and his wife. Outstanding pilgrims dinner in the “cave” of the Albergue. Cute little “bar area” in reception. Patio “hang out” on second floor. Never a line for showers or toilets even though Albergue full. But don’t miss how beautiful the location is! At top of the hill in Ciriqui, right by the old church with its bells. The starling songs and views are magnificent. Just a great experience added to our Camino. Try to make a stop here
4. May 2024 - 12:11
Juan, the hospitaliero, is great. The albergue is clean and spacious. Yes, there are not that many showers and toilets. However, the beds are more comfortable and less noisy than at any albergue so far.
The communal dinner was delicious (salad with apple und walnuts; chickpea and mushroom stew; vanilla pudding) and definitely not your usual pilgrims dinner.
Definitely worth a stay!
17. April 2024 - 20:22
Juan looked after us from the first moment we walked in with serious blisters! Everything was handled with enthusiasm and efficiency. Albergue spotless, chill out patio/deck really nice. Pilgrim Dinner absolutely superb and cap it all Juan rode his back on into town to make sure the patient was OK!
Thankyou! Debbie and Clive
2. September 2023 - 14:37
Juan was amazing! He did everything from checking us in, getting drinks and cooking our delicious pilgrims communal dinner in the cellar
Highly recommend this lovely albergue
14. June 2023 - 2:52
Loved the Albergue. We had a great communal meal there. The bar is small but is a nice place to catch up with people we saw on the way.
9. February 2023 - 12:01
Hey, winter pilgrims! Finally a small town with an open bar for your rest stop. Bar Sociedad San Lorenzo. can be found after the first long climb up the walkway in town. Near the top is a shell pointing left. There is also a sign showing "BAR" 10 meters to the right. Great friendly service and HOT cafe con leche.
9. February 2023 - 11:56
You need to look carefully to see the shells and arrows. But generally at the beginning of town go to the left and UP.
5. October 2022 - 8:13
The albergue is clean and looks nice. However, only two toilets for 26 people! And though there are separate sex showers, in those rooms you don't have a little private space to take your clothes off.
As for dinner, I find it very average. Only upside is that it is not the typical chicken or trout.
5. October 2022 - 8:10
It seems that the church is sometimes open on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and for Sunday mass. But you can marvel at the superb portal at any time of day!
4. September 2022 - 18:00
A very comfortable and charming Albergue . Solid quiet bunks with the option of cotton sheets. A lovely terrace to relax on and a gorgeous dining room in the wine cellar. Good clean bathrooms - and separate sex showers. Dinner was delicious. Our favorite meal so far. Big thanks to the friendly chef and hosts.
24. August 2022 - 17:37
Had a great experience at this albergue. Good vegetarian communal dinner, a lovely terrace, Wi-Fi, snacks, and laundry available.
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.
