Origin
Destination
Distance
17.70 km
Duration
4.40 h
Difficulty
Baja
Descent
110 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
The first stage of the Uclés Way from Madrid is a peri-urban journey that takes the pilgrim out of the capital in the southeast. The route largely follows the course of the Manzanares River through parks and riverbanks. It's a flat and transitional stage, allowing the pilgrim to escape urban bustle. Arrival in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, a modern city at the confluence of the Jarama and Manzanares rivers, marks the end of this first section.
The Camino de Uclés begins in Madrid, at the church of Santiago. This first stage is a departure from the great city in a southeast direction. The path seeks out the greenest areas possible, following the course of the Manzanares River through the Linear Park of Manzanares. It's a flat and easy stage, ideal for an initial contact. The landscape is a mix of urban surroundings and riverine fluvial environment. Arrival in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, a city of new development, marks the end of the stage. Its location, at the confluence of the Jarama and Manzanares rivers, gives it great natural value. It's a functional stop that allows pilgrims to have a quiet rest before entering the Alcarria plain.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
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Apartamentos Turísticos Naredo
La Casina Del Fresnu
Apartamentos Hevia
Hotel La Casona de Amandi
Hotel Rural Alavera
La Casina de Coro
La Corte de Lugás
Casa Rural El Llagarin Azul Y Amarillo
Complejo Turístico Quinta La Espadaña
Hotel Carlos I
Albergue Villaviciosa
Apartamento Campomanes
Fonte San Pedrín
Hotel Avenida Real
La Casona de la Roza
Apartamento El Manin
Hotel AB Murias Blancas
Hotel Casa España
Hotel Restaurante El Manquin
Mirador de Moriyón
Café del Sol
Hotel Arcea Villaviciosa
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