Seville is the starting point of this Jacobean route which, following ancient Roman roads, crosses Extremadura and Castilla y León before reaching Galicia. At 703 km and 27 stages, it is one of the longest Camino de Santiago routes.
At Astorga the Via de la Plata joins the French Way, but also offers the alternative Sanabrés Way from Granja de Moreruela towards Galicia via Ourense.
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Stage 1 of the Vía de la Plata. 21.9km.
Stage 2 of the Vía de la Plata. 18.3km.
Stage 3 of the Vía de la Plata. 28.2km.
Stage 4 of the Vía de la Plata. 33.6km.
Stage 5 of the Vía de la Plata. 20.7km.
Stage 6 of the Vía de la Plata. 24.2km.
Stage 7 of the Vía de la Plata. 19.8km.
Stage 8 of the Vía de la Plata. 26.7km.
Stage 9 of the Vía de la Plata. 15.3km.
Stage 10 of the Vía de la Plata. 35.9km.
Stage 11 of the Vía de la Plata. 37.4km.
Stage 12 of the Vía de la Plata. 34.5km.
Stage 13 of the Vía de la Plata. 20.3km.
Stage 14 of the Vía de la Plata. 30.2km.
Stage 15 of the Vía de la Plata. 38.3km.
Stage 16 of the Vía de la Plata. 21.8km.
Stage 17 of the Vía de la Plata. 20.2km.
Stage 18 of the Vía de la Plata. 27.9km.
Stage 19 of the Vía de la Plata. 23.6km.
Stage 20 of the Vía de la Plata. 36.4km.
Stage 21 of the Vía de la Plata. 31.6km.
Stage 22 of the Vía de la Plata. 19.2km.
Stage 23 of the Vía de la Plata. 22.6km.
Stage 24 of the Vía de la Plata. 26.6km.
Stage 25 of the Vía de la Plata. 21.0km.
Stage 26 of the Vía de la Plata. 22.2km.
Stage 27 of the Vía de la Plata. 24.5km.
Route
Pilgrims cross dramatically changing landscapes: from the olive groves and vineyards of Andalusia to the rolling plains of Extremadura, passing the monumental cities of Mérida and Cáceres (both UNESCO World Heritage Sites), to the cereal fields of Castile and the oak and eucalyptus forests of Galicia.
Multiple Roman vestiges endure: stretches of road, bridges, milestones, theatres and arches that have been in use for over 2,000 years. The name likely derives from the Arabic "balata" (paved road).
It is a route for experienced pilgrims, with longer stages and fewer services than the French Way, but rewarding with contemplative solitude and extraordinary historical heritage.
5 free hostels on this route
