Vía de la Plata
The Iberian Peninsula's longest Way of St James: 37 stages, around 975 km, starting in Seville.
The longest, most solitary Camino
The Vía de la Plata covers around 975 km from Seville to Santiago de Compostela, following an old Roman road through Extremadura and Castilla y León before turning west at Granja de Moreruela onto the Camino Sanabrés, which crosses Puebla de Sanabria and Ourense on its way into Galicia.
It's the longest and least crowded of all the Ways of St James: it's less about elevation gain (except for a few stretches around Sanabria and Ourense) and more about solitude and very long stages, with towns and services sometimes over 30 km apart, especially through Extremadura during the hottest months.
All 37 stages of the Vía de la Plata
Typical distances from Seville, following the Camino Sanabrés from Granja de Moreruela onward (there's no single official stage division for this route).
The whole Vía de la Plata, at a glance
Explore the full route and the waypoints of every stage.
Map
- Sevilla
- 1. Guillena
- 2. Castilblanco de los Arroyos
- 3. Almadén de la Plata
- 4. Monesterio
- 5. Fuente de Cantos
- 6. Zafra
- 7. Villafranca de los Barros
- 8. Torremejía
- 9. Mérida
- 10. Alcuéscar
- 11. Cáceres
- 12. Embalse de Alcántara
- 13. Grimaldo
- 14. Carcaboso
- 15. Aldeanueva del Camino
- 16. La Calzada de Béjar
- 17. Fuenterroble de Salvatierra
- 18. San Pedro de Rozados
- 19. Salamanca
- 20. El Cubo de la Tierra del Vino
- 21. Zamora
- 22. Montamarta
- 23. Granja de Moreruela
- 24. Tábara
- 25. Santa Marta de Tera
- 26. Mombuey
- 27. Puebla de Sanabria
- 28. Lubián
- 29. A Gudiña
- 30. Laza
- 31. Xunqueira de Ambía
- 32. Ourense
- 33. Cea
- 34. O Castro (Dozón)
- 35. Silleda
- 36. Outeiro
- 37. Santiago de Compostela
FEAACS track published by IGN. Follow current trail signs.
Source: IGN/CNIG · FEAACS · CC BY 4.0 · Accessed:
Gaps in the source file are preserved; no connections have been added.
Does not include access from the track to: Embalse de Alcántara, Grimaldo, Montamarta.
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Things to do and day trips in Santiago de Compostela
The most-booked experiences among pilgrims at the finish line. Worth booking ahead, especially in high season.
Small-group walking tour of the old town
A small-group walk through Santiago's old quarter with a local guide.
Secrets of the Cathedral (night tour)
A night-time walk through the lesser-known corners of the Cathedral, outside normal visiting hours.
Cathedral and Pórtico da Gloria
Guided visit to the Cathedral with access to the museum and the restored Pórtico da Gloria.
Queimada show and tasting
Galicia's traditional flaming drink, explained and tasted in a show designed for pilgrims.
Finisterre, Muxía and the Costa da Morte
The three essential stops of the "end of the world" in a single full day from Santiago.
Rías Baixas boat trip and winery
A boat ride along the estuary followed by a visit to an albariño winery. Ideal for a rest day.
Cíes Islands
The Atlantic archipelago with some of Galicia's best beaches, on a full-day excursion.
Praia das Catedrais (Cathedral Beach)
A full-day excursion to Lugo, Ribadeo and the spectacular Praia das Catedrais.
A Coruña and Betanzos
The Tower of Hercules, A Coruña's old town and the medieval town of Betanzos, on a full-day excursion from Santiago.
Massage for pilgrims
Give your legs a break after the Camino with a massage right in the centre of Santiago.
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