BURGOS

Mandatory stopping point on the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela, this beautiful city retains important vestiges of its medieval splendour and also boasts one of the masterpieces of Spanish Gothic, the cathedral, only cathedral in Spain recognized individually Heritage of Humanity UNESCO.

The privileged location of the capital of Burgos offers the visitor interesting routes for touring the province. In one of them, you could discover medieval churches and monasteries, feudal castles and Renaissance palaces. You will find these architectural Burgos´ gems in the towns of Lerma, Covarrubias or Aranda de Duero. The latter also belongs to the wine route Ribera de Duero, and we will have the opportunity to visit some of its wineries. If you are interested in history you definitely cannot miss the opportunity to visit the important prehistoric site of Atapuerca, a World Heritage Site since 2000.

If there is something in common with all these places is their strong culinary personality. The Burgos cooking draws on wealth local products such as vegetables, cured meats, game ... Lamb in a wood oven, marinated trout, and cod stew, composed the latter. And for dessert, egg, cheese with honey and walnuts, or almonds (wrapped in caramel). All this washed down with fine wines from Ribera del Duero designation.

   (If you like culture, good food and wines, definitely this is your route)

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