{"id":11526,"date":"2024-02-15T22:03:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T21:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/?page_id=11526"},"modified":"2026-09-06T15:29:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T13:29:55","slug":"san-nicolas-del-real-camino","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/palencia-province\/san-nicolas-del-real-camino\/","title":{"rendered":"San Nicol\u00e1s del Real Camino"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-geodirectory-geodir-widget-map\"><div class=\"geodir-wgt-map bsui sdel-322036a5\" ><!--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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Situated at an altitude of 840 metres above sea level, this village, with a population of 36 inhabitants according to 2023 data, offers <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/peregrinos\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5880\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pilgrims<\/a><\/strong> and visitors a unique experience steeped in spirituality and tradition.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foro-ciudad.com\/palencia\/san-nicolas-del-real-camino\/habitantes.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What to See in San Nicol\u00e1s del Real Camino?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-geodirectory-geodir-widget-listings\"><div class=\"geodir-listings bsui sdel-627bf18f\" >\t\t<div id=\"geodir_6a9e1dfcd948d\" 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 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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-nicolas-obispo\/\" class=\"\" title=\"View: Iglesia de San Nicol\u00e1s Obispo\">Iglesia de San Nicol\u00e1s Obispo<\/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 de San Nicol\u00e1s Obispo en San Nicol\u00e1s del Real Camino En el coraz\u00f3n de la Provincia de Palencia, 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\">History of San Nicol\u00e1s del Real Camino<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The name <strong>San Nicol\u00e1s del Real Camino<\/strong> reflects its close ties to the Way of St. James. In 1183, King Alfonso VIII granted this town to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/orden-del-templo\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Order of the Temple<\/a><\/strong>, possibly with the intention of establishing a hospital for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/peregrinos\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5880\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pilgrims<\/a><\/strong>, an initiative attributed to Don Tello P\u00e9rez de Meneses. Later, in 1554, Dominican nuns took over the running of this hospital, which remained in operation until its disappearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Church of San Nicol\u00e1s Obispo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The town&#8217;s main monument is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/lo\/iglesia-de-saint-nicholas-obispo\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"gd_place\" data-id=\"15071\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Church of San Nicol\u00e1s Obispo<\/a><\/strong>, built in the 13th century of brick with a single nave covered by a barrel vault. Inside, it features a Baroque high altarpiece, along with carvings of the <strong>Virgen del Rosario<\/strong>, San Roque and San Nicol\u00e1s himself<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">San Nicol\u00e1s on the Camino de Santiago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>San Nicol\u00e1s del Real Camino<\/strong> is the last town of the Camino Frances in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/palencia-province\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Provincia de Palencia<\/a><\/strong> before entering the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/leon-province\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6006\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Provincia de Le\u00f3n<\/a><\/strong>. It lies 373 kilometres from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/a-coruna-province\/santiago-de-compostela\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12306\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santiago de Compostela<\/a><\/strong>, marking the midpoint of the Camino from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/navarra\/roncesvalles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"10891\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roncesvalles<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Pilgrims&#8217; Hospital<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the 12th century, a hospital for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/peregrinos\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5880\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pilgrims<\/a><\/strong> and lepers was established in the town, known as &#8220;Petit Chavalier&#8221;, run by the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/orden-de-canonigos-regulares-de-san-agustin\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Order of Saint Augustine<\/a><\/strong>. This hospital, which could take in up to 13 patients, was dedicated to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/saints\/saint-nicholas\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8672\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Nicol\u00e1s<\/a><\/strong> and was later run by Dominican nuns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Services for Pilgrims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Laganares Hostel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Laganares Hostel offers accommodation to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/peregrinos\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5880\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pilgrims<\/a><\/strong>, with capacity for 20 people and rates ranging from 16 to 17 euros. It is open from 5 April to 15 October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Other Services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The town has a bar-restaurant at the hostel, medical assistance on Wednesdays and Fridays, and a mobile bakery. However, it has no cash machine, pharmacy or grocery shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Festivities of San Nicol\u00e1s del Real Camino<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The patron saint festivities in honour of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/saints\/saint-nicholas\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8672\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Nicol\u00e1s<\/a><\/strong> are held on the third Sunday of September, bringing together locals and pilgrims in an atmosphere of devotion and camaraderie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Access to San Nicol\u00e1s del Real Camino<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>San Nicol\u00e1s del Real Camino<\/strong> is accessible via the Autov\u00eda del Camino (A-231), exit 55, and via the N-120 road connecting Logro\u00f1o and Vigo. From Palencia, it can be reached via the CL-613 road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Public Transport<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The town has a bus stop on Wednesdays, on the line covering the Santervas de la Vega\u2013Palencia route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">San Nicol\u00e1s del Real Camino<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>San Nicol\u00e1s del Real Camino<\/strong> stands as a haven of peace and spirituality on the Camino de Santiago. Its rich history, architectural heritage and hospitality make this town a must-stop for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/peregrinos\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5880\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pilgrims<\/a><\/strong> seeking an authentic and enriching experience on their route to Santiago de Compostela.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>San Nicol\u00e1s del Real Camino San Nicol\u00e1s del Real Camino, a picturesque hamlet in the municipality of Moratinos in the Provincia de Palencia, Castilla y Le\u00f3n, stands as a site of profound historical and cultural value on the Camino Frances. Situated at an altitude of 840 metres above sea level, this village, with a population [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":5597,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11526","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11526","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11526"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11526\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/caminodesantiagofrances.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}