Seville to Guillena
The first stage of the Vía de la Plata leaves Seville through the Triana neighborhood, passes the Roman ruins of Itálica, and heads into the Andalusian countryside.
Best season: Autumn, winter, and spring; avoid summer due to the extreme heat of the Seville countryside with almost no shade
Map
- Sevilla
- Guillena
FEAACS track published by IGN. Follow current trail signs.
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From Sevilla to Guillena is 21.9 km along the Vía de la Plata. It's stage 1, with 30 m of ascent and 35 m of descent, completed in about 5 h 30 min. Difficulty: Easy.
From Triana to the Seville countryside
The Vía de la Plata begins right in the heart of Seville, crossing the Triana Bridge and leaving behind the Chapel of El Cachorro, heading toward the Camas neighborhood, where the Church of Santa María de Gracia awaits.
The route continues to Santiponce, home to two of the stage's great historical highlights: the Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo and the Roman city of Itálica, birthplace of Emperor Trajan and one of the most important archaeological sites in Spain.
From there, the stage heads into completely flat countryside with almost no vegetation or shade, all the way to Guillena. It's technically an easy stage, but demanding due to sun exposure in the warmer months.
What the terrain is like, section by section
Terrain
Completely flat throughout the stage, with no technical difficulty.
Landscape
Urban areas of Seville at the start, then open countryside with no vegetation until Guillena.
Path type
City streets leaving Seville, then flat farm tracks.
Villages
Camas and Santiponce before reaching Guillena.
Water points
Available in the urban centers along the way.
Shade
Very scarce once past Santiponce, especially demanding in summer.
Traffic
Moderate leaving Seville, very low for the rest of the route.
Key fact
Avoid summer if possible: the stage has no shade and the heat of the Seville countryside can be extreme.
Staying in Guillena
Guillena offers public and private accommodation, though it's worth confirming availability.
Guillena Municipal Hostel
A public alternative, opens only if the private hostel fills up (shared management).
Albergue Luz del Camino
250 m from the town hall, dormitories of 2, 4, and 6 beds, booking accepted. Open year-round. Not on Booking, book directly by phone (665 068 222).
Hostal Bar Francés
2-star, 11 air-conditioned rooms, a 10-minute walk from the center, with its own restaurant.
Eating in Guillena
Guillena offers bars and restaurants with traditional Andalusian menus.
Bars in the center
Simple Andalusian cooking, a good way to refuel after the first stage.
Historic stops on this stage
Triana Bridge
The symbolic starting point of the Vía de la Plata, crossing the Guadalquivir toward the historic Triana neighborhood.
Roman city of Itálica
Founded in 206 BC, birthplace of Emperor Trajan, with one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters of the entire Empire.
Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo
Founded in the 13th century, with an impressive altarpiece and a Gothic-Mudéjar cloister of great historical value.
Spend at least half an hour walking through the ruins of Itálica: it's one of the most important Roman sites in Spain and a must-stop right at the start of the Vía de la Plata.
How to get there and back
If you're starting here: Seville has an international airport and a high-speed train station (Santa Justa), with connections across Spain.
If you need to return from Guillena: there are regular bus lines to Seville.
What you should know before this stage
Start very early in summer
The lack of shade makes the middle of the day very tough between June and September.
Don't miss Itálica
It's one of the great highlights of the entire Vía de la Plata: it's worth stopping to visit at a relaxed pace.
Carry enough water
The Seville countryside has few points of shade and rest.
Don't ruin this stage
Starting the Vía de la Plata in midsummer without precautions
The extreme heat of the shadeless Seville countryside can be dangerous; start very early if you can't avoid those dates.
Passing by Itálica without stopping
It's one of the most important Roman sites in Spain: don't skip it just to move faster.
Leaving Seville without having visited it
The Andalusian capital deserves at least a day of sightseeing before setting off on the Camino.
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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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