Way of the Plate

Leaving the walled city of Zafra, this stage of the Levant Way continues over a terrain of gentle undulations. The route, of considerable distance, crosses a landscape of vineyards that define the Tie...

Leaving the walled city of Zafra, this stage of the Levant Way continues over a terrain of gentle undulations. The route, of considerable distance, crosses a landscape of vineyards that define the Tierra de Barros region. It is a transition day, without great difficulties, allowing for peaceful walking and enjoying the vitivinicultural landscape. Arrival in the local town of Villafranca de los Barros, an important service center, offers well-deserved rest and the opportunity to taste local wines.

This stage continues across the Extremaduran plain, on a route that combines sections of the ancient Roman road with trails between vineyards and olive groves. It is a day of great beauty and solitude...

This stage continues across the Extremaduran plain, on a route that combines sections of the ancient Roman road with trails between vineyards and olive groves. It is a day of great beauty and solitude. The arrival in Torremejía, a village with a great tradition of pilgrimage, is well-deserved rest. It's an stage that requires good physical effort, but rewards with unforgettable landscapes, a perfect balance on the Via de la Plata.

This is a short and flat stage that has as its final reward the arrival at one of Spain's most spectacular cities: Mérida. The route runs through the countryside, on an enjoyable stroll that becomes m...

This is a short and flat stage that has as its final reward the arrival at one of Spain's most spectacular cities: Mérida. The route runs through the countryside, on an enjoyable stroll that becomes more urban in its final stretch. Expectation grows as the pilgrim approaches the capital of Extremadura. Entering Mérida, crossing the impressive Roman Bridge over the Guadiana River, is unforgettable. The city, declared a 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 longest and most demanding stages of the Via de la Plata, a journey that crosses a solitary and beautiful landscape. The route leaves Mérida by passing alongside the Aqueduct of the...

This is one of the longest and most demanding stages of the Via de la Plata, a journey that crosses a solitary and beautiful landscape. The route leaves Mérida by passing alongside the Aqueduct of the Miracles and enters the Extremaduran heathland. The path runs through the Cornalvo Natural Park, a protected area of great ecological value. The stage is very long and has few intermediate services, which requires self-sufficiency and good planning. The profile is undulating. The destination is Alcuéscar, a village that offers well-deserved rest and the opportunity to visit the Visigothic basilica of Santa Lucía del Trampal, an architectural jewel unique.

This long stage ends with the arrival at another of the great monumental cities on the route: Cáceres. The road runs through a landscape of dehesas and fields of cultivation, partly following the rout...

This long stage ends with the arrival at another of the great monumental cities on the route: Cáceres. The road runs through a landscape of dehesas and fields of cultivation, partly following the route of the ancient Roman road. It is a journey of great scenic beauty, although demanding due to its length. As one approaches Cáceres, the terrain becomes more undulating. The entry into the city and the discovery of its old town, declared World Heritage, with its medieval and Renaissance palaces, towers, and churches, is an unbeatable reward for the pilgrim's effort.

Leaving behind the monumental Cáceres, this long and solitary stage ventures into the heart of the Extremaduran heathland. The road follows the ancient Roman route, passing by the famous milestone of ...

Leaving behind the monumental Cáceres, this long and solitary stage ventures into the heart of the Extremaduran heathland. The road follows the ancient Roman route, passing by the famous milestone of the Via Plata. It is a journey of great scenic beauty but very demanding due to distance and lack of services. The pilgrim must be self-sufficient. The route ends in the vicinity of the impressive Alcántara Dam, an immense freshwater lake that transforms the landscape. The end of stage is usually some rural accommodation near the dam.

This stage begins with the crossing of the Tajo River, although not through the famous Roman bridge of Alcántara, but rather by the modern dam of the reservoir. After crossing the river, the path once...

This stage begins with the crossing of the Tajo River, although not through the famous Roman bridge of Alcántara, but rather by the modern dam of the reservoir. After crossing the river, the path once again enters the extremeña heathland, in a terrain of continuous undulations. It is a day of great beauty that passes through cattle farms and a landscape of great solitude. The final route ends in the small village of Grimaldo, a haven of peace that offers an authentic and rural rest for the pilgrim. It's a stage to enjoy nature and the tranquility of deepest Extremadura.

This stage enters the province of Ávila, in a mid-mountain terrain. The route is a continuous rise and fall through a landscape of pine forests and vineyards. It's a day of great beauty that approache...

This stage enters the province of Ávila, in a mid-mountain terrain. The route is a continuous rise and fall through a landscape of pine forests and vineyards. It's a day of great beauty that approaches the Sierra de Gredos. Arrival at Cebreros, birthplace of Adolfo Suárez, is an end of stage of great historical and enological interest.

This long stage has as its destination the monumental city of Avila. The profile is demanding, with continuous up and down through the sierra. The landscape is of great beauty, with pine forests and p...

This long stage has as its destination the monumental city of Avila. The profile is demanding, with continuous up and down through the sierra. The landscape is of great beauty, with pine forests and panoramic views. Emotion grows as one sees the silhouette of Avila's walls. Arrival in the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the greatest rewards of the pilgrimage.

This long stage connects Aldeanueva del Camino with La Calzada de Béjar, marking the transition from Cáceres province to Salamanca province. The route, of considerable distance, follows the path of th...

This long stage connects Aldeanueva del Camino with La Calzada de Béjar, marking the transition from Cáceres province to Salamanca province. The route, of considerable distance, follows the path of the ancient Roman road. The profile is a gentle ascent through the Extremaduran meadowland and the first charro fields. It's a beautiful and solitary day that ends in a small village with a rich history. This stage requires good physical and mental preparation.

This stage of the Via de la Plata continues through the Salmantine plains, on a flat and easy route. The road passes through a landscape of meadows and cultivated fields, in an environment of great so...

This stage of the Via de la Plata continues through the Salmantine plains, on a flat and easy route. The road passes through a landscape of meadows and cultivated fields, in an environment of great solitude. Arrival at Fuenterroble de Salvatierra, a small town with a pilgrim's hospital with a great tradition, is a spiritual final stage. It is a journey for introspection and rest, before continuing on to Salamanca.

This stage enters the Campo Charro Salmantino, a region of pastures and cattle farms in the open countryside. The profile is a continuous rise and fall over a landscape of gentle hills, in a beautiful...

This stage enters the Campo Charro Salmantino, a region of pastures and cattle farms in the open countryside. The profile is a continuous rise and fall over a landscape of gentle hills, in a beautiful scenery. It's a long and solitary day with few intermediate services that requires good planning. The route runs along real trails and dirt tracks, in an authentic environment. Arrival at San Pedro de Rozados, a small cattle village, offers a well-deserved rest in the heart of Salmantina countryside.

This stage approaches the valley of the River Duero. The profile is flat and the landscape remains dominated by the fields of cultivation of the Vallisoletan plateau. It's a comfortable day that allow...

This stage approaches the valley of the River Duero. The profile is flat and the landscape remains dominated by the fields of cultivation of the Vallisoletan plateau. It's a comfortable day that allows for quick progress. The destination is the historic village of Tordesillas, on the banks of the Duero. Famous for the treaty that divided the world, Tordesillas is a stop with a deep historical charge.

Leaving behind the monumental Salamanca, this is one of the longest and most demanding stages of the Via de la Plata. The journey is a long traverse across the Castilian plain, in completely flat terr...

Leaving behind the monumental Salamanca, this is one of the longest and most demanding stages of the Via de la Plata. The journey is a long traverse across the Castilian plain, in completely flat terrain with no shadows. The road is an endless straight line that puts the pilgrim's mental strength to the test. The absence of towns and intermediate services forces exhaustive planning. The arrival at El Cubo del Vino, already in the province of Zamora, is a relief and a well-deserved rest after a hard day of flat terrain.

This stage descends from the Torozos Mountains into the Tierra de Campos region. The profile is mainly descending and flat. The landscape returns to that of large cereal plains with an infinite horizo...

This stage descends from the Torozos Mountains into the Tierra de Campos region. The profile is mainly descending and flat. The landscape returns to that of large cereal plains with an infinite horizon. It's a comfortable day that allows for rapid progress. The destination is Villalpando, a village with an important heritage and a rural atmosphere.

This stage is a long journey across the Zamora plain. The route is completely flat and runs through an agricultural landscape of large expanses. It's a transition day that brings the pilgrim closer to...

This stage is a long journey across the Zamora plain. The route is completely flat and runs through an agricultural landscape of large expanses. It's a transition day that brings the pilgrim closer to the province of León. The arrival in Benavente, a city with a rich heritage and an impressive castle, is a monumental final stage.

This stage continues over the Zamora plain, on a flat and easy route. The landscape remains dominated by fields of cereal. The highlight of the day is arriving at Granja de Moreruela, a key point as i...

This stage continues over the Zamora plain, on a flat and easy route. The landscape remains dominated by fields of cereal. The highlight of the day is arriving at Granja de Moreruela, a key point as it is where the Madrid Road meets the Via Plata. It's a day to enjoy the vastness of the landscape and the solitude of the road.

This stage marks the official beginning of the Camino Sanabrés, saying goodbye to the Vía de la Plata. It is a long and solitary journey that crosses the cereal plain of the Zamoran Land of Fields. Th...

This stage marks the official beginning of the Camino Sanabrés, saying goodbye to the Vía de la Plata. It is a long and solitary journey that crosses the cereal plain of the Zamoran Land of Fields. The road, almost flat and without shade, runs along dirt tracks in an endless landscape of horizons. The pilgrim must well plan the stage, as services are scarce. Arrival at Tábara, a village with a deep history linked to its ancient monastery and famous saints, is a cultural reward after a total immersion in the meseta.