{"id":11482,"date":"2024-02-15T21:34:52","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T20:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/?page_id=11482"},"modified":"2026-09-06T15:39:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T13:39:37","slug":"villarmentero-de-campos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/palencia-province\/villarmentero-de-campos\/","title":{"rendered":"Villarmentero de Campos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-geodirectory-geodir-widget-map\"><div class=\"geodir-wgt-map bsui sdel-be3593a7\" ><!--START geodir-map-wrap-->\n<div class=\"geodir-map-wrap geodir-directory-map-wrap 100 425px overflow-hidden\">\n\t<div id=\"catcher_gd_map_canvas_directory\"><\/div>\n\t<!--START stick_trigger_container-->\n\t<div class=\"stick_trigger_container bsui\">\n\t\t<div class=\"trigger_sticky triggeroff_sticky mt-n5 btn btn-secondary me-n2 me-n2 c-pointer\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!--end of stick trigger container-->\n\t\t<div class=\"geodir_map_container gd_map_canvas_directory bsui position-relative mw-100\"\n\t\t     id=\"sticky_map_gd_map_canvas_directory\"\n\t\t     style=\"width:100%;min-height:425px;\">\n\t\t\t<!--END map_background-->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"map_background\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top_banner_section_in clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"gd_map_canvas_directory_TopLeft TopLeft position-absolute bg-white text-muted rounded-sm rounded-1 shadow-sm m-2 px-1 py-1 h5 c-pointer\" style=\"z-index: 3;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"triggermap\" id=\"gd_map_canvas_directory_triggermap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-expand-arrows-alt fa-fw fa-width-fixed\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-compress-arrows-alt fa-fw fa-width-fixed d-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"gd_map_canvas_directory_TopRight TopRight\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"gd_map_canvas_directory_wrapper\" class=\"main_map_wrapper\" style=\"height:425px;width:100%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"iprelative position-relative\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"gd_map_canvas_directory\" class=\"geodir-map-canvas\" data-map-type=\"directory\" data-map-canvas=\"gd_map_canvas_directory\" style=\"height:425px;width:100%;z-index: 0;\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"gd_map_canvas_directory_loading_div\" class=\"loading_div overlay overlay-black position-absolute row m-0\" style=\"height:425px;width:100%;top:0;z-index: 2;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spinner-border mx-auto align-self-center text-white\" role=\"status\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"visually-hidden\">Loading&#8230;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"gd_map_canvas_directory_map_nofound\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t     class=\"advmap_nofound position-absolute row m-0 z-index-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t     style=\"display:none;transform: translate(-50%, -50%);top:50%;left:50%;opacity: .85;pointer-events: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alert alert-info text-center mx-auto align-self-center shadow-lg mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='h3 alert-heading'>No Records Found<\/div><p> Sorry, no records were found. 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Its strategic location on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"86\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camino Frances<\/a><\/strong> makes it a point of interest for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/peregrinos\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5880\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pilgrims<\/a><\/strong> and heritage scholars alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What to See in Villarmentero de Campos?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-geodirectory-geodir-widget-listings\"><div class=\"geodir-listings bsui sdel-80304529\" >\t\t<div id=\"geodir_6a9e2742f4057\" class=\"geodir_locations geodir_location_listing\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t mb-3\t\t position-relative\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"row row-cols-1 row-cols-sm-2 geodir-category-list-view geodir-widget-posts geodir-gridview row-cols-md-2\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"col mb-4 geodir-post post-14963 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src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/03aa5dc32308904f80a38258afc0335b43d4b2bec3418626e4f8712b71c3b93e?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"Author Image\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"geodir-post-title bsui sdel-caa60b10\" ><h3 class=\"geodir-entry-title  h5 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/lo\/iglesia-de-san-martin-de-tours-villarmentero-de-campos\/\" class=\"\" title=\"View: Iglesia de San Mart\u00edn de Tours Villarmentero de Campos\">Iglesia de San Mart\u00edn de Tours Villarmentero de Campos<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"geodir-post-content-container bsui sdel-1e477937\" ><div class=\"geodir_post_meta  text-justify pb-1 position-relative geodir-field-post_content\" >Iglesia Parroquial de San Mart\u00edn de Tours de Villarmentero de Campos La Iglesia de San Mart\u00edn de Tours, situada en<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-footer p-2  \"><div class='d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center flex-wrap'><div><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Geography and Demographics of Villarmentero de Campos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Situated at 831 metres above sea level, Villarmentero de Campos covers an area of 7.68 km\u00b2. According to data from the National Statistics Institute, in 2024 it had a population of 28 inhabitants, giving a density of approximately 3.65 inhabitants per km\u00b2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">History of Villarmentero de Campos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first documented mention of Villarmentero dates from 1229, under the name &#8220;del Camino&#8221;, indicating its early ties to the pilgrim route. Over the centuries, the municipality has witnessed various historical events, maintaining its relevance in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ties to the Camino de Santiago<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Villarmentero de Campos<\/strong> has been a significant site on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"86\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camino Frances<\/a><\/strong>. Historically, it was home to a pilgrims&#8217; hospital run by the <strong>Cofrad\u00eda de la Vera Cruz<\/strong>, affiliated with the archconfraternity of San Mart\u00edn. This institution provided assistance to walkers, cementing the municipality&#8217;s importance on the pilgrim route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Architectural Heritage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Church of San Mart\u00edn de Tours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main monument of Villarmentero is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/lo\/iglesia-de-saint-martin-of-tours-villarmentero-de-campos\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"gd_place\" data-id=\"14963\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Church of San Mart\u00edn de Tours<\/a><\/strong>, located in the southern part of the municipality. This building stands out for its stone and adobe structure, with a single nave. Its porch and presbytery are covered by a 16th-century wooden coffered ceiling, considered a masterpiece of Mudejar art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">High Altarpiece<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The church&#8217;s high altarpiece, recently restored, is a piece of great artistic value. Made up of various paintings and sculptures, it reflects the iconographic richness and religious devotion of the community over the centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Traditions and Legends of Villarmentero de Campos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Patron Saint Festivities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The municipality celebrates its patron saint festivities in honour of San Mart\u00edn de Tours on 11 November. In addition, San Gregorio is commemorated on 9 May, keeping local religious traditions alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Legend of the Relics of San Mart\u00edn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A local legend tells that the relics of San Mart\u00edn de Tours arrived in Villarmentero carried by an ac\u00e9mila, a regional term for a mule. This story has been passed down orally through generations, enriching the municipality&#8217;s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Infrastructure for Pilgrims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite its small size, <strong>Villarmentero de Campos<\/strong> offers essential services for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/peregrinos\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5880\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pilgrims<\/a><\/strong> on the Camino de Santiago. It has a hostel and a rural house offering lodging and rest to walkers, strengthening its role as a place of welcome on the pilgrim route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Villarmentero de Campos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Villarmentero de Campos<\/strong>, though small in size and population, is a municipality of great historical and cultural importance. Its architectural heritage, living traditions and commitment to pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago make it an essential destination for those seeking an authentic experience in Tierra de Campos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Country<\/th><td colspan=\"2\">Spain<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Autonomous&nbsp;Community<\/th><td colspan=\"2\">Castilla y Le\u00f3n<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Provincia<\/th><td colspan=\"2\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/palencia-province\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5597\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Provincia de Palencia<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Comarca<\/th><td colspan=\"2\">Tierra de Campos<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Judicial&nbsp;District<\/th><td colspan=\"2\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/palencia-province\/carrion-de-los-condes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"11496\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carri\u00f3n de los Condes<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Location<\/th><td colspan=\"2\">42\u00b017\u203250\u2033N&nbsp;4\u00b030\u203200\u2033W<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Altitude<\/th><td colspan=\"2\">831&nbsp;m<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Area<\/th><td colspan=\"2\">7.68&nbsp;km\u00b2<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Population<\/th><td colspan=\"2\">28 inhabitants&nbsp;(2024)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Density<\/th><td colspan=\"2\">2.99 inhab.\/km\u00b2<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Postal Code<\/th><td colspan=\"2\">34447<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Website<\/th><td colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/villarmenterodecampos.es\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>villarmenterodecampos.es<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Villarmentero de Campos Villarmentero de Campos, nestled in the Palencia region of Tierra de Campos, is a municipality that, despite its small population, holds a historical and cultural legacy of great significance. Its strategic location on the Camino Frances makes it a point of interest for pilgrims and heritage scholars alike. 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