Way of Sagunto
The Camino de Sagunto links this Valencian city to the Jacobean routes of the interior. A journey through the lands of El Cid towards the heart of the peninsula.
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Route of the Castle and Aragon
Distance:
239 km
Days:
8
Difficulty:
High
The Camino Castellano-Aragonés is a Jacobean route that connects the Ebro valley from Gallur (Zaragoza) to the Lana Way in Burgos province. This 239 km itinerary serves as a bridge between eastern peninsula routes (such as the Ebro Way) and Castilian roads leading to the French Way.
It traverses the middle Ebro valley and enters Soria province, passing by the monumental Tarazona. It offers a rural route through areas with rich historical and natural heritage, although less known and trafficked, ideal for those seeking a more solitary experience.
Stages of this variant:
Stage 1: The Battle of Borja
Stage 2: Borja in Taragona
Stage 3: Taragona to Agreda
Stage 4: Attacks Pozalmuro
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Stages of Way of Sagunto
Etapa 1: Puerto de Sagunto to Torres Torres
Description:
This is a short and gentle stage that connects two of the most important villages in the Sierra Madrileña. The route is an enjoyable stroll through a landscape of vineyards and pine forests. It's a da...
Origen: Puerto de Sagunto
Destino: Torres Torres
Etapa 2: Torres Torres to Segorbe
Description:
This stage marks the return to the province of Toledo. The profile is mainly descending, an enjoyable stroll that approaches the valley of the River Alberche. The landscape is a mix of pastures and fi...
Origen: Torres Torres
Destino: Segorbe
Etapa 3: Segorbe to Viver
Description:
This stage enters the comarca of Torrijos. The profile is a gentle rise and fall through a landscape of fields of cultivation and olive groves. It's a day of transition that brings the pilgrim back to...
Etapa 4: Viver to Barracas
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This stage has as its destination the monumental city of Toledo. The profile is a continuous rise and fall through the cypress trees, the noble estates surrounding the city. Emotion grows as the silho...
Etapa 5: Barracas to Sarrión
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Leaving behind the monumental Toledo, this stage enters the comarca of the Montes de Toledo. The profile is a continuous rise and fall through an olive landscape. It's a day of great beauty that bring...
Etapa 6: Sarrión to Puebla de Valverde
Description:
This long stage enters the heart of La Mancha. The profile is mostly flat. The landscape is that of the Manchegan plain, with its fields of cereal and vineyards. The great incentive of the journey is ...
Origen: Sarrión
Destino: Puebla de Valverde
Featured Towns of Way of Sagunto
Explore the key towns and cities of this route.
Puerto de Sagunto
Industrial and port area of Sagunto. The Port of Sagunto offers the pilgrim a landscape of industrial archaeology and Mediterranean beaches on the Levant Way.
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Torres Torres
Small Valencian town in the Sierra Calderona. Torres Torres, with its Arab baths and castle, is a charming stopover with history on the Levante Way.
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Segorbe
Capital of the Alto Palancia and a key stop on the Camino de Sagunto. Its Cathedral, walls, and famous Bull and Horse Entrance make it a cultural landmark.
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Viver
Castle town in the Alto Palancia. Viver, with its park of La Floresta and its natural surroundings, is a refreshing and tranquil stop on the Levante Route.
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Barracas
Small Castilian municipality in the high plains. Bárqueres, on the Levante Route, is a mountain stop that offers a peaceful break before entering Teruel's territory.
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Sarrión
Capital of black truffle in Teruel. Sarrión is a gastronomic stop on the Levante Route, in a mountainous environment and a dynamic commercial atmosphere.
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Puebla de Valverde
Troll Village in the Sierra of Javalambre. Puebla de Valverde is a functional stop on the Camino de Levante, offering pilgrims services and mountain scenery.
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Teruel
The city of love and Mudéjar art. Teruel, with its World Heritage Site, is an indispensable cultural stop to discover the story of The Lovers and the beauty of Aragon.
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Cella
The source of the Tagus. Cellá is a stop on the Levant Way famous for its spectacular monumental fountain, one of Europe's largest, and its natural well.
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Santa Eulalia del Campo
Turkish Village in the Jiloca Valley. Santa Eulalia del Campo is a functional stop on the Levante Route, with services and a rural surroundings of great tranquility.
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Monreal del Campo
Turkish village in the valley of the Jiloca. Monreal del Campo is a functional stop on the Levant Route, known for its wetlands and its Safran Museum.
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Calamocha
Capital of the Jiloca region in Teruel. Calamocha, famous for its ham and its medieval past, is an important centre of services on the Camino de Levante.
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Daroca
Impressive walled medieval city in Zaragoza. Daroca, with its Mudéjar heritage and history, is one of the most monumental and beautiful stops on the Levante Route.
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Calatayud
Monumental city and heart of Mudéjar Aragonese. Calatayud, with its rich heritage and thermal waters, is one of the most important stops on the Levant Way.
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Cervera de la Cañada
Zaragoza's town with a Mudéjar jewel. The church of Saint Tecla in Cervera de la Cañada is World Heritage Site, an indispensable visit on the Levant Trail.
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Berdejo
Small Sorian village on the border with Aragon. Berdejo is a quiet stop on the Levante Route, with the remains of a castle and a rural environment.
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Almenar de Soria
Almendres Arch (also known as the Almendres Castle), is a stop with a deep historical flavor on the Levant Route, linked to the history of Castile and poetry.
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Soria
The "City of Poets," linked to Machado and Bécquer, is an evocative stop on the Camino Castellano-Aragonés. Its Romanesque heritage by the Duero inspires the pilgrim.
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Abejar
Gate of the Pinares region in Soria. Abejar on the Camino Castellano-Aragonés offers a natural environment of pine forests and a peaceful atmosphere for rest.
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San Leonardo de Yagüe
Village in Soria with an important heritage. San Leonardo de Yagüe, with its Renaissance castle, is a charming stopover in a privileged natural setting.
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Santo Domingo de Silos
Spiritual and artistic figure of the Wool Road. His Benedictine monastery, with its Romanesque cloister and Gregorian chants, is a world-famous haven of peace and beauty.
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Burgos
Monumental heart of the Camino Francés. Burgos dazzles the pilgrim with its majestic Gothic cathedral, World Heritage Site, and rich historical legacy on the Castilian plateau.
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Mecerreyes
Burgal town in the heart of Tabladillo Valley. Mecerreyes, on the Way of the Wool, is famous for its tradition of the "Chicken Song" and its pilgrim hospitality.
More InformationMillenary History of the Camino de Santiago: Origins and Evolution Way of Sagunto
Discover the origins and evolution of Way of Sagunto
The history of the route begins at its starting point: Sagunto. The ancient Arse of the Iberians, and later the Roman Saguntum, is a city marked by fire in history. Its heroic resistance against the Carthaginian army of Aníbal in 219 BC, which triggered the Second Punic War, made it a symbol of loyalty and sacrifice. Its theater and Roman castle are testaments to its importance in antiquity. As a node of communication for the Via Augusta, it was a natural starting point for travelers heading inland.
Although there are no chronicles that detail a Jacobean route from Sagunto in the Middle Ages, its route coincides largely with the "Way of Exile", one of the sections of the tourist-cultural route of the "Way of the Cid". This itinerary remembers the journey into exile of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, the Cid Campeador, in the 11th century. The hero's adventures, as told in the "Cantar de mio Cid", took him through these same lands bordering between Christian kingdoms and Muslim taifas. Medieval pilgrims who passed through the area followed the same routes, and the figure of the Cid, a quintessential Christian knight, became a legendary reference in his own pilgrimage of faith.
The Way of Sagunto was therefore the logical option for Valencia's pilgrims who wanted to avoid the long coastal route north. Moving northwest, the path rises from the Valencian plain into the mountains of the interior, passing through historic villages like Segorbe or Jérica. It enters Aragon via the province of Teruel, one of the areas with the highest concentration of Mudéjar art —declared World Heritage by UNESCO—, visible in the towers of its churches in towns like Jérica or Rubielos de Mora.
The objective of the route was to reach the Meseta to connect with routes heading to Burgos. Generally, it sought to link up with the Way of the Wool or the Castellano-Aragonese Route in the province of Soria. This final section was especially difficult, crossing some of the coldest and most depopulated comarcas of the peninsula.
The modern revival of this route has been closely tied to the promotion of the Way of the Cid, which gives it a unique character. It is a double pilgrimage: towards the tomb of the Apostle and through the scenes of Spain's greatest epic poem. It offers the contemporary pilgrim an experience of great solitude, breathtaking landscapes, and immersion in the history of borderlands, following the footsteps of nobles, soldiers, and legendary heroes.