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Via de la Plata
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The stages of the Via de la Plata from Sevilla
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Our pages on the Via de la Plata Our pages on the Via de la Plata were completed in 2007. The development of the Picture Pages of the Camino at www.santiago-compostela.net since 2004 has been assisted by the Xunta de Galicia and by the Spanish Tourist Office in London.. We express our gratitude to them for this support. |
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The Via de la Plata is
the longest of the pilgrim routes in Spain, starting from Seville in Andalucia,
and running northwards through the proviinces of Extremadura and Castilla
y Leon to Salamanca and Zamora. There are a number of good guides, including the indispensible Pilgrim Guide #2 of the Confraternity of St. James which can be obtained from their bookshop |
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The route is very rich in Roman remains (the milario milestones, aqueducts and bridges especially) and in churches and monasteries. The larger cities such as Merida, Caceres, Salamanca, and Zamora have much to offer including excellent museums and are well worth a rest day if you have the time. Our overview page will give you a quick introduction to the route. If you prefer not to walk with many others, this route will suit you much better than the crowded Camino Francés. The going is generally very easy until you turn westwards into Galicia, but it can be very hot indeed, so it is best to avoid July and August. April and May are probably the best months for the first half of the route. At all seasons, you will need to carry plenty of water. |
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Inca trail in Peru, Mount Athos in Greece, Mongolia and the High Atlas in Morocco
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