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The ground behind you: what the walk into El Burgo Ranero crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from El Burgo Ranero
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliegos | 12.7 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from El Burgo Ranero to Reliegos |
| Mansilla de las Mulas | 18.6 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from El Burgo Ranero to Mansilla de las Mulas |
| Puente de Villarente | 25.1 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from El Burgo Ranero to Puente de Villarente |
| Arcahueja | 29.2 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from El Burgo Ranero to Arcahueja |
| Puente de Castro | 34.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
As far as the eye can tell, the camino is about the only thing keeping El Burgo Ranero on the map. The wheat and wool trade that once sustained it has been displaced by mechanization, and the town has a worn but dignified quality common to meseta settlements.
The church lost its artistic treasures to a fire, though the building itself survives. The real attraction, if you're here in late May, is the stork nests on the tower — you may catch a glimpse of chicks waiting for lunch.
A few bars and albergues provide services. The town is a practical stopping point rather than a destination.
In late May, check the stork nests on the church tower — the chicks are a highlight of the season.
The town owes its existence to wheat and wool. The name may derive from the granaries (burgos) that stored the grain, or from the Latin for 'frog' (rana), depending on which historian you ask. The wool trade connected these meseta towns to Burgos and the international markets beyond.
The path between El Burgo Ranero and Reliegos follows a manicured track lined with trees. Unfortunately, the trees are on the wrong side of the path for afternoon shade, so on sunny summer days you're fully exposed. Carry plenty of water.
31. July 2026 - 17:06
Hostess Maria bent over backwards being kind to us. Highly recommend. Room was clean, modern, and air-conditioned.
25. August 2025 - 18:47
Small market with a variety of items. The owner is fabulous, great, great. Can’t say enough about this market. What a host!!
28. June 2025 - 11:34
Very nice, had a fan in the double room 70€ wouldn’t have survived the heat without it.
Had a lovely lunch, food served all day good quality. They gave us a packed breakfast to take grateful as nothing for a long time leaving at 6am
3. June 2025 - 11:01
La Tiendina del Sol, right at the entrance to El Burgo Ranero, is a little gem of a shop run by Marisa – truly one of the kindest souls you’ll meet on the Camino. Do yourself a favour and stop in – her sandwiches are fresh and delicious, and she’s got cold drinks, groceries, fresh breads, even a small selection of lovely jewellery. The whole place is set up with pilgrims in mind, including small-size toiletries and other thoughtful extras, all at very fair prices. Honestly, it’s one of the warmest, most welcoming pit stops on the Camino - don’t miss it.
22. April 2025 - 8:15
Best meal of the Camino, very very friendly.
11. October 2024 - 18:29
Whoever said that the trees are on the wrong (north) side of the path between El Burgo and Riliegos Is dead wrong -- unless several thousand trees have been transplanted since the comment was made. As of yesterday, October 10, 2024, the trees continue along the left (south) side of the path, continuing to shelter pilgrims from the sun
Perhaps the person who made the comment was from Australia and got north and south mixed up.
21. September 2024 - 16:55
Stop here — you won’t regret it. The owners are lovely and work hard to make everything special. It is a tiny space but they pack a lot in there!
22. June 2024 - 8:47
The cutest shop and family, so helpful. They had gluten free bread, spaghetti and made me a fresh gluten free breakfast sandwich, the best experience so far on the Camino for me !!!
20. June 2024 - 18:42
Supermercado market La Tiendina de Sol is such a great shop for food and groceries. Good selection and served with such a smile and genuine friendly owners . They have travel size shampoo , conditioner etc , which seem not so easy to buy , in big supermarkets or pharmacies.
19. June 2024 - 18:58
We stopped in this little supermarket and so glad we did! The owners are fantastic and really enjoy serving the pilgrims. So friendly and fun. They made us a couple sandwiches for lunch tomorrow and wrapped them up. Stop by and quench your thirst or fill your belly. This place makes you believe in kindness again!
6. June 2024 - 20:58
We saw them today, well, maybe not babies - more like fluffy teenager storks. Lovely!
24. April 2024 - 20:52
The truck stop was the best choice ever. Close to the Camino. 10 spotless, soundproof rooms. And, food available 24 hours a day. Good food. One of our best nights on the Camino - ever.
30. September 2023 - 17:28
Monday through Saturday 8:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
30. September 2023 - 17:25
Cute little mini market as you walk into town. The owner said they opened just a few months ago and is so happy to be here! She said she has really enjoyed meeting pilgrims from all over the world.
Hours are 8:00 am - 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Monday through Sunday
25. September 2023 - 0:35
Got diarrhea after having lunch here.
23. September 2023 - 21:12
The dinner was great. HUGE portions, so far the best paella I've had on my camino, and the staff made you feel like you are in your grandma's living room. Highly recommend
30. May 2023 - 14:53
Watch the charges at La Costa del Adobe . Food was great but the cost was exorbitant
2. May 2023 - 21:10
You can have an early breakfast at pension Adobe. Food is good and a really Nice lady. They even have a menu in Korean.
23. April 2023 - 18:33
No Grocery store in town
23. April 2023 - 18:33
No Grocery store in town
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.
