Discover the Unesco World Heritage site of Salamanca and the Renaissance city of Zamora.
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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This Walking Holiday explores the 6th section of 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.

As we leave Salamanca and its lively buzz, we follow the well-indicated Scallop shells and we soon find ourselves walking across flat cultivated lands and along endless red earth tracks. The last walking day to Zamora is challenging for its length but as the first walking days are of short enough distances, anybody with an average level of fitness can do it. We finish this section in Zamora known as the “little Salamanca” for its architectural heritage.

Day 1 – Salamanca
Many consider Salamanca as one of the most spectacular Renaissance cities in Europe and its old centre was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1988. More than being a favourite destination for both Spanish and foreigners, the city has also a strong student culture. The tirteenth-century university is still in use today and is one of the many touristic spots of the old town.

Town: ATM, Internet, shops, all facilities

Day 2 – Salamanca to Calzada de Valdeunciel (16 km, 4h)
Leaving Salamanca, we enter what is known as La Meseta, the long stretched high plateau of Central Spain. Shade is almost inexistant today as the Camino runs through flat crop fields split by red earth tracks. We have split it into a short enough stage, so it enables you to walk through the freshness of the first half-day! Short transfer to hotel in Forfoleda.

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

Day 3 - Calzada de Valdeunciel to El Cubo del Vino (20km, 5h, + 40m)
Transfer back from hotel to Calzada de Valdeunciel. Today is similar to yesterday's walk: red earth tracks that stretch to the horizon, crop field, and almost no shelter from the sun. This is the perfect type of landscape for peace of mind and quietness, even though the Camino meets up with the main road a few times today. Short transfer to Forfoleda.

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

Day 4 – El Cubo del Vino to Zamora (33km, 8h15, - 140m)
Transfer back from hotel to El Cubo del Vino. The first few kilometres after El Cubo del Vino, we are back into the countryside. As the day goes by, vine plots begin to appear around us . As we continue towards Zamora, we will also enjoy great views over the Rio Douro valley. Finally, we arrive in Zamora, a nice city, known as "The Little Salamanca".

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

Day 5 – Zamora
After breakfast, we bid you farewell.

Town: ATM, Internet, shops, all facilities Meal: 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 Salamanca and Zamora
• Transfer from/to airport