Puente La Reina / Gares
Facilities
- Bar / Restaurant 👨🏼🍳
- Groceries 🛒
- Medical Clinic 🏥
- Pharmacy 🧑🏼⚕️
- Postal Office 📩
Description
Puente La Reina, also known as Gares, is a historic town in the Navarre region of Spain. It is renowned for its Romanesque bridge, "Puente La Reina," which was built in the 11th century by Queen Doña Mayor, wife of King Sancho III of Navarre. The bridge was constructed to facilitate the safe passage of pilgrims across the River Arga, as they journeyed on the Camino de Santiago. The town's strategic location at the convergence of the French Way (Camino Francés) and the Aragonese Way (Camino Aragonés) made it an essential stop for pilgrims in the Middle Ages. The Church of Santiago, built in the 12th century, is another notable landmark in the town, featuring a unique sculpture of Santiago Matamoros (St. James the Moor-slayer). Puente La Reina's rich history and architectural heritage make it an important and picturesque locality on the Camino de Santiago.
Useful Links
| Directions | Next Locality | Optional Variant |
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| Open in Google Maps | Maneru |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerco Hotel Rural | 9.1/10 (773) | 4.7/5 (197) | +34 621 15 17 83 |
| Camping El Real (Hostel) | 3.6/5 (199) | +34 948 34 02 20 | |
| Jakue HOTEL | 8.0/10 (1) | 4.0/5 (1320) | +34 948 34 10 17 |
| Albergue Puente | 8.1/10 (1) | 4.0/5 (287) | Whatsapp: +34 661 70 56 42 |
| Hostal Plaza | 7.6/10 (497) | 3.4/5 (65) | +34 948 34 01 45 |
| Vinoteca Ganbara | 9.2/10 (185) | 4.7/5 (194) | Whatsapp: +34 618 45 58 80 |
| Hotel Rural Bidean | 7.7/10 (605) | 3.6/5 (499) | +34 948 34 11 56 |
| Casa Maitetxu - Apartamento rural en el centro de Puente la Reina | 4.4/5 (5) | Whatsapp: +34 699 39 92 85 | |
| Hostal bar restaurante la plaza | 7.5/10 (672) | 3.4/5 (11) | +34 948 34 01 45 |
| Albergue Amalur | 2.5/5 (4) | ||
| Apartamento Ganbara | 4.5/5 (2) | Whatsapp: +34 618 45 58 80 | |
| Apartamento Rural Puente La Reina | 9.1/10 (124) | 4.9/5 (65) | Whatsapp: +34 679 40 30 41 |
| Albergue Padres Reparadores | 4.0/5 (262) | ||
| Albergue Estrella Guía | 8.5/10 (1) | 4.6/5 (237) | Whatsapp: +34 622 26 24 31 |