16. CHECK IN RIOJA (Logroño)

  Distance to Santiago : 611 Km.

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the hostel

The yellow arrows are the guide and Santiago de Compostela, the goal. The reasons everyone knows. Every day, an increasing number of people for spiritual or vital undertake the Way. They do it from afar or nearby places, ie in countless languages, on foot, by bicycle, alone or in company. They all become pilgrims and certainly the vast majority changes his life.

As Nacho Najera. In 2004, from Roncesvalles, undertook its first road with his father. Indeed, a few kilometers from Logroño, Los Arcos, a knee injury forced him to leave and go through surgery. After the operation, increased its commitment and directed his steps with his eyes fixed on James. The French, the Via de la Plata, the North ... From their city of residence, Logroño, and also from Seville, Astorga, Caceres, Irun ... Nine road behind fed a dream: to build a shelter nice, different, stylish and open wide.

After time and much effort has been fulfilled. His name is Check In Rioja (C / Los Banos, 2. Logroño. Tel 941 27 23 29. Mail: checkinrioja@gmail.com) and is located in the historic center, particularly within walking distance of the yellow arrows, which after crossing the stone bridge walk past the Church of Santiago, the Ruavieja, the park of La Grajera ... The next stage will address and Najera, but first you must rest.

Thus, in the old Jewish quarter, a building that once, in 1934, was a dance hall and then a cabinet, has been converted into a functional setting and decorated with all amenities to make your stay a pleasant one. Check In Rioja has 30 beds, a bathroom and four toilets, one disabled-accessible. In addition to comfortable and spacious common areas: living room and kitchen-office in which to chat, share life experiences that day and, above all, regain strength for the next day.

For those doing their particular journey on two wheels, there is a space for bicycles also 'rest' safely. Not to mention, free WiFi and most importantly, a friendly and natural. And Nacho Najera, now converted into a technical architect hospitable, like your home of all.