Torija

Torija, a small village in the Alcarria region, is a major historical stop for pilgrims walking the Way of the Wool or the Mendocino Way. Its profile is unmistakably dominated by its imposing medieval castle, a 15th-century fortress magnificently restored that now houses the Provincial Tourist Interpretation Centre and a museum dedicated to Camilo José Cela's book "A Journey to Alcarria". For the walker, Torija is a journey into the Middle Ages and literature. Its covered plaza and church of Our Lady of the Assumption complete a monumental ensemble of great charm. It is an stage that offers cultural and visual respite in the undulating landscape of Alcarria. With basic services for pilgrims such as hostels and restaurants, Torija is an ideal place to rest and immerse oneself in Castile's history before continuing on the Way of St James, a stop that enriches the pilgrimage with its legacy and tranquil atmosphere.