Sevilla to Monesterio

Capital city of Andalucia, Sevilla appeals to visitors with its rich architectural heritage, its year-round sunny weather, and incredible cultural atmosphere. Among the city’s main attractions, don’t miss the massive Gothic UNESCO World Heritage-listed cathedral, the Alcazar and , of course, the impressive Plaza de Espana.

After leaving the heart of the city, we pass through several industrial estates until we reach Santiponce and the ruins of Italica, an ancient Roman city. It is then a peaceful walk through flat landscapes, occupied by sunflowers, cotton fields, and olive trees.

After your transfer back to Guillena, the Camino leaves the whitewashed town of Guillena and quickly reaches Venta, a modern town nearby. Then, for the most part, it runs through the Andalusian countryside with orange and olive groves and other farmland alongside you. As we enter the National Park of Sierra Norte de Sevilla, the landscape becomes more dry and rocky. The last leg of the day is a steep climb up to the beautiful town of Castilblanco de los Arroyo.

We start this day with an uphill walk, passing by the shrine of Ermita de Santa de Escardiel, which is built on the site of a mediaeval settlement. A few kilometres further on, we enter Parque Forestal de El Berrocal where oak trees offer shelter from the sun. An undulating path leads us to Almaden de la Plata.

The route we follow today gives us a real feel for traditional Andalucia; black pigs, bulls, and horses can all be seen from the Silver Way route. The Camino does not pass through any village until we reach El Real de la Jara. A short transfer will take you to your hotel in Santa Olalla de la Calla.

After your transfer back to El Real de la Jara, the Camino leaves Andalucia and enters Extremadura. During the first half of the day the terrain is mostly flat. A gentle ascent will offer good views over the Sierra Morena. The landscape surrounding us is mostly occupied by cows and sheep as there are no villages (and little shade) along this stretch to Monesterio.

After breakfast, we bid you farewell. If you have the energy after this section of the Silver Way, there is a park outside the town called Monasterio de Piedra. This park has a beautiful landscape and breathtaking waterfalls. It is recommended to buy tickets for this attraction in advance.