Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage continues over the Zamora plain, in a flat terrain with no difficulties. The landscape remains dominated by fields of grain. It is a transition day that leads the pilgrim to a key point on the Way: the ruins of the Cistercian Monastery of Moreruela. This impressive cenobium, although in ruins, shows the greatness it had in the past. It is an obligatory visit. In Granja de Moreruela, the pilgrim must decide whether to continue along the Vía Plata towards Astorga or take the detour from the Camino Sanabrés towards Ourense.
The journey between Montamarta and Granja de Moreruela is a flat stage that traverses the Terra del Pan region. The road advances on dirt tracks through fields of cereal, in a landscape of great amplitude. The main attraction of the stage is its destination. A few kilometers from the town of Granja de Moreruela, are found the imposing ruins of the Monastery of Santa María de Moreruela. It was one of the first Cistercian monasteries in Spain and one of the most powerful of the Middle Ages. Walking among the walls of its church, with its seven apses, is a journey through time. The visit is indispensable. Arrival at Granja de Moreruela is a crucial turning point for the pilgrim. In this small town, the Via de la Plata forks. One can continue northwards towards Astorga to join the Camino Francés or take the detour westwards by the Camino Sanabrés towards Santiago through Ourense. It's a point of reflection and an milestone in the pilgrimage.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
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Hotel San Juan de los Reyes
Hotel Carlos V Toledo
Hotel Los Cigarrales
Hotel Pintor El Greco
Hotel Santa Isabel
Parador de Toledo
Sercotel Toledo Renacimiento
Almunia de San Miguel
Cigarral De Caravantes
Hotel Zentral Mayoral
Eurostars Toledo
Hotel Abaceria
Oasis Backpackers Hostel Toledo
AC Hotel Ciudad de Toledo
Hostal Toledo
Hotel Beatriz Toledo Auditorium & Spa
Sercotel Alfonso VI
Hotel Princesa Galiana
Eurico Hotel Toledo
Hotel Real de Toledo
Sercotel Toledo Imperial
Hotel Duque de Lerma
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