Welcome to the Camino de Santiago in Madrid region, an unparalleled experience that seamlessly blends cultural richness, natural splendor, and spirituality in the heart of Spain. Embark on a captivating journey along ancient medieval paths, connecting emblematic Madrilenian towns with the millennia-old spirit of pilgrimage.

If you are in Madrid, do not miss the opportunity to embark on this adventure. Buen Camino!

Following the discovery of the Apostle Saint James the Greater's tomb in the 9th century, an unstoppable movement was unleashed: the Jacobean pilgrimage. Monks, abbots, and kings embarked on a journey of faith and devotion, making their way to Santiago de Compostela to venerate his remains. Over the years, the faithful have devised new pilgrimage routes. This is the case of the routes that cross the Community of Madrid. The Camino de Madrid, the Camino Mendocino, the Camino del Sureste, and the Camino de Levante are secondary routes that cross the peninsula passing through Madrid to later join the Camino Francés and the Vía de la Plata.

These four paths are brimming with experiences and activities that you can enjoy whether you are a pilgrim, tourist, or visitor. You will be delighted by its exceptional landscapes and natural resources, its historical and cultural gems, its ethnography and crafts, as well as its rich gastronomy, while enjoying the disconnection and tranquility of corners that have barely been explored.

The Camino de Madrid starts from the church of Santiago, in the Madrid of the Habsburgs, and passes through towns such as Colmenar Viejo, Navacerrada, or Cercedilla. Along the Camino de Madrid you will find the jewel of Madrid's fortifications, a legacy of the Mendozas, the Manzanares el Real Castle, and the natural beauty of the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.

On the Camino Mendocino you can take refuge in the wonderful villages of the Sierra Norte de Madrid, which house historic buildings such as the church of Santa María Magdalena de Torrelaguna, a jewel of Madrid's Gothic, or the church of San Pedro Apóstol de Torremocha de Jarama.

On the Camino de Levante and the Camino del Sureste you will witness the artisan tradition of Cadalso de los Vidrios and the winemaking tradition of San Martín de Valdeiglesias, as well as the legacy of the Constable of Castile, Don Álvaro de Luna, represented in the Castillo de la Coracera, or in the Palacio de Villena.

Attachments: