Way of Mozarab from Almería
Historic Route from Almería, connecting the Mediterranean coast with the Via Plata in Mérida.
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Way of the Plate
Distance:
963.6 km
Days:
38
Difficulty:
High
The Silver Way (La Vía de la Plata) is the longest of the Camino de Santiago paths in Spain, with almost 1000 km. Its route, which starts in Seville, largely follows the ancient Roman road that connected Mérida to Astorga. It traverses Andalusia, Extremadura and Castile and León, offering pilgrims two options in Granja de Moreruela (Zamora): continue on to Astorga to link with the French Way or take the Sanabrés Way directly to Galicia.
It is a route of immense historical and monumental wealth. Due to its length and high temperatures in its southern section, it requires excellent planning. It offers diverse landscapes, from the extreme dehesas to the plains and mountains of Castile and León.
Stages of this variant:
Stage 1: Seville to Guadahortuna
Stage 2: Guillena to Castilblanco de los Arroyos
Stage 3: Castileja del Pinar to Almaden de la Plata
Stage 4: Mondovino to Monestier-de-Clermont
Stage 5: Monastery at Fuente de Cantos
Mozarabic Way from Málaga
Distance:
400 km
Days:
17
Difficulty:
High
The Mozarabic Way from Málaga allows pilgrims to start their journey from the Mediterranean coast, ascending through the Malagueña mountains and entering the interior of Andalusia. The route converges with other Mozarabic branches towards Córdoba and finally to Mérida.
Stages of this variant:
Stage 1: Malaga to Almogía
Stage 2: Pardon of Villanueva de la Concepción
Stage 3: Villanueva de la Concepción to Antequera
Stage 4: Antequera to Villanueva de la Gaita
Stage 5: Villanueva de Algeciras to Encinas Reales
Mozarab Path from Granada
Distance:
385 km
Days:
16
Difficulty:
High
The Mozarabic Way from Granada offers a journey through the heart of Andalusia. Starting from monumental Granada, pilgrims head north, finding historic cities like Cordoba before reaching Merida and the Silver Road.
Stages of this variant:
Stage 1: Granada to Pinos Puente
Stage 2: Pines of Pontevedra to Moclín
Stage 3: Move to Alcalá la Real
Stage 4: Alcala la Real to Alcaudete
Stage 5: Alcaudete to Baena
Way of Mozarabia from Jaen to Merida
Distance:
330 km
Days:
14
Difficulty:
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Starting from Jaén, capital of the Holy Kingdom, this branch of the Mozarabic Way enters the Andalusian olive tree sea to later join other pilgrims in Córdoba and continue on the Via Plata in Mérida. A path of history and tradition.
Stages of this variant:
Stage 1: Jaen to Torredelcampo
Stage 2: Torredelcampo to Martos
Stage 3: Martos to Alcaudete
Stage 4: Alcaudete to Baena
The Mozarabic Way from Córdoba to Mérida
Distance:
246.3 km
Days:
10
Difficulty:
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This section of the Mozarabic Way, starting from historic Córdoba, is one of the most significant. It leads pilgrims through the Extremaduran grasslands to Mérida, an important Roman city and key point on the Via Plata. It's a beautiful natural path with deep historical significance.
Stages of this variant:
Stage 2: Mount Muriano to Villaharta
Stage 3: Village of Villaharta to Alcaracejos
Stage 4: Alcaraz to Hinojosa del Duque
Stage 5: Hinojosa del Duque to Monterrubio de la Serena
Stage 6: Montrubio de la Serena to Castuera
Mozarabian Way
Distance:
- km
Days:
-
Difficulty:
High
The Camino Mozárabe is not a single route but a collection of historical itineraries that depart from various cities in Andalusia such as Almería, Granada, Jaén, Córdoba, and Málaga. These paths were followed by Christians living in Al-Ándalus (Mozarabs) to pilgrimage to Santiago.
The routes usually converge in the monumental city of Mérida to continue north on the Vía de la Plata. The distances vary greatly depending on the origin, exceeding 1,000 km in total to Santiago. These paths are loaded with history, traversing diverse landscapes and allowing for the discovery of the deep footprint of Andalusian culture.
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Stages of Way of Mozarab from Almería
Etapa 1: Almería to Rioja
Description:
The Mozarabic Way from Almería begins with a journey that leaves the coast to venture into the valley of the Andarax River. This first stage is a transition from urban and maritime landscapes to the f...
Etapa 2: Rioja to Alboloduy
Description:
This stage is a journey to the heart of Don Quixote's La Mancha. The route is flat and monotonous, a challenge for the pilgrim's mind. Arrival at Mota del Cuervo, with its impressive windmills, is an ...
Etapa 3: Alboloduy to Abla
Description:
This stage continues across the Manchegan plain, on a flat and shadowless route. It is a day to enjoy the vastness of the landscape and the solitude of the road. The arrival in Quintanar de la Orden, ...
Etapa 4: Abla to Huéneja
Description:
This long stage enters the province of Toledo, on a flat and monotonous route. The arrival at Tembleque is a monumental reward. Its Plaza Mayor, one of Spain's most beautiful squares, is a jewel of po...
Etapa 5: Huéneja to Alquife
Description:
This long stage is an authentic challenge that culminates in the monumental city of Toledo. The route is a continuous up and down through the Toledo Hills. It's a day of great beauty and physical dema...
Featured Towns of Way of Mozarab from Almería
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Almería
The easternmost city of Andalusia and starting point of the Mozarabic Way. Its Alcazaba, the largest Arab fortress in Spain, dominates a route start of desert landscapes.
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Rioja
Small municipality in the valley of the River Andarax. Rioja is a quiet stop on the Moorish Way of Almería, offering a rural break before ascending to Sierra Nevada.
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Abla
Town in Almería on the north face of Sierra Nevada. Abla is a key stop on the Mozarabic Way, with a rich Roman past and an excellently preserved mausoleum.
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Guadix
The cave house city. Guadix is one of the most singular stops on the Mozarabic Way, offering the pilgrim a unique landscape and an exceptional monumental heritage in Granada.
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Granada
Birthplace of the Alhambra and starting point of a branch of the Moorish Way. A magical beginning to pilgrimage, from the last Nasrid kingdom to the tomb of the Apostle.
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Millenary History of the Camino de Santiago: Origins and Evolution Way of Mozarab from Almería
Discover the origins and evolution of Way of Mozarab from Almería
In the Middle Ages, Almería ("Al-Mari'yah") was an important strategic and commercial port, especially during the era of the Caliphate of Córdoba and later as the capital of its own taifa kingdom. It was a center for silk production and an active commercial link with the rest of the Mediterranean. In this environment dominated by Islam, a Mozarabic Christian community survived. For them, the pilgrimage to the distant tomb of the Apostle in Galicia was a religious act of extraordinary courage and difficulty.
The start of this route is unique. The first stages take the pilgrim through the Tabernas Desert, an overwhelming landscape of canyons and dry ravines, famous in the 20th century for being the setting of hundreds of "spaghetti western" films. Overcome the desert, the route faces a formidable obstacle: the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The path ascends its northern side through the comarca of the Filabres and passes by villages like Fiñana before reaching the historic city of Guadix, famous for its cathedral and above all its cave district, where thousands of people still live in troglodytic dwellings.
The next great milestone on the journey was arriving at Granada, the capital of the Nasrid kingdom and the last stronghold of Islam in the peninsula. In Granada, the Almería pilgrim encountered those who had started their own route in the city of the Alhambra. From here, a more unified route continued northwards towards Córdoba, crossing the olive tree plain of the province of Jaén and passing through the fortified border town of Alcalá la Real.
Córdoba, the ancient capital califal, was the great meeting point of pilgrims from the south. Here, the routes of Almería, Granada, Málaga and Jaén converged. From Córdoba, a unified and stronger Mozarabic Way faced the crossing of Sierra Morena to enter the dehesas of Extremadura. The final objective of this long journey through Andalusian lands was to reach the city of Mérida, the entrance to the Via Plata, the route that would lead them with greater security northwards.
The modern revival of this itinerary has consolidated it as a route only suitable for experienced and self-sufficient pilgrims. The harsh climate in summer makes it almost exclusive to winter and spring. The distances between settlements are enormous, water is scarce and the accommodation infrastructure is limited. However, for those who dare to tackle it, offers an unparalleled experience of solitude, silence and scenic beauty, a journey that evokes with fidelity the immense determination of those Mozarabic Christians who crossed deserts and mountains for their faith.