Vía de la Plata
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Vía de la Plata

Hard
Spain· March–May, September–October
1000 km
Total Distance
~40 days
Duration
Seville
Start
Santiago de Compostela
Finish

About This Route

Spain's longest and most solitary Camino, following the ancient Roman Silver Road from Seville through Extremadura, Castile and Galicia. Passes through Roman Mérida, medieval Cáceres, university Salamanca, and Zamora before joining the Sanabrés Way to Santiago. Avoid summer — heat can be extreme in Andalusia and Extremadura.

Key Highlights

Seville Cathedral, Mérida Roman ruins, Cáceres UNESCO old town, Salamanca university, Zamora Romanesque churches, Ribeira Sacra, Ourense thermal baths

Route Map

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