Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage joins two of the most important villages in the Meseta castellana. The route is completely flat and runs through the plain of La Moraña, in a landscape of cereal fields. It's a transition day that brings the pilgrim closer to the province of Valladolid. Arrival at Medina del Campo, "The Fair Town", with its imposing Castle of la Mota and monumental Plaza Mayor, offers an end of stage of exceptional historical and artistic value.
The journey between Arévalo and Medina del Campo is a traverse through the heart of the Meseta. The profile is completely flat, and the road advances over dirt tracks that disappear into the horizon, through the La Moraña region. The landscape, dominated by fields of grain, is austere and awe-inspiring. Arrival in Medina del Campo, already in Valladolid province, is the day's grand prize. This town, of immense historical importance, was one of Europe's most important commercial and financial centers in the 15th and 16th centuries. Its heritage reflects that splendor. The Castle of La Mota, a mudéjar-gothic brick fortress, is one of Spain's most impressive. Its Plaza Mayor of Hispanity is one of the largest in the country. Additionally, the Colegiata of San Antolín and the Royal Testamentary Palace of Isabella the Catholic complete a monumental ensemble of first order. It is an obligatory stop on any route through Castile.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
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