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Stage of the Camino

Almocar to Faro

From Alcuescar To Cáceres

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Origin

Alcuescar

Destination

Cáceres

Distance

37.40 km

Duration

9.35 h

Difficulty

Alta

Descent

20 m

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Stage Description

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.
The Alcuéscar to Cáceres stage is another of the great journeys on the Via de la Plata, not so much for its technical difficulty as for its considerable length. The prize at the end of the day is arriving at one of Europe's best-preserved medieval and Renaissance cities.

The route starts in Alcuéscar and ventures back into the landscape of Extremadura's dehesa country. It passes through several small towns such as Casas de Don Antonio along the way, where pilgrims will find various Roman milestones that attest to them following the ancient road.

The landscape is undulating and open, with a terrain alternating between dirt tracks and local road sections. The approach to Cáceres is made through its outskirts, but once inside the old town, the pilgrim immerses themselves in a journey through time.

Cáceres' Monumental City, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is a labyrinth of cobblestone streets, squares, palaces, houses-fortresses, churches and convents, all surrounded by an Almohad origin wall. There are no cables or traffic signals, creating an unique atmosphere. It's essential to spend time wandering through its corners, visit the Cathedral of Santa María, the Palace of las Veletas (with its Almohade well) and enjoy the lively life of its Plaza Mayor. Cáceres is undoubtedly one of the Via de la Plata's climax points.

Last updated: 12/08/2025

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