Explore different kind of landscapes day after day
Refuel your mind with the peaceful Meseta, the wide high plateau of Central Spain.
Witness the broad wildlife of the region.
Indulge yourself in en-suite rooms and with a high level of comfort all along the way.

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Departures:

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>Guided
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This Walking Holiday explores the 5th section of the Via de la Plata, the longest of all Camino routes to Santiago de Compostela! It runs through the whole country from South to North, from the hot Andalousian plains to the green mountains of Galicia, from Arabian influenced buildings to traditional stone farmhouses and much more! This Camino in its whole offers most of Spain’s rich and mixed culture.

We start this section on the very North of the province of Extramedura and soon we enter Castilla y Leon with more mountainous landscapes. Here, the Camino combines all types of landscapes, from exposed open landscapes to woodlands or meadows and grazing cattle, not to forget the Duena Peak (1140m), one of the highest points of this route. We finally arrive in Salamanca, famous for its Renaissance architecture and one of the country’s most lively cities. This section is a bit demanding and requires a reasonable level of fitness.

Day 1 – Placensia
Night in Placensia.

Town: ATM, Internet, shops, all facilities

Day 2 – Placencia to Zara de Granadilla (7h, 27km, +300m -50m)
Transfer to Carcaboso. Carcaboso is a charming town of Extremadura, located near Rio Jerte. It is historically linked to the Via de la Plata as still witness the 2000 years old "Miliarias" (Roman stoneposts) standing near the seventeenth-century Iglesia de Santiago. The first day of this section combines both beutiful countryside and history. When leaving Carcaboso, we follow the Canal del Jerte before starting a long climb up. Then, start to appear witnessing of the Roman times and soon you will walk through the magnificiently 2000 years old Arco de Caparra. We spend the night in Zara de Granadilla.

Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 3 - Zara de Granadilla to Banos de Montemayor (4h30, 18km, +300m -50m)
Soon after we start, the landscape becomes more arid and we begin to see the Sierra de las Candelaria ahead in the distance: we are leaving the Extremadura basin behind us. We spend most of the day walking gently uphill until we reach Banos de Montemayor. After the day spent walking, you can treat yourself with the magical Roman thermal waters of the town!

Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 4 – Banos de Montemayor to Calzada de Bejar (3h, 12.5km, + 100 m)
Leaving Banos de Montemayor, we start with a steep climb up at the top of which we can enjoy beautiful views of Banos de Montemayor. Further on, we go downhill on a well preserved stretch of the Roman road, lined with chestnut, beech, and oak trees. The last leg to Calzada de Bejar is uphill, offering open views to the beautiful valley of Rio Cuerpo.

Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 5– Calzada de Bejar to Fuenterroble de Salvatierra (5h15, 21km + 200m, -50m)
Today, you will come across more "miliarias" and paved road segments, memories of the ancient Roman times. The landscape still looks arrid as we go further into this high tableland but it is easy to find shade form oak trees along the wall-lined tracks. Transfer to hotel in Guijuleo.

Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 6 – Fuenterroble de Salvatierra to San Pedro de Rozados (7h30, 30km, +m -m)
Transfer from hotel back to Fuenterroble de Salvatierra. We continue our way through the high plateau and find ourselves walking most of the day on nice tracks through the country. The main difficulty of the day is when climbing up the Duena Peak (1140m) but as usual, it worth it as there are good views of the Meseta from the top. Then we walk down through oak woods and farmlands to reach San Pedro de Rozados.

Town: ATM, Internet, shops, all facilities Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 7 – San Pedro de Rozados to Salamanca (6h30, 26km, +50m, -200m)
The last day of this section offers little shade but the open landscapes and nice view over the country will surely disctract you to enjoy this final walking day. Finally, we reach Salamanca, a wonderfull lively city, full of history.

Town: ATM, Internet, shops, all facilities Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 8 – Salamanca
After breakfast, we bid you farewell.

Town: ATM, Internet, shops, all facilities Meals: Breakfast

• Luggage transferred from hotel to hotel
• En-suite Rooms
• Half Board during the hike
• Detailed Walking Notes
• Map
• Pilgrim passport

• Flights
• Insurance (recommended)
• Drinks
• Dinners in Placensia and Salamanca
• Transfer from/to airport