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The ground behind you: what the walk into Álija del Infantado crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Álija del Infantado
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Bañeza | 21.8 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Álija del Infantado to La Bañeza |
| Palacios de La Valduerna | 27.7 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Álija del Infantado to Palacios de La Valduerna |
Two churches worth your attention, but if you only visit one, make it the Iglesia de San Esteban. The coffered Mudejar ceiling is the reason to stop -- an intricate geometric pattern of interlocking wooden panels, painted and carved in the tradition that Moorish craftsmen brought to Christian Spain. Mudejar work this well preserved is uncommon outside of major cities, and finding it in a village this small is a genuine surprise.
The Iglesia de San Verismo is the other church, less celebrated but with its own quiet appeal.
The castle ruins on the hill above town date to the 12th century. The Infantado in the town's name refers to its status as a royal infante's holding -- land granted to a prince of the crown.
The castle was built in the 12th century and expanded in the 14th and 15th centuries under the Dukes of the Infantado. The Mudejar ceiling in San Esteban dates to the 15th century and represents the artistic tradition of Moorish craftsmen working under Christian patronage. The word Mudejar itself comes from the Arabic mudajjan, meaning "permitted to remain" -- a reference to the Muslims who stayed in reconquered Christian territory and continued practicing their crafts.
Follow the road to La Nora del Río (3km). Arrows at the start of town are conflicting, the smaller ones send you through town (no services) while a giant one encourages you to turn left along a trail adjacent to the river. The river choice is the best option and you will follow it for the next few hours.
23. May 2025 - 7:02
The town gem is the ALIJA ENERGÍA gas station - a delicious and hearty meal of the day enthusiastically served on a tablecloth in covered terrace. Don’t miss it!
19. May 2025 - 20:48
Very excellent Albergue and a very friendly 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.
