Vía de la Plata – The Silver Way from Seville to Santiago
Which sections of the Via de la Plata does MICAMI offer?
- Seville – Mérida (approx. 200 km)
- Mérida – Salamanca (approx. 300 km)
- Salamanca – Ourense (approx. 360 km)
- Ourense – Santiago de Compostela (approx. 105 km)
✓ The Vía de la Plata crosses Spain from south to north, starting in Seville and ending after more than 1,000 km in Santiago de Compostela.
It follows an old Roman trade route (Silver Way) and leads through some of Spain’s most historic regions.
✓ Perfect for long-distance hikers seeking solitude, nature, and history.
✓ Roman ruins, such as those in Mérida – UNESCO World Heritage.
✓ Historic cities like Seville, Zafra, Cáceres, Salamanca.
✓ A route full of contrasts: from Andalusian olive groves to the green valleys of Galicia.
✓ Diverse landscapes: dehesas, pastures, olive groves, plains, and mountains.
✓ Quiet and peaceful – ideal for a meditative pilgrimage.
✓ Culinary highlights: e.g., Jamón Ibérico, olive oil, traditional tapas.
✓ Cultural richness: Moorish, Roman, and Christian heritage blend along the way.
✓ Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–October).
✓ In spring, the fields in Andalusia and Extremadura bloom, and the climate is pleasant.
✓ In autumn, temperatures are milder – ideal for hiking.
✓ Avoid summer: particularly hot in Andalusia and Extremadura
