Camino Photo of the Day: Poyo de Roldán
The giant Ferragut and the paladin Roland (or Roldán) loom large in the legends along this stretch of the Camino. The story goes that Ferragut, a Syrian giant descended from Goliath and stronger than him, fought and overcame the best warriors of Charlemagne. Then came Roland, who fought him in an epic battle that ranged from Roncesvalles to this very spot, where he finally killed the giant.
Poyo de Roldán: You’ll want to zoom in on this one!
Date: 08 April 2016
Place: Poyo de Roldán (La Rioja, Spain)
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Here’s a pair of maps of the day, as we walk from Navarrete to Azofra:
