Podcast Summary: Cuerpos Especiales – “Castrojeriz (Burgos)”

Podcast: Cuerpos Especiales
Host: Europa FM (Eva Soriano, Nacho García, Lalachús)
Date: February 4, 2026
Episode Theme: Spotlight on Castrojeriz, Burgos – Culture, Cuisine, and History

Overview

This episode of Cuerpos Especiales features the segment “Pueblos Especiales,” highlighting notable Spanish villages. The focus is on Castrojeriz (Burgos), with special guest Cristóbal, head of the local tourist office. The hosts use their trademark playful humor to discover the town’s flavors, quirky characters (or lack thereof), and rich history on the Camino de Santiago.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction to “Pueblos Especiales”

• [00:00] The hosts introduce the segment’s playful premise: exploring Spanish villages through the eyes of insiders—often locals known only by familial nicknames ("el nieto del panadero").
• Listeners are reminded that the series includes a voting contest, with winners receiving a “Cuerpos Especiales” kit.

2. Meet the Embajador: Cristóbal

• [00:20] Cristóbal, presented as the rural ambassador, joins the show. He clarifies his role:

  “Yo soy el responsable de la oficina de turismo en este momento y trabajo allí. Y entonces, pues bueno, pues conocemos un poquillo el pueblo...” [00:48]

3. Introducing Castrojeriz

• [00:34] Castrojeriz is described as a town in Burgos, halfway between Palencia and Burgos, shaped historically by the Camino de Santiago.

4. Notable Food Culture

• [01:33] The culinary focus is garlic:

  “Comer típico. Pues mira, aquí sobre todo el ajo. Todo el rato.” (Cristóbal, [01:36])

• The town celebrates an annual Garlic Fair (“feria del ajo”) in mid-July, with soups, stews, and festivities revolving around garlic—an experience that lingers:

  “Y te deja de oler el aliento. Septiembre, casi octubre ya.” (Nacho, [01:52])
  “Se invita a todo el mundo y cantas, bailas, bebes y te lo pasas fenomenal.” (Cristóbal, [01:57])

5. The Search for Local Characters

• [02:17] The recurring question: “¿Cuál es la persona más pintoresca de Castrojeriz?”
• Cristóbal demurs, explaining he’s not quite a lifelong resident. The hosts tease him about not knowing the town’s eccentric figures, prompting laughter and light ribbing.

6. Historic Personalities

• [03:24] Cristóbal pivots to a local historical legend:

  “Aquí tenemos un personaje curiosísimo, una reina que asesinaron aquí en Castrojeriz.” (Cristóbal, [03:24])

• He recounts the story of Leonor de Castilla:

  “Fue Leonor de Castilla, hija de Fernando IV y era tía de Pedro I el Cruel... Fue su sobrino el que la mandó a asesinar en el castillo de Castrojeriz.” (Cristóbal, [03:34])

7. The Elevator Pitch: Why Visit Castrojeriz?

• [04:09] The segment gives Cristóbal a minute to defend why Castrojeriz is the best village in Spain:
  • 410 beds in various accommodations
  • Renowned local cuisine
  • Friendly people
  • 2 sacred art museums, including works by Giulo Broncino and Bartolomé Carducho
  • Remarkable architecture (Romanesque-Gothic cloister)
  • The castle, destroyed in the Lisbon Earthquake (1755)
  • Unique historical legislation from the year 974

  “Si es que Castrojeriz se vende solo. ¿Por qué no venís aquí a hacer un programa un día?” (Cristóbal, [05:25])

8. Inviting the Hosts & Historical Reenactments

• [05:36] August sees a historical reenactment about the village’s ancient “fuero.”

  “Aquí hacemos en agosto una recreación histórica sobre el fuero de Castrojeriz. Tú sabes que tenemos aquí las leyes más antiguas de toda Castilla, del año 974.” (Cristóbal, [05:42])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Castrojeriz’s garlic obsession:
  “Comer típico. Pues mira, aquí sobre todo el ajo. Todo el rato.” (Cristóbal, [01:36])

• Joking about the Garlic Fair's side effects:
  “Y te deja de oler el aliento. Septiembre, casi octubre ya.” (Nacho, [01:52])
  “Si eres un vampiro, mal pueblo.” (Nacho, [01:41])

• On local curiosity:
  “No te podría decir exactamente porque yo... no vivo en el pueblo, amigo.” (Cristóbal, [02:53])

• About the town's famous historical murder:
  “Fue su sobrino el que la mandó a asesinar en el castillo de Castrojeriz.” (Cristóbal, [03:45])
  “La Daenerys de la época.” (Nacho, [03:43])

• Hosts’ playful camaraderie:
  “Somos como el flautista de Melín. Somos como ratas. A poco que nos toque la flauta, vamos.” (Eva, [05:29])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:00 — Intro to “Pueblos Especiales” and contest
• 00:20 — Cristóbal introduced as ambassador
• 00:34 — Description/location of Castrojeriz
• 01:33 — Typical cuisine: garlic and Garlic Fair details
• 02:17 — The hunt for the town’s most unique character
• 03:24 — Queen Leonor de Castilla’s dramatic end
• 04:09 — One-minute promotional pitch for Castrojeriz
• 05:36 — Historical reenactment and the ancient “fuero”

Tone and Final Thoughts

Light-hearted, cheeky, and informative, the hosts alternate between humor and genuine curiosity. Cristóbal provides rich historical and cultural insight about Castrojeriz, even as he ducks the “most colorful villager” prompt. The episode paints the town as a flavorful waypoint on the Camino de Santiago—not just for its garlic, but for its centuries of living history and inviting spirit.