San Pedro de Rozados to Salamanca
A reasonable stage in distance and profile, ideal for arriving in Salamanca with plenty of energy to enjoy one of the most beautiful cities in Spain.
Best season: Year-round; a gentle stage profile, with no major weather constraints
Map
- San Pedro de Rozados
- Salamanca
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From San Pedro de Rozados to Salamanca is 23.6 km along the Vía de la Plata. It's stage 19, with 115 m of ascent and 292 m of descent, completed in about 6 h. Difficulty: Easy.
The road to the university city
The first kilometers after leaving San Pedro de Rozados run through forests and dehesas to Morille, the only intermediate settlement on the entire stage. It's the most scenically interesting stretch of the day.
From there, the path opens onto open country, with Salamanca becoming increasingly visible on the horizon as you progress. It's a reasonable stage in distance and elevation, ideal for arriving with enough energy to spend the afternoon sightseeing.
Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain: its university, founded in 1218, is one of the oldest in Europe, and its Plaza Mayor is considered one of the most beautiful in the country.
What the terrain is like, section by section
Terrain
Moderate net descent throughout the stage, with no technical sections.
Landscape
Forests and dehesas as far as Morille, then open country with Salamanca on the horizon.
Path type
Well-marked dirt tracks for most of the route.
Villages
Morille, the only intermediate settlement on the stage.
Water points
Available in Morille.
Shade
Good in the forest and dehesa stretch, scarce in the final open country.
Traffic
Generally low.
Key fact
It's a perfect stage for arriving in Salamanca with energy to spare and spending the afternoon exploring the city.
Staying in Salamanca
Salamanca, a university capital and World Heritage Site, offers a huge variety of lodging.
Albergue Juvenil Salamanca
Dinner and breakfast available, laundry and bike storage. Not confirmed on Booking.
Eating in Salamanca
Salamanca offers an extremely rich cuisine, with Iberian ham and charro cured meats as the great stars.
Restaurants around the Plaza Mayor
Traditional Castilian cuisine around one of the most beautiful squares in Spain.
Iberian ham and charro cured meats
The province of Salamanca is one of Spain's great Iberian ham-producing regions.
Historic stops on this stage
University of Salamanca
Founded in 1218, it's one of the oldest universities in Europe. Its plateresque facade hides the famous frog that brings luck to whoever finds it.
Plaza Mayor
Built in the 18th century, it's considered one of the most beautiful main squares in Spain.
Old Cathedral and New Cathedral
Two cathedrals joined in a single monumental complex, with nearly six centuries of architectural history between them.
Dedicate at least one afternoon to strolling unhurried through Salamanca: it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most charming cities in all of Spain.
How to get there and back
If you're starting here: San Pedro de Rozados has no transport of its own; the most practical option is to approach from Salamanca.
If you need to return from Salamanca: it has a train and bus station, with connections to Madrid and the rest of Spain.
What you should know before this stage
Set aside time for the University of Salamanca
Look for the famous frog on the plateresque facade: tradition says it brings luck to whoever finds it unaided.
Stroll through the Plaza Mayor at sunset
It's one of the most beautiful moments to enjoy the square, with the golden stone lit by the low sun.
Consider a rest day in Salamanca
It's one of the cities with the most heritage on the entire route: worth staying more than one night if time allows.
Don't ruin this stage
Arriving in Salamanca in a rush to keep moving
It's one of the most beautiful cities in Spain: don't turn it into a mere pass-through stop.
Skipping the University
It's a World Heritage Site and one of the oldest academic institutions in Europe.
What to pack, travel insurance and getting around
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Everything you want to know before this stage
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Ideas for after you finish the Camino
A café waiting for you in Santiago
You still have many kilometres ahead, but once you finish the Camino in Santiago, Bonsai Café is a great spot for breakfast: right in the city centre, with Berraco by Bou specialty coffee and weekend brunch.
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