Mozarab Path from Granada
From the city of the Alhambra to Merida, connecting with the Via de la Plata.
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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
Way of Mozarab from Almería
Distance:
590 km
Days:
24
Difficulty:
High
Starting from Almería, this historic branch of the Mozarabic Way traverses contrasting landscapes, from the coast to the Extremaduran grasslands, connecting with the Via Plata in Mérida after a demanding journey. It is a path of deep Andalusian heritage.
Stages of this variant:
Stage 1: Almeria to La Rioja
Stage 2: Rioja-Alboloduy
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Stage 4: Albino
Stage 5: Huenega - Alquife
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
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 Mozarab Path from Granada
Etapa 1: Granada to Pinos Puente
Description:
The Camino Mozárabe begins in the monumental city of Granada. This first stage is a transition day that allows the pilgrim to say goodbye to the Alhambra city and enter the fertile Vega de Granada. Th...
Origen: Granada
Destino: Pinos Puente
Etapa 2: Pinos Puente to Moclin
Description:
This stage represents the first major challenge of the Mozárabe Way from Granada. The route leaves the valley to face a difficult and sustained ascent into the Western Mountains. The landscape changes...
Origen: Pinos Puente
Destino: Moclin
Etapa 3: Moclin to Alcalá la Real
Description:
This journey takes the pilgrim from Granada province to Jaén province through an olive grove sea. The profile is a continuous rise and fall, typical of Andalusian landscape terrain. The route runs on ...
Origen: Moclin
Destino: Alcalá la Real
Etapa 4: Alcalá la Real to Alcaudete
Description:
This stage joins two of the most impressive fortresses on ancient Nazari frontiers. Leaving behind the Mota Fortress in Alcalá la Real, the path enters a sea of olives, an iconic landscape of the prov...
Origen: Alcalá la Real
Destino: Alcaudete
Etapa 5: Alcaudete to Baena
Description:
This stage is one of the most representative of the Meseta, a 17 km long straight road along the ancient Roman road Vía Aquitania. The route is flat, monotonous and without shadows, an authentic menta...
Etapa 6: Baena to Castro del Río
Description:
This is a short and gentle stage that runs through the fertile Cordobesan countryside. The landscape is dominated by olive groves, which produce one of the world's most famous oils. The path is comfor...
Origen: Baena
Destino: Castro del Río
Featured Towns of Mozarab Path from Granada
Explore the key towns and cities of this route.
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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Pinos Puente
Small Andalusian town in the valley of the River Genil. Pinos Puente, with its historic 16th-century bridge, is a functional stop on routes leading to Córdoba or Santiago.
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Moclin
Nazarine fortress on a hill. Mosque and its imposing castle offer the pilgrim of the Mozarabic Way breathtaking views and an immersion in the history of the border of the Kingdom of Granada.
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Alcalá la Real
City of Jaén crowned by the majestic Fortaleza de la Mota. Alcalá la Real is a monumental landmark on the Mozarabic Way, a stopover for traveling through the history of the Andalusian border.
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Alcaudete
Alcaudete is crowned with an imposing Calatrava castle. Alcaudete is a monumental stop on the Mozarabic Route, a place to immerse oneself in the history of border strongholds.
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Baena
Heart of the Denomination of Origin for olive oil. Baena offers the pilgrim of the Mozarabic Way a stop to enjoy the "liquid gold" and its rich Cordoban historical heritage.
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Castro del Río
Castro del Río is a charming stop on the Moorish Way, where history and craftsmanship come together.
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Córdoba
Old capital of Al-Andalus and the starting point of the Camino Mozárabe. Its Mezquita-Cathedral, World Heritage Site, offers a spiritually unique beginning to the route.
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Discover the origins and evolution of Mozarab Path from Granada
During the Middle Ages, Granada was the capital of the Nasrid Kingdom, the last Islamic state in the peninsula, until its conquest by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492. In this environment of refined Muslim culture, a Mozarabic community lived, although minor, which kept their faith alive. For these Christians, the pilgrimage to Santiago was a way to connect with the rest of Christendom and an act of religious identity. Their journey began in a city that was itself a symbol of Islamic power and culture, adding a special dimension to its pilgrimage.
The path starts from Granada and heads northwest, crossing the fertile Vega de Granada. Soon, the landscape transforms into the olive tree plain that characterizes the provinces of Granada, Jaén, and Córdoba, an unique image in the world. The first major obstacle and strategic milestone was the fortress of La Mota, in Alcalá la Real. This impressive fortress, located on a border hill, was for centuries a key point in defending the frontier between Castile and Granada. Its conquest was fundamental to Christian progress.
The route continues through the countryside, passing by villages with great olive tree tradition such as Baena and Castro del Río, in the province of Córdoba. This section of the path is deeply linked to the culture of olive oil, the "liquid gold" that has been the backbone of these lands for millennia. The pilgrim walks along rural paths surrounded by a landscape of gentle hills and plateaus covered with olive leaves.
The goal of this first major section of the path was to reach the city of Córdoba. As an ancient capital of the Omeya Caliphate, Córdoba had been the central nerve of Al-Ándalus, and it remained a monumental and strategically important city of the first order. For Mozarabic pilgrims, Córdoba was the great meeting point. Here, travelers coming from Granada joined those arriving from Almería, Málaga, and Jaén. Together, they formed a larger and safer contingent to face the next stage of the journey: crossing Sierra Morena and entering Extremadura.
From Córdoba, the unified Mozarabic Way heads north to link with the Via de la Plata in the Roman city of Mérida. The recovery of the route from Granada has consolidated an itinerary of exceptional cultural richness and landscape beauty. Although demanding due to summer heat, it is better equipped with services than other more remote trails. Starting a pilgrimage to Santiago from the Alhambra palaces is an unique experience, a journey that reflects the complex and fascinating history of coexistence and conflict that forged Spain's identity.