A quiet walk in Santo Domingo
After a busy day out and about it was good to take a quiet walk in Santo Domingo along the river and in the outskirts of this small town. Walking out of the town We walked down the Calle Mayor, … Continued
The Cathedral of Santo Domingo
The Cathedral of Santo Domingo stands in the heart of the town, on the Camino. It is on the site where Santo Domingo first built a chapel for pilgrims. The original church has gone, replaced by the building designated a … Continued
The Pilgrim Station of Santo Domingo
A brief history The Pilgrim Station of Santo Domingo was originally mainly the work of one man. Santa Domingo founded the town in the 11th century to help pilgrims who were undertaking a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. He built … Continued
Olite to Santo Domingo de la Calzada
It was time to move on again, and this time we were travelling from the Parador of Olite to the Parador of Santo Domingo de la Calzada. The route It was 142 kms between the two towns but we managed … Continued
A few days in Olite
We came here from Pamplona and had a good time spending a few days in Olite. The Parador The Parador of Olite was the old palace. The staff were friendly and helpful, and it was comfortable. Our room overlooked the … Continued
A Visit to Estella (part 2)
We had fortified ourselves with coffee and now it was time to continue our visit to Estella. We climbed up to see the Church of San Miguel – exploring can be hard work at times! The Church of San Miguel … Continued
A Visit to Estella (part 1)
We decided on a visit to Estella from the Parador at Olite, and it was another wonderful day, filled with amazing sights. And it was sunny! One of the few such days we enjoyed during our time in Spain. A … Continued
Artajona, Tafalla, and Ujue
We made a day trip from Olite to Artajona, Tafalla, and Ujue, only 67 kms in total but another Wow! day. Artajona We had seen in the Museum of Navarre in Pamplona frescoes from the Church of San Saturnin in … Continued
The Castle/Palace in Olite
The complex of the Castle/Palace in Olite is an extraordinary sight, and part of the complex includes a church, and the Parador! You really need to visit the castle several times so this is just a taste of what can … Continued
Pamplona to Olite
We had spent a super week in Pamplona, which wasn’t at all what I expected. Now it was time to move on from Pamplona to Olite. Puente la Reina This small town was a disappointment because it just didn’t ‘feel’ … Continued