R3 – Day 3: Hospital de Órbigo-Astorga 16.5km

Today is an easy short walk only 17km.

When you reach the pretty hilltop city of Astorga, capital of the Maragateria area, visit its ‘pink’ cathedral built in 1471 it houses a museum as well. Also, the fabulous Episcopal palace designed by Antoni Gaudí, (the famous Catalan architect) and the city walls.

Astorga is well known for its famous chocolates and “Las Mantecadas (cupcakes) de Astorga”.