Walking the Via de la Plata from Sevilla to Monasterio
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102.2km
7 days
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moderate
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Starting from Sevilla, in the heart of Andalucia, to Monesteria at the gateway of Extremadura, the “Scallop Shells” lead us north towards Santiago.
FREE This trip createstonne(s) of CO2, we offset it for free
Highlights
Sevilla
Located in Sevilla there is a place called Archivo General de Indias. This is a museum that houses documents from the colonial era. These documents show the documentation and maps from the Spanish explorers.
Castilblanco de los Arroyos
In the town of Castilblanco de Los Arroyos. there is a winery called Bodegas Ismael Arroyo. This winery was established in 1979. There are 25 hectors of vineyards and they offer wine tastings!
Monasterio
In Monasterio, there is a park called Monasterio de Piedra. This park has a beatuiful landscape and breathtaking waterfalls. It is recommended to buy tickets for this attraction in advanced however they are very reasonably priced and well worth a visit.
Sevilla to Monesterio
Via de la Plata
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Itinerary
Day 1
SEVILLA (Arrival)
Capital city of Andalucia, Sevilla appeals to visitors with its rich architectural heritage, its atmosphere, its year-round sunny weather and incredible atmosphere. Among the city’s main attractions don’t miss the massive and impressive Gothic UNESCO World Heritage cathedral, the Alcazar and ,of course, the Plaza de Espana.
Day 2 22.67km
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GUILLENA
Today is not only the first day of this section, but also the starting point of the whole Via de la Plata route. 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. Once in Guillena, it’s just a short transfer to your hotel in Castilblanco de los Arroyos.
Day 3 17.9km
GUILLENA
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CASTILBLANCO DE LOS ARROYOS
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. 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.
Day 4 28.02km
CASTILBLANCO DE LOS ARROYOS
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ALMADEN DE LA PLATA
We start this day with an uphill walk, passing by Ermita de Santa de Escardiel. 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 Almaden de la Plata.
Day 5 13.36km
ALMADEN DE LA PLATA
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EL REAL DE LA JARA
The route we follow today gives us a real feel for traditional Andalucia; black pigs, bulls and horses can all be seen from the Way. The Camino does not enter any village until we reach El Real de la Jara. A short transfer will take you to your hotel in Santa Ollala de la Calla.
Day 6 20.21km
EL REAL DE LA JARA
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MONESTERIO
Transfer back to El Real de la Jara. Soon after 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.
Day 7
MONESTERIO
After breakfast, we bid you farewell.
How to Get There
Getting to Seville, Spain
It is best to fly to Seville.
Fly into Seville
Iberia, Vueling and Ryanair fly to Seville, amongst other companies. Ryanair flies from Dublin, London, Liverpool and Bristol. Iberia also flies from Dublin and the UK. More information.
From Seville Airport, bus to Seville city centre, (25min).
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