Origin
Destination
Distance
20.10 km
Duration
5.00 h
Difficulty
Baja
Descent
170 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This is a "superstage" that connects two of the great monasteries in Spain's history. It is a long-distance journey that crosses the meseta, uniting the Sierra de Madrid with the province of Cuenca. It is a major challenge, only suitable for highly prepared pilgrims or to be completed over several days. The landscape is that of the Castilian plain. The arrival at the Monastery of Uclés, the "Escorial of La Mancha", head of the Order of Santiago, is the end of an epic journey.
Joining El Escorial and Uclés in a single stage is a monumental challenge, a journey that crosses the heart of the Meseta. This symbolic route connects two of Spain's most important monasteries. The path descends from the Madrid mountains into the Castile-La Mancha plain. The landscape is the Meseta at its maximum expression: fields of grain, vineyards and olive groves, on a terrain of endless horizons. Arrival in Uclés marks the end of this journey. The village is dominated by its impressive monastery, which was the main house of the Order of Santiago. Its architecture, which blends Renaissance and Baroque styles, and its imposing presence atop a hill, have earned it the nickname "The Escorial of La Mancha". It's a pilgrimage ending weighed with history and spirituality.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
Find the perfect place for your rest in Ribadesella o Colunga.
Hotel El Pagadin
Hotel La Llosona
Hotel El Carmen
Hotel El Jardín de Eugenia
Hotel Foronda
Hotel Ribadesella Playa
Hotel Tereñes Costa
Hotel Villa Rosario.
Apartamento Los Naranjos
Hotel Don Pepe
Gran Hotel del Sella
Hotel Arena en Ribadesella
Hotel Rural La Curva (nueva gerencia 2021)
Youth Hostel - Roberto Frassinelli
La Piconera Hotel & SPA
Pensión Arbidel
Hotel Marina Ribadesella
Hotel Brisas del Sella
Hotel Verdemar
Hotel Covadonga
Pensión Argüelles
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