Getting here
The ground behind you: what the walk into San Bartolomé de Pinares crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from San Bartolomé de Pinares
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herradón de Pinares | 3.6 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Tornadizos de Ávila | 16.0 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from San Bartolomé de Pinares to Tornadizos de Ávila |
| Ávila | 24.7 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from San Bartolomé de Pinares to Ávila |
San Bartolomé de Pinares is a small mountain village famous for one extraordinary tradition: the Luminarias de San Antón, held every January 16th. Riders on horseback leap over bonfires in the village streets — a purification ritual for the animals that dates back centuries. Outside of January, the village is quiet and has minimal services.
The camino passes through pine forests and increasingly mountainous terrain. You're climbing now, and the air is noticeably cooler than on the meseta.
The Luminarias de San Antón (January 16) is one of Spain's most visually spectacular local fiestas. Horses and their riders jump through bonfires lit in the village streets, in a purification ritual dedicated to San Antón, the patron saint of animals. The tradition has drawn controversy from animal welfare groups but continues with strong local support.
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.
