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Tomelloso to Alcázar de San Juan

From Tomelloso To Alcázar de San Juan

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Origin

Tomelloso

Destination

Alcázar de San Juan

Distance

35.70 km

Duration

11.90 h

Difficulty

Baja

Ascent

180 m

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Stage Description

Long La Mancha stage of about 36 km through the region of La Mancha Alta. The road runs along perfectly flat agricultural roads between vineyards, olive groves and cereal fields, with the characteristic blinding light of La Mancha summer. Alcazar de San Juan, former seat of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, is an important railway junction and preserves the famous four windmills on the hill of San Anton, today one of the most photographed icons of La Mancha. The town also claims to be the true homeland of Cervantes' Hidalgo.
The stage between Negreira and Olveiroa is a deep immersion in rural and unknown Galicia. It's a long and demanding day that will test the pilgrim's endurance. The profile is a continuous up and down, with long and stretched ascensions like the one to Mount Aro. The path runs through a beautiful territory but very sparsely populated. Extensive pine and eucalyptus forests are crossed, and small villages seem frozen in time. The feeling of loneliness is constant, making it an ideal stage for introspection. It's crucial to plan well the day, as there are few points of refreshment. As the day progresses, the pilgrim ascends towards the plateau where Olveiroa is set. The arrival at Olveiroa is a relief and a pleasant surprise. This small village, almost abandoned, has been beautifully restored and today is an example of traditional Galician architecture, with its stone houses, towers and crossroads. Completely dedicated to the pilgrim, it offers several hostels and restaurants.

Last updated: 15/05/2026

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