Stage of the Camino
San Sebastián de los Reyes to Madrid
From Santillana del Mar To Comillas
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Destination
Distance
22.20 km
Duration
5.50 h
Difficulty
Media
Ascent
220 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This long stage marks the passage of Extremadura to Castile and León. The journey involves ascending the Puerto de Béjar pass, overcoming the natural barrier of the Central System. After reaching the top, the route enters the Salamanca tableland, in a landscape of dehesas. It is an episode of great beauty and difficulty. The destination is Fuenterroble de Salvatierra, a small town that is a spiritual milestone on the Camino thanks to its exceptional parish hostel, an unforgettable place of welcome.
The stage that unites Baños de Montemayor with Fuenterroble de Salvatierra is a long and demanding day that involves crossing the Central System. The road leaves Baños and begins the ascent to the Béjar Pass, which marks the border between Extremadura and Castile and León. The climb is partly on the ancient Roman road. Beyond the pass, the landscape changes radically. The pilgrim enters the Salamanca tableland, in a landscape of oak woodlands and wild cattle farms. The route follows dirt tracks, in an environment of great beauty and solitude. Arrival at Fuenterroble de Salvatierra is one of the most special moments on the Way of the Plata. Its parochial hostel, run for decades by the charismatic Father Blas, is one of the most iconic and beloved places of all the Caminos de Santiago. The hospitality, community dinner, and fraternal atmosphere here are an unforgettable experience.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
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elementsurf Surfcamp
Posada Araceli
Posada Santa Juliana
Albergue de Peregrinos El Convento
Albergue La Magia del Camino
Casa del Marqués
Hostal Fimar
Caravaning Oyambre Cantabria
Hotel La Casona de Revolgo
La Solana Montañesa
Señorio De Altamira
Comillas Mar
Hotel Casona Los Caballeros
Hotel Los Angeles
Hotel Siglo XVIII
Oyambre Surf House
Posada Ansorena
Posada Entrecomillas
Posada Ruilobuca
Vivienda Casa Luisa
Alojamiento Lumaelte
Apartamentos MARI
Hotel Comillas
Hotel El Tejo de Comillas
Marina De Campios
Star Surf Camps - Oyambre
Parador de Santillana Gil Blas
Abba Comillas Hotel
Pension Vega de Pas
Pensión Villa
Pensión Hospedaje Casa Octavio
Casa De Guela
Hostal Esmeralda
Hotel Altamira
Hotel Joseín
Hotel Puerto Calderon
Hotel Los Hidalgos
Hotel Solatorre
Hospederia Santillana
Hotel Santillana
Hotel Mar Comillas by MIJ
Bungalows Albergue David Park
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