The Vía de la Plata (Silver Way) is a Camino that starts in Seville and runs North through Western Spain.
Accommodation
Casa de Acogida de los Esclavos de Maria y de los Pobres
Albergue de Alcuéscar
To access the town, turn off at Cjón Barrero and go past the Pista Deportiva Municipal
Accommodation
Miliario del Verdinal Hostel
Accommodation
Albergue Aldeanueva del Camino
La Casa de mi Abuela Albergue Turístico
Hostal Montesol
Hotel Rural Tresmentiras
Accommodation
Albergue de peregrinos Alija del Infantado
El Hotelito
Accommodation
Albergue San Andrés
Accommodation
Almadén de la Plata Pilgrim's Hostel
Albergue de Don Juan
La Casa del Reloj Hostel
Casa Clara Hostel
Casa Concha Hostal
El Romeral Rural Hotel
A ford, rather than a bridge
If the river is high, there is an alternative route available. (Check with the Buen Camino app.)
    Accommodation
    Albergue Franciscano, Santa Maria del los Ángles
    Servas de Marína Pilgrims Hostel
    MyWay Pilgrims Hostel
    Só Por Hoje Hostel
    San Javier Hostel
    Fauno Apartments
    Coruña Hostel
    Posada Real Casa de Tepa
    El Descanso de Wendy
    Points of Interest
    Oficina de Turismo de Astorga
    1. Tue
    2. Wed
    3. Thu
    4. Fri
    5. Sat
    1. 1000-1400
    2. 1600-1830
    1. Sun
    1. 1000-1400
    Puente de la Molinera
    Ayuntamiento de Astorga
    Plaza Mayor
    Muralla de Astorga
    Catedral de Santa María de Astorga
    1. 1000-2030
    Museo Romano (La Ergástula)
    1. Tue
    2. Wed
    3. Thu
    4. Fri
    5. Sat
    1. 1000-1400
    2. 1630-1900
    1. Sun
    1. 1000-1400
    Palacio de Gaudí Astorga
    1. 1000-1400
    2. 1600-2000
    Museo del Chocolate
    1. Tue
    2. Wed
    3. Thu
    4. Fri
    5. Sat
    1. 1030-1400
    2. 1630-1900
    1. Sun
    1. 1030-1400
    Meeting of the Camino Frances and Vía de la Plata
    Accommodation
    Albergue Vía de la Plata
    Guest House El Sendero
    La Glorieta Hotel
    Alegria Hotel
    Points of Interest
    Balneario Termas Romanas
    1. 0900-1400
    2. 1730-2100
    Accommodation
    Albergue Turistico Las Eras
    Points of Interest
    Camino Natural Via de la Plata
    Puente de Hierro
    Accommodation
    Albergue de peregrinos Benavente
    Keys can be collected from the tourist information office (morning) or the police headquarters (afternoon)
    La Trucha
    Hostal Paraiso
    Hotel Santiago
    Hotel Tudanca Benvente
    Points of Interest
    Caracol Tower
    Hospital de La Piedad
    Accommodation
    Vargas-Figuerosa Hostel
    Las Veletas Hostel
    Pensión Carretero
    La Bohème Hotel
    Castilla Hotel
    Kubik Hotel
    Points of Interest
    Plaza Mayor de Cáceres
    Torre de Bujaco
    Palacio Toledo-Moctezuma
    Palace los Golfines de Abajo
    1. Tue
    2. Wed
    3. Thu
    4. Fri
    5. Sat
    1. 1000-1400
    2. 1630-1930
    1. Sun
    1. 1000-1400
    Igliesia de Santiago el Mayor
    1. Mon
    2. Tue
    3. Wed
    4. Thu
    5. Fri
    6. Sat
    1. 1000-1200
    2. 1830-2030
    1. Sun
    1. 0930-1300
    Iglesia de San Francisco Javier
    Accommodation
    Albergue del Peregrino de Calzada de Valdunciel
    Points of Interest
    Fuente Romana
    Accommodation
    Calzadilla de los Barros Hostel
    Los Rodríguez Boarding House
    Points of Interest
    Parish Church of San Salvador
    Noted for its 16-17th century altarpiece with 28 panels depicting the life of Jesus and the Virgin Mary
    Accommodation
    El Cruce Hostel
    Accommodation
    Hostel Cañaveral
    Posada La Campana
    Points of Interest
    Arco de Cáparra
    Ciudad Romana de Cáparra
    1. Tue
    2. Wed
    3. Thu
    4. Fri
    5. Sat
    1. 0930-1630
    1. Sun
    1. 1000-1400
    Accommodation
    Albergue Los Miliarios
    Albergue Señora Elena
    La Casina de Carcaboso Apartment
    Hostal Ciudad de Cáparra
    Points of Interest
    Parque de los Miliarios
    Points of Interest
    Dolmen de la Cabra
    Points of Interest
    Cañada Real Leonesa Occidental
    Rest area localed on the Western Royal León Cattle Track, established in the 13th century.
    Accommodation
    Albergue Rural Vía de la Plata
    Albergue de Casar de Cáceres
    Points of Interest
    Puente antiguo de Casas de Don Antonio
    Puente de Santiago de Bencáliz
    Accommodation
    Castilblanco de los Arroyos Pilgrim's Hostel
    La Posada de Escardiel
    Las Lilieras Country Lodge
    Hotel Castillo Blanco
    Points of Interest
    Alcornocal
    • Zamora
      6.7 km 30 m 45 m
    Points of Interest
    Tres Monolitos de las Tres Calzadas
    Accommodation
    El Carrascalejo Hostel
    Accommodation
    Albergue Turístico Torre De Sabre
    Accommodation
    Albergue Municipal La Casa del Cura
    Alojamiento del Peregrino
    Alojamiento Molina
    La Ecina Lodging House
    Mari Carmen Hostel
    Accommodation
    Albergue de Embalse de Alcántara
    Accommodation
    Complejo Leo Hotel
    Accommodation
    Albergue Municipal Amigos Leopoldo Panero
    Accommodation
    Albergue de peregrinos Castrotorafe
    Points of Interest
    Castillo de Castrotorafe
    Vending Machines
    Accommodation
    El Zaguán del la Plata Apartments
    Casa Vicenta Boarding House
    Hotel Rural La Fábrica
    Points of Interest
    Interpretation Centre of the Painter Zurbarán
    1. Mon
    2. Tue
    3. Wed
    4. Thu
    5. Fri
    1. 1030-1400
    2. 1700-2100
    1. Sat
    2. Sun
    1. 1100-1400
    Accommodation
    Albergue parroquial Santa María
    Casa Rural Arrieros familia Carcia
    Accommodation
    Albergue Turístico Galisteo
    La Pensión del Parador
    Points of Interest
    Murallas de Galisteo
    La Picota
    Puente Medieval
    If you are starting the Camino Sanabrés, credentials are best picked up before starting from either major centres or from your country's St James society.
    Accommodation
    Albergue de peregrinos Granja de la Moreruela
    La Casa del Tio Quico
    Casa Rural Donde Victor Luna
    Casa de la Abuela Ángela
    Points of Interest
    Junction of the Vía de la Plata and Camino Sanabrés
    Centro de interpretación CIETER
    Monasterio de Santa María de Moreruela
    1. Wed
    2. Thu
    3. Fri
    4. Sat
    5. Sun
    1. 1000-1400
    2. 1600-2000
    Accommodation
    Albergue de Grimaldo
    La Posada de Crimaldo
    Accommodation
    Luz del Camnino Hostel
    Hostel Bar Francis
    Accommodation
    Hotel Asturias
    Hotel Jarilla
    Accommodation
    Albergue de peregrinos Monte Urba
    Guesthouse
    Hotel
    Accommodation
    Alba Soraya Hostel
    Jorge Country Lodge
    Alba Soraya Country Lodge
    Calzada Romana Country Lodge
    Points of Interest
    Fortín medieval
    Points of Interest
    Llanos de Cáceres and Sierra de Fuentes Protected Area
    • Zafra
      4.7 km 100 m 80 m
    Accommodation
    Santos de Maimona Pilgrim's Hostel
    Keys available at the police station or tourist office. Pre-booking available.
    Sanse - Il Michey Hostel
    Rosa Hostel
    Points of Interest
    Tourist Office
    Sierra de los Olivos
    Encomienda Palace
    Points of Interest
    Traditional Wineries
    These are traditional wine cellars dug out from the earth. It is unlikely that there will be anything for sale.
    Accommodation
    Molina de Pancaliente Pilgrim's Hostel
    Hostal Emeritae
    La Flor de Al-Ándalus Hostel
    Hotel
    Points of Interest
    Mérida Tourist Office
    Puente Romano de Mérida
    Alcazaba de Mérida
    1. 0900-2030
    National Museum of Roman Art
    1. Tue
    2. Wed
    3. Thu
    4. Fri
    5. Sat
    1. 0930-2000
    1. Sun
    1. 1000-1500
    Teatro Romano de Mérida, Anfiteatro Romano de Mérida
    1. 0900-1800
    Casa del Mitreo
    Templío de Diana
    1. 1000-2030
    Acueducto de los Milagros
    The village is 300m East of the trail, along the C. Aldeagallega
    Accommodation
    Monesterio Pilgrim's Hostel
    Las Moreras Municipal Hostel
    Hostal Extremadura
    DP El Pilar Hostal
    Hotel Leo
    Hotel Moya
    Points of Interest
    General Interpretation Centre of the Vía de la Plata
    Museo del Jamón Ibérico
    1. Mon
    2. Tue
    3. Wed
    4. Thu
    5. Fri
    6. Sat
    1. 1000-1400
    2. 1700-1900
    1. Sun
    1. 1000-1400
    Accommodation
    Albergue de Peregrinos de Montamarta
    Casa Rural El Tío Bartolo
    Casa Rural El Molino de Castilla
    Accommodation
    Albergue de Pedrosillo de los Aires
    Accommodation
    Albergue municipal de Morille
    Points of Interest
    Castillo de Palacios de la Valduerna
    Points of Interest
    Puente romano del Aljucén
    Accommodation
    Albergue de Pedrosillo de los Aires
    Points of Interest
    Cruz de Santiago Pico de las Dueñas
    • Zafra
      3.5 km 10 m 20 m
    Accommodation
    El Monte Lodging House
    Accommodation
    Albergue de peregrinos de Puerto de Béjar
    Points of Interest
    Castillo de Quintana del Marco
    Accommodation
    Albergue Riego del Camino
    Accommodation
    Camping Las Catalinas
    • Zamora
      7.1 km 65 m 15 m
    Accommodation
    Albergue Casa la Calera
    Guesthouse
    House
    Hotel
    Points of Interest
    Puente Romano de Salamanca
    Catedral Vieja de Santa María de la Sede de Salamanca
    Catedral Nueva de la Asunción de la Virgen
    House of Shells
    Universidad de Salamanca
    Plaza Mayor
    The village of San Marcial is 1.1km off the main route.
    Accommodation
    Albergue Mari Carmen
    Hotel Rural VII Carreras
    Points of Interest
    Parque de los sistemas de riego
    Accommodation
    Itálica Hostel
    Hotel Anfiteatro Romano
    Points of Interest
    Archeological Site of Itálica
    Teatro Romano de Itálica
    Santiponce Tourist Office
    Points of Interest
    Charil Fountain
      Credentials are best picked up at Association of the Friends of the Camino de Santiago of Seville. They can also be obtained at the Cathedral, the Triana Backpackers Hostel, Hotel Simón and the Diocesan Bookshop.
      Accommodation
      Private Albergue
      Guesthouse
      Hotel
      Points of Interest
      Catedral de Sevilla
      1. Mon
      2. Tue
      3. Wed
      4. Thu
      5. Fri
      6. Sat
      1. 1100-1800
      1. Sun
      1. 1430-1900
      Mass
      1. 0830-0930
      2. 1200-1300
      3. 1800-1900
      Association of the Friends of the Camino de Santiago of Seville
      1. Mon
      2. Wed
      3. Thu
      1. 1900-2100
      1. Tue
      1. 1000-1200
      Outside business hours, go to the Hotel Simón, Calle García de Vinuesa
      Hotel Simón
      Pilgrim resource outside the business hours of the Association of the Friends of the Camino de Santiago of Seville
      Municipal Tourist Office
      Seville Tourist Office
      Accommodation
      Rojo Plata Hostel
      Milenium Hostel Restaurant
      Points of Interest
      Mexía Palace House
      Accommodation
      Albergue de peregrinos de Valdesalor
      Accommodation
      Santiago Apóstol Pilgrim's Hostel
      Accommodation
      San Blas Tourist Hostel
      Accommodation
      Albergue de peregrinos Villabrázaro
      Accommodation
      El Carmen Hostel
      Perin Country Lodge
      Alojamientos Extrenatura
      Diana Hotel
      Points of Interest
      Tourist Office
      MUVI Museum
      1. Tue
      2. Wed
      3. Thu
      4. Fri
      5. Sat
      1. 1100-1400
      2. 1800-2000
      1. Sun
      1. 1100-1400
      Points of Interest
      Camino Natural Via de la Plata
      Accommodation
      Albergue privado Villanueva de Campeán
      La Posada Real del Buen Camino
      Points of Interest
      Castillo de Villanueva de Jamuz
      Accommodation
      Convento San Francisco Hostel
      Safra Pilgrim's Hostel
      Carmen Lodging House
      Hotel Los Cazadores
      Hotel
      Points of Interest
      Alczar of the Dukes of Feria
      Plaza Grande and Plaza Chica
      Jerez Arch
      Arch of the Cube
      Accommodation
      Albergue de Peregrinos de Zamora
      Guesthouse
      House
      Hotel
      Points of Interest
      Oficina Municipal de Turismo de Zamora
      Puente de Piedra
      Catedral del Salvador de Zamora
      Castillo de Zamora
      Puerta y Palacio de Doña Urraca
      Plaza Mayor

      Vía de la Plata

      Hacia San Martín del Pedroso
      The Vía de la Plata (Silver Way) is a Camino that runs from Seville and runs through the whole of Western Spain to Santiago de Compostella. The camino itself runs from Seville and joins either the French Camino at Astorga on the Camino Sanabrés at Granja de la Moreruela. The route has been used for commerce and pilgrimage since ancient times. Despite the name, "Plata" comes from the Arabic word al-balat or paved road and refers to the original Roman road.
      The full Via de la Plata joins the Camino Frances at Azorga or the Camino Sanabrés at Granja de Moureuela. To reach Santiago de Compostela, choose the camino that you wish to join and then switch to that camino for further planning.
      There are often long stretches between towns where the only waypoints are intersections or estates. Proper levels of fitness and planning are needed.

      Routes

      Vía de la Plata
      The main Vía de la Plata route
      Cáparra to Aldeanueva del Camino (Ruta Verde de la Plata)
      Cáparra to Aldeanueva del Camino via the the Ruta Verde de la Plata, a disused railway line converted into a cycle and walking track
      Puente de Hierro to Puente de la Vizana (Ruta Verde de la Plata)
      Puente de Hierro to Puente de la Vizana via the the Ruta Verde de la Plata, a disused railway line converted into a cycle and walking track
      This route crosses the main route at several points. It is possible to switch between routes as you see fit.

      Regions

      Region Closed Day
      España Europe The Kingdom of Spain
        1. Sun
      Andalucía España The Autonomous Community of Andalusia
        1. Sun
      Castilla y León España The Autonomous Community of Castille and León
        1. Sun
      Extremadura España Autonomous Community of Extremadura
        1. Sun

      Holidays

      España Andalucía Castilla y León Extremadura
      Shrove Tuesday Tue 2026-02-17 ✔
      Maundy Thursday Thu 2026-04-02 ✔
      Good Friday Fri 2026-04-03 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
      Labour Day Fri 2026-05-01 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
      Assumption Sat 2026-08-15 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
      Day of Extremadura Tue 2026-09-08 ✔
      National Day (Spain) Mon 2026-10-12 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
      All Saints Day Sun 2026-11-01 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
      Constitution Day (Spain) Sun 2026-12-06 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
      Immaculate Conception Tue 2026-12-08 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
      Christmas Day Fri 2026-12-25 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
      New Years Day Fri 2027-01-01 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
      Epiphany Wed 2027-01-06 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
      Día de Andalusía Sun 2027-02-28 ✔

      Information

      Information on the source data used when generating this plan.

      Camino

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      Vía de la Plata
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      Silver Way
      title en
      Mozarabic Way
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      Doug Palmer
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      2025-10-16
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      2025-10-16
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      Routes

      Route
      /> /> /> /> Vía de la Plata
      /> /> Cáparra to Aldeanueva del Camino (Ruta Verde de la Plata)
      /> /> Puente de Hierro to Puente de la Vizana (Ruta Verde de la Plata)

      Symbols

      Stop Waypoint Unused Poi Label Location Type Comments
      Village A smaller locality with limited, or no, services and accommodation
      Town A larger locality with most services and a variety of accommodation usually available
      City A large urban area with multiple options for services and accommodation
      Monastery A monastery or cloister, often with a hospice attached
      Bridge A bridge acting as a waypoint or point of interest
      Intersection A road or path intersection
      Peak/pass A peak or mountain pass
      Lookout A lookout or scenic view
      Promontory/Headland A promontory, cliff or headland
      Church A church or chapel
      Cathedral A cathedral, basillica, shrine or other large religious building
      Cross A roadside crucifix
      Fountain A fountain or spring, either a large decorative fountain or a source of water
      Statue A statue, bas-relief, etc.
      Art A piece of art
      Municipal A town square, market place, town hall or other municipal building
      Information Point A local tourist office, guide, etc. not specifically geared towards pilgrims
      Pilgrim Resource A pilgrim's office, rest point, etc. specifically geared towards pilgrims
      Junction Unknown message JunctionDescription
      Shop A shop of note or usefulness
      Winery A winery or port warehouse
      Museum/gallery A museum or gallery
      Theatre A theatre, opera house or concert hall
      Historical site A historical site, archaeological site, ruin or other historical point of interest
      Park A park or garden
      Beach A beach (sea or river)
      Nature park A nature park or area of natural beauty, as well as large landscape features such as mountains
      Hazard A road crossing, bridge, slope etc. that needs to be treated with caution
      Station A train or bus station
      Wharf A wharf, quay or pier connecting to a boat
      Airport An airport, airfield or aerodrome
      Farmland Farmland, greenhouses, pasture etc.
      Water Lake, reservoir, river, canal, etc.
      Industrial Unknown message IndustryDescription
      Locality A generic waypoint or point of interest

      Services

      Services
      Icon Service
      WiFi available
      Restaurant or Café
      Pharmacy
      Banking facilities or an automated teller machine
      Bicycle repair shop
      Convenience store or supermarket
      Doctor, hospital or other healthcare
      Washing machine available
      Dryer or spin-dryer available
      Handwash laundry facilities
      Kitchen facilities
      Breakfast available
      Dinner available
      Half board (buffet-style breakfast/lunch or breakfast/dinner) available
      Lockers or cabinets
      Accessible for people with disabilities
      Stabling for horses available
      Pets allowed
      Bicycle storage available
      Camping sites available
      Bedlinen provided
      Towels provided
      Swimming pool available
      Heated building
      Community prayer/liturgy
      Train station
      Bus stop
      Ferry terminal or wharf

      Accommodation

      Accommodation Types
      Icon Accommodation Type Comments
      Pilgrim Albergue An albergue (pilgrim hostel) for pilgrims only. Pilgrim albergues are often run by volunteer societies or as municipal albergues by the local municipality. Pilgrim albergues are generally inexpensive, have limited services and usually only allow one night's stay. Often, municipal albergues are not bookable but simply accept pilgrims until full.
      Private Albergue An albergue run as a private business. Private albergues usually offer more services than pilgrim albergues, allow more than one night's stay and are bookable.
      Hostel A hostel not oriented towards pilgrims, for example a youth hostel.
      Casa Rural, Quinta or Country Lodge Rural tourist accommodation or farm stay. Casa rurals or country lodges are usually self-catering but in some cases have more facilities. Quintas are farm estates that provide accommodation.
      Guesthouse A guesthouse, bed-and-breakfast, pensione or similar
      Home Stay An AirB&B or similar
      House/Apartment An entire house or unit, available for rental
      Hotel A commercial hotel, usually with multiple services and accommodation options.
      Gîtes d'Étape A stage lodging for walkers or cyclists
      Camp Ground A managed camping ground. Camp grounds will usually have toilet facilities and showers and may offer other services, such as clothes washing facilities or cafés.
      Refuge A remote refuge providing shelter against the elements. Refuges typically provide no resources other than a chance to get away from the weather for the night.
      Camping Camping by the side of the Camino, using your own resources.
      Sleeping Arrangements
      Icon Sleeping Arrangements Comments
      Shared Shared sleeping, usually in bunk beds
      Single A private single room
      Double A private double room
      Double with Bathroom A double room with a private bathroom
      Triple A private triple room
      Triple with Bathroom A triple room with a private bathroom
      Quadruple A private quadruple room
      Quadruple with Bathroom A quadruple room with a private bathroom
      Mattress A mattress on the floor in a shared space
      Sleeping Bag Your own sleeping bag and mattress

      Travel

      Travel Type
      Icon Travel Type Comments
      Road/Path The default, a road or path that is suitable for both walkers and cyclists
      Trail A trail that is only suitable for walkers
      Cycle Path A cycle path that is only usable by cyclists
      Ferry Link A ferry connection. Ferry connections do not usually have a distance but have, instead, a ferry time measured in hours. Ferries usually operate according to a schedule and may require booking.
      Boat or canoe A boat or canoe connection. These connections are usually rowed or paddled and represent as much effort as walking. Boat connections usually operate according to a schedule and may require booking.
      Bus Link A bus connection. Bus links are not normally considered acceptable transport for those wanting to gain a certificate at the end of their Camino. Bus links are included for recreational travellers or non-Camino routes.
      Train Link A train connection. Trains usually operate according to a schedule and may require booking. Train links are not normally considered acceptable transport for those wanting to gain a certificate at the end of their Camino. Train links are included for recreational travellers or non-Camino routes.

      Events

      Event Types
      Icon Event Type Comments
      Religious A large religious event, parade or ceremony
      Food A food or wine festival, or a regional speciality
      Music A music festival or concert
      Performance A theatre or dance performace or festival
      Festival A generic festival
      Holiday A national, regional or local holiday
      Pilgrim's Mass A mass or blessing for pilgrims
      Mass A general mass or eucharist

      Other

      Other Information
      Icon Description
      Stop Point. A stop point at the end of a day's walking, where you can find accommodation and services.
      Stock-up Point. The next day is likely to have minimal services, because it is a holiday or rest day (eg. Sunday) You will therefore need to stock up on supplies.
      Rest Point. This is a point where a rest day is scheduled, so that you can recover, replenish supplies, repair or replace equipment, wash clothes and whatever else you need to do.
      Note. Additional information about something.
      Warning. A warning about a hazard or difficulty.
      Address. The address of a point of interest, accommodation or other location.
      Directions. How to get to a location.
      Access. How to get entry to accommodation or a point of interest, when there isn't someone on-site.