Walking the Via de la Plata from Plasencia to Salamanca
Stage 5
138.5km
8 days
Carefully Selected 2 to 3 star accommodations
moderate
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We start this section in the very North of the province of Extramedura and soon we enter Castilla y Leon with more mountainous landscapes. Here, the Camino combines all types of landscapes, from exposed open landscapes to woodland or meadows and grazing cattle, not to forget the Duena Peak (1140m), one of the highest points of this route. We finally arrive in Salamanca, famous for its Renaissance architecture and one of the country’s most lively cities.
FREE This trip createstonne(s) of CO2, we offset it for free
Highlights
Plasencia
Plasencia has of lot of things to offer because of its rich history. One of them is the impressing Plasencia Cathedral. Besides its architecture, the building also offers amazing paintings and a Museum that is located in the old Cathedral.
Roman thermal baths
Banos de Montemayor offers a special treat for hikers: a spa that is inspired by Roman thermal baths. Immerse in one of the jacuzzis and pools, lean back on a lounger or sooth your muscles with a relaxing massage. The fine interior with marble statues and ancient walls truly brings you back in time and lets you experience the Roman lifestyle.
Carcaboso
Near the Rio Jerte, the charming town Carcaboso is a link that connects the past with the present. Part of the historical Via de la Plata, it still has some of the 2000 year old “Miliarias” (Roman stoneposts). You can find them near the seventeenth-century Iglesia de Santiago.
Plasencia to Salamanca
Via de la Plata
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Itinerary
Day 1
PLASENCIA (Arrival)
Night in Plasensia.
Day 2 29.36km
PLASENCIA
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ZARZA DE GRANADILLA
Transfer to Carcaboso. Carcaboso is a charming town in Extremadura, located near the Rio Jerte. It is historically linked to the Via de la Plata as it still has the 2000 year old “Miliarias” (Roman stoneposts) standing near the seventeenth-century Iglesia de Santiago. The first day of this section combines both beautiful countryside and history. When leaving Carcaboso, we follow the Canal del Jerte before starting a long climb up. Then we start to see evidence of the Roman times and soon we walk through the magnificiently 2000 year old Arco de Caparra. We'll pick you up at the Roman city of Caparra to take the transfer to your hotel in Zarza de Granadilla.
Day 3 25.27km
ZARZA DE GRANADILLA
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BANOS DE MONTEMAYOR
Transfer to the Roman city of Caparra, which will be your starting point for this day. Soon after we start, the landscape becomes more arid and we begin to see the Sierra de las Candelaria ahead in the distance: we are leaving the Extremadura basin behind us. We spend most of the day walking gently uphill until we reach Banos de Montemayor, where you will stay overnight. After the day spent walking, you can treat yourself to the magical Roman thermal waters of the town!
Day 4 12.22km
BANOS DE MONTEMAYOR
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CALZADA DE BEJAR
Leaving Banos de Montemayor, we start with a steep climb up, at the top of which we can enjoy beautiful views of Banos de Montemayor. Further on, we go downhill on a well preserved stretch of the Roman road, lined with chestnut, beech, and oak trees. The last leg to Calzada de Bejar is uphill, offering open views to the beautiful valley of Rio Cuerpo.
Day 5 20.17km
CALZADA DE BEJAR
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FUENTERROBLE DE SALVATIERRA
Today, you will come across more “miliarias” and paved road segments, memories of the ancient Roman times. The landscape still looks arid as we go further into this high tableland but it is easy to find shade from oak trees along the wall-lined tracks. Transfer to hotel in Guijuleo.
Day 6 27.63km
FUENTERROBLE DE SALVATIERRA
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SAN PEDRO DE ROZADOS
Transfer from hotel back to Fuenterroble de Salvatierra. We continue our way through the high plateau and find ourselves walking most of the day on good tracks through the country. The main difficulty of the day is when climbing up the Duena Peak (1140m) but as usual, it worth it as there are good views of the Meseta from the top. Then we walk down through oak woods and farmlands to reach San Pedro de Rozados.
Day 7 23.82km
SAN PEDRO DE ROZADOS
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SALAMANCA
The last day of this section offers little shade but the open landscape and great views over the countryside will surely distract you to enjoy this final walking day. Finally, we reach Salamanca, a wonderful lively city, full of history.
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