Espinal
Facilities
- Bar / Restaurant 👨🏼🍳
- Groceries 🛒
Description
Espinal is a small village in the Navarre region of Spain. Historically, it has been a significant stop for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago due to its strategic location after the challenging ascent and descent of the Pyrenees. The village is nestled within the Irati Forest, one of the largest beech and fir forests in Europe, which has been a source of timber and wood for centuries. Espinal's history dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was founded by King Sancho VII of Navarre to repopulate the area and provide services to the pilgrims. The village has preserved its medieval layout, with narrow streets and traditional stone houses. The Church of San Bartolomé, built in the 13th century, is a notable landmark in Espinal, featuring a Romanesque portal and a Gothic altarpiece. Throughout its history, Espinal has been a place of rest and respite for weary pilgrims, offering shelter, food, and camaraderie on their journey along the Camino de Santiago.
Useful Links
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Open in Google Maps | Biskarreta |
Accommodation Options
Not all albergues publish public or online data, so do not consider this list exhaustive. Download the Camino Frances app for free unrestricted access to accommodation complete with photos and a stage planner!
Name | Booking.com | Phone | |
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Gertxadako Basajauna | 4.8/5 (37) | +34 948 76 02 61 | |
Hostal-Albergue-Haizea | 8.2/10 (1185) | 4.3/5 (818) | Whatsapp: +34 948 76 03 79 |
Casa Rural Goizeder II | 4.6/5 (45) | Whatsapp: +34 639 54 36 31 | |
Apartamentos Irati | 9.4/10 (486) | 4.8/5 (161) | Whatsapp: +34 628 27 11 55 |
Casa Rural Roncesvalles | 9.3/10 (201) | 4.6/5 (49) | +34 948 76 02 25 |
Casa Patxikuzuria | 9.5/10 (293) | 5/5 (33) | Whatsapp: +34 629 51 77 57 |