Walking the Via de la Plata from Salamanca to Zamora
Stage 6
65.3km
5 days
Carefully Selected 3 to 4 star accommodations
moderate
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As we leave Salamanca and its lively buzz, we follow the well-indicated scallop shells and we soon find ourselves walking across flat cultivated lands and along endless red earth tracks. The last walking day to Zamora is challenging for its length but, as the first walking days are of short enough distances, anybody with an average level of fitness can do it.
FREE This trip createstonne(s) of CO2, we offset it for free
Highlights
Salamanca
Salamanca is a beautiful city that has so many things to offer. One of them is the Plaza Mayor which was built in Baroque style in the 18th century or the Cathedral that actually consists of two churches that were joined together. If you want to go for dinner or lunch afterward the city has a lot of good places to offer.
Calzada de Valdunciel
A nice place to pass by in Calzada de Veldunciel is the Iglesia parroquial de Santa Elena. It is a small church with an open space in front of it so you can relax after a long day of walking!
Salamanca to Zamora
Via de la Plata
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Itinerary
Day 1
SALAMANCA (Arrival)
Many consider Salamanca as one of the most spectacular Renaissance cities in Europe and its old centre was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1988. As well as being a favourite destination for both Spanish and foreigners, the city also has a strong student culture - the 13th Century university is still in use today!
Day 2 14.62km
SALAMANCA
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CALZADA DE VALDUNCIEL
Leaving Salamanca, we enter what is known as La Meseta, the long high plateau of Central Spain. Shade is almost non-existant today as the Camino runs through flat crop fields split by red earth tracks. We have split this leg of the journe into a shorter stage, so it enables you to walk in the cooler first half of the day! At the end of the day, we will arrange a transfer to a hotel in Forfoleda.
Day 3 32.2km
CALZADA DE VALDUNCIEL
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VILLANUEVA DE CAMPEAN
You’ll notice that today is quite similar to yesterday’s walk: crop fields and red earth tracks are the predominant views. Your trek will take you as far as El Cubo de la Tierra del Vino, where a taxi will be arranged to take you to your accommodation. This means you'll only walk approximately 20 kilometers today. On the next day, you can start your journey from this town, as it is on the Camino .
Day 4 18.45km
VILLANUEVA DE CAMPEAN
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ZAMORA
You'll find yourself back in a rural landscape, surrounded by expansive crop fields and rustic red earth tracks. As the day draws to a close, you will finally arrive in Zamora, a charming city often referred to as 'The Little Salamanca.' Despite its size, Zamora boasts a lively atmosphere and is steeped in rich Byzantine and Roman history, making it a delightful destination to explore.
Day 5
ZAMORA
Zamora is famous for its many Roman-style churches, with the city often heralded as the best preserved area of the Romanesque style in Europe! Other sights in the town include the mediaeval Castle of Zamora, while sampling the local gastronomy, including sheep’s milk cheese and honey from nearby Sanabria, is a delight for the senses.
How to Get There
Getting to Salamanca, Spain
It is best to fly to Valladolid or Madrid.
Fly into Valladolid
Ryanair flies from London to Valladolid, 100 kilometres East of Zamora.
From Valladolid to Salamanca: Take a bus from Valladolid Airport to the bus station (20 min). Then bus to Zamora (1hr).
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