South East Route

This stage of the Winter Way deviates from the French Way to follow the course of the Sil River. The route is of exceptional beauty, crossing the narrow valley of the Sil, with its slopes covered in v...

This stage of the Winter Way deviates from the French Way to follow the course of the Sil River. The route is of exceptional beauty, crossing the narrow valley of the Sil, with its slopes covered in vineyards. The path runs over undulating terrain, passing through small villages and offering spectacular views of the river and surrounding mountains. The final day ends in O Barco de Valdeorras, the capital of the comarca and an important service center, famous for its wines with Designation of Origin.

This stage enters the spectacular Ribeira Sacra lucense. The path leaves the Sil valley to ascend gently, offering increasingly impressive panoramic views. The profile is undulating, with an initial a...

This stage enters the spectacular Ribeira Sacra lucense. The path leaves the Sil valley to ascend gently, offering increasingly impressive panoramic views. The profile is undulating, with an initial ascent followed by smoother terrain. The route runs through a heroic vineyard landscape, planted in terraces on the river's slopes. Arrival in Quiroga, a village nestled in a valley and gateway to the Montañas do Courel Geopark, marks the end of a day of great scenic beauty and ethnographic richness.

One of the most demanding and beautiful stages of the Winter Camino. The journey involves a long and sustained ascent to leave Quiroga Valley and overcome Serra do Courel. The path runs through an imp...

One of the most demanding and beautiful stages of the Winter Camino. The journey involves a long and sustained ascent to leave Quiroga Valley and overcome Serra do Courel. The path runs through an impressive mountain landscape, with panoramic views and a vast solitude environment. After reaching the high point, a long descent leads the pilgrim towards Ribeira Sacra's capital, Monforte de Lemos. This stage requires excellent physical preparation, but the breathtaking and monumental scenery in Monforte de Lemos is immense.

This stage is the heart of Ribeira Sacra. The route is a continuous up and down through a heroic wine landscape that protrudes to the Miño River. The views of the river canyons are spectacular. It's a...

This stage is the heart of Ribeira Sacra. The route is a continuous up and down through a heroic wine landscape that protrudes to the Miño River. The views of the river canyons are spectacular. It's a beautiful but demanding day. The route passes by small Romanesque churches. The arrival in Chantada, a village with an animated old town on the banks of the Asma River, offers a final stage with great wine and tradition flavor.

This stage marks the departure of the Ribeira Sacra to venture into the Deza region. The journey involves ascending to O Faro High Point, the highest point on the Winter Way. The ascent is long and de...

This stage marks the departure of the Ribeira Sacra to venture into the Deza region. The journey involves ascending to O Faro High Point, the highest point on the Winter Way. The ascent is long and demanding, but the views from the top, with its hermitage and lookout, are spectacular. After reaching the summit, a long descent takes the pilgrim to a landscape of meadows and forests. The destination is Rodeiro, a peaceful cattle village that offers well-deserved rest after the difficult mountain journey.

This stage enters the heart of Deza region, on a terrain of gentle undulations. It is a day of transition that brings the pilgrim to the last stages of the Camino. The landscape is a mosaic of meadows...

This stage enters the heart of Deza region, on a terrain of gentle undulations. It is a day of transition that brings the pilgrim to the last stages of the Camino. The landscape is a mosaic of meadows, maize fields and oak forests. Arrival in Lalín, the capital of the region and "mile zero" of Galicia, marks the end of the journey.

This is the penultimate stage of the Winter Camino. The profile is a continuous rise and fall through rural Galicia. The path passes by Silleda, an important service center. The most notable milestone...

This is the penultimate stage of the Winter Camino. The profile is a continuous rise and fall through rural Galicia. The path passes by Silleda, an important service center. The most notable milestone is the descent into the Ulla River valley and crossing its historic bridge. The landscape is of great beauty, with forests and meadows. Arrival in Ponte Ulla, a small village at the bottom of the valley, offers a peaceful rest before the final stage to Santiago.

The last and exciting stage of the Winter Camino. The journey involves the last great ascent of the Camino, a demanding climb that takes the pilgrim to the gates of Santiago. Emotion grows with each s...

The last and exciting stage of the Winter Camino. The journey involves the last great ascent of the Camino, a demanding climb that takes the pilgrim to the gates of Santiago. Emotion grows with each step. The final stretch is an urban walk that ventures into the historic quarter. Arrival at Praza do Obradoiro and the view of the Cathedral marks the end of the long journey, the culmination of a dream and an unforgettable experience.

This long stage enters the Tierra de Barros region, the heart of Extremadura's wine country. The profile is a gentle rise and fall through a sea of vineyards. It's a beautiful journey, though very exp...

This long stage enters the Tierra de Barros region, the heart of Extremadura's wine country. The profile is a gentle rise and fall through a sea of vineyards. It's a beautiful journey, though very exposed to the sun. The route passes by Villafranca de los Barros. The destination is Almendralejo, "The Cava City", an important service center and the perfect place to taste the region's wines and cava.

This stage is destined for one of Spain's most spectacular cities: Mérida. The route is long but mostly flat, following the ancient Roman road. Emotion builds as the pilgrim approaches Extremadura's c...

This stage is destined for one of Spain's most spectacular cities: Mérida. The route is long but mostly flat, following the ancient Roman road. Emotion builds as the pilgrim approaches Extremadura's capital. Entering Mérida, crossing the impressive Roman Bridge over the Guadiana River, is an unforgettable moment. The city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an outdoor museum inviting visitors to spend at least one afternoon exploring its Theatre, Amphitheatre and vast Roman legacy.

This is one of the "superstages" of the Via de la Plata, a long journey that unites two UNESCO World Heritage cities. The route is very demanding due to the distance, crossing a beautiful but solitary...

This is one of the "superstages" of the Via de la Plata, a long journey that unites two UNESCO World Heritage cities. The route is very demanding due to the distance, crossing a beautiful but solitary landscape of pastures and reservoirs. The route passes through the Cornalvo Natural Park. It's an only suitable stage for highly prepared pilgrims or can be divided into two. Arrival in Cáceres, with its medieval and Renaissance monumental city, is an unbeatable reward.

This is a short stage that serves to leave the monumental city of Cáceres. The route is an enjoyable walk through the grassland surrounding the city. It's a transition day, ideal for a relaxing hike a...

This is a short stage that serves to leave the monumental city of Cáceres. The route is an enjoyable walk through the grassland surrounding the city. It's a transition day, ideal for a relaxing hike after enjoying Cáceres. The destination is Casar de Cáceres, a famous locality known for its exquisite cheese, "Torta del Casar", with Denomination of Origin.

This long stage enters into a landscape of meadows and pastures of great beauty. The journey is marked by the passage of the impressive Alcántara Dam, which crosses through a modern dam. The profile i...

This long stage enters into a landscape of meadows and pastures of great beauty. The journey is marked by the passage of the impressive Alcántara Dam, which crosses through a modern dam. The profile is undulating and very solitary, demanding self-sufficiency. Arrival at Cañaveral, a town with all services, is a well-deserved rest after an immersion in extremeña nature.

This is a short and flat stage that approaches the valley of the River Alagón. The landscape is a mix of dehesas and cultivated fields. The main attraction of the journey is the arrival at the walled ...

This is a short and flat stage that approaches the valley of the River Alagón. The landscape is a mix of dehesas and cultivated fields. The main attraction of the journey is the arrival at the walled village of Galisteo. Its impressive stone wall, of Moorish origin, surrounds the entire old town. Walking through its streets and admiring its church and medieval bridge is a journey in time. It's a monumental stop in a rural setting.

This stage has as its destination one of the major milestones on the Via de la Plata: the ruins of the Roman city of Cáparra. The route is flat and follows a landscape of meadows. Emotion grows as the...

This stage has as its destination one of the major milestones on the Via de la Plata: the ruins of the Roman city of Cáparra. The route is flat and follows a landscape of meadows. Emotion grows as the pilgrim approaches the site. The impressive four-faced arch of Cáparra, unique in Spain, is the symbol of the route. It's an epoch-laden stage that allows the pilgrim to walk on the ancient Roman road and immerse themselves in the past of the Empire.

The first stage of the South East Way starts in the city of Alicante, by the Mediterranean Sea. It is a transition phase that takes the pilgrim out of the big city and into the Vinalopó valley. The pr...

The first stage of the South East Way starts in the city of Alicante, by the Mediterranean Sea. It is a transition phase that takes the pilgrim out of the big city and into the Vinalopó valley. The profile is a gentle but continuous ascent. The landscape is a mix of urbanized areas and cultivated fields. Arrival at Novelda, a city with a rich modernist heritage, offers an interesting cultural endpoint.

This stage continues through the Vinalopó valley in a gentle slope terrain. The landscape is dominated by vineyards and agricultural fields. It's a transition day that brings the pilgrim closer to the...

This stage continues through the Vinalopó valley in a gentle slope terrain. The landscape is dominated by vineyards and agricultural fields. It's a transition day that brings the pilgrim closer to the province's interior. The destination is Villena, a city with an impressive historical heritage, dominated by its majestic Castle of the Lookout. Its Treasure, one of Europe's most important prehistoric discoveries, is a must-visit.

This stage marks the passage of the Valencian Community to the Region of Murcia. The profile becomes more demanding, with an upward and downward trend through a landscape of vineyards and low hills. I...

This stage marks the passage of the Valencian Community to the Region of Murcia. The profile becomes more demanding, with an upward and downward trend through a landscape of vineyards and low hills. It is a day of great beauty and solitude. Arrival in Yecla, one of the wine capitals of Murcia, with its basilica and lively atmosphere, offers a well-deserved rest and welcome to Murcian lands.

This stage enters the province of Albacete, on a terrain of gentle undulations. The landscape is a mix of vineyards and cereal fields, typical of the transition between the east and the plateau. It's ...

This stage enters the province of Albacete, on a terrain of gentle undulations. The landscape is a mix of vineyards and cereal fields, typical of the transition between the east and the plateau. It's a day of great beauty and solitude. The arrival at Montealegre del Castillo, a town dominated by its imposing rocky castle, offers a monumental final stage with spectacular views.

This stage enters the Manchegan plain. The profile is completely flat. The landscape is that of a plateau in its maximum expression: infinite horizons and fields of grain. It's a day of great solitude...

This stage enters the Manchegan plain. The profile is completely flat. The landscape is that of a plateau in its maximum expression: infinite horizons and fields of grain. It's a day of great solitude and austere beauty. The big incentive of the day is the Laguna de Pétrola, a wetland of great ecological value, famous for its population of flamingos. It's a naturalist stop of first order.

This long stage has as its destination the capital of the province. The route continues through the Manchegan plain, on a flat terrain and without difficulties. The landscape remains dominated by fiel...

This long stage has as its destination the capital of the province. The route continues through the Manchegan plain, on a flat terrain and without difficulties. The landscape remains dominated by fields of cultivation. The final stretch is becoming increasingly urban. Arrival in Albacete, a modern and dynamic city, offers the pilgrim all the necessary services for a good rest. Its cathedral, its museum, and its lively atmosphere make it a very comfortable stop.

The first stage of the Camino de la Lana from Alicante is a short and gentle journey that takes the pilgrim out of the city. The route is mostly urban and peri-urban. The destination is the small vill...

The first stage of the Camino de la Lana from Alicante is a short and gentle journey that takes the pilgrim out of the city. The route is mostly urban and peri-urban. The destination is the small village of Orito, an important pilgrimage center in the region, famous for its sanctuary of San Pascual Bailón. It's a stage of acclimatization, ideal for a first contact.

This stage enters the Vinalopó valley. The profile is a continuous rise and fall through a landscape of vineyards and fields of cultivation. It's a beautiful day. The destination is the city of Elda, ...

This stage enters the Vinalopó valley. The profile is a continuous rise and fall through a landscape of vineyards and fields of cultivation. It's a beautiful day. The destination is the city of Elda, an important industrial center famous for its shoe production. The city offers all the necessary services for the pilgrim.