Via de la Plata Province of Zamora
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- El Cubo de Tierra del Vino
El Cubo de la Tierra del Vino is the first town in the province of Zamora pilgrims following the Silver Route come to. Although the word wine - vino - still features in its name, very few vines remain...
- Villanueva de Campeán
The small red gravel track makes its way from El Cubo to the lands of Monteconcejo and Brochero, running between the vineyards and lined with small holm oaks. The small municipality of Villanueva de Campeán...
- Casaseca de Campeán
Although the pilgrims do not go through the centre of the town, their route does include this municipality, whose name provides them with a clue as to what they can expect to find here. The term ‘Casa’...
- San Marcial
San Marcial is a small country village in the borough of El Perdigón, lying in the region known as Tierra del Vino in the province of Zamora, and is a stopping point on the Dalmatia Way.This village is...
- El Perdigon
The Hoces del Río Duratón Nature Space offers visitors the chance to follow this attractive route that follows a pilgrimage trail between Segovia and the Chapel of San Frutos, taking in a wealth of artistic...
- Entrala it
The Pilgrims’ Road runs through the municipality although it misses the town whose name comes from the fact that it is situated at the entrance to Zamora. It is the last town on the Silver Route before...
- Zamora
This town was an important stopping point on the Silver Route; in the days of the Romans it was the site of Occelum Durii, a mansio from where a road forked off towards Zaragoza, Cesaraugusta, via Toro....
- Roales del Pan
This town, part of the Comarca del Pan - literally the ‘Bread Region’ due to the vast cereal fields - was repopulated by the rulers of the Kingdom of León, following the course of the River Duero, between...
- Montamarta
This town stands on the shore of the River Esla Reservoir and is accessed along ancient paths. This peaceful location, also known as the ‘town of storks’, is set against a stunning natural backdrop and...
- Fontanillas de Castro
This town nestles on a hillside next to the ancient Silver Route, looking out over the Ricobayo Reservoir on the River Esla. This quaint town stands next to the scant ruins of an ancient fortified settlement,...
- Riego del Camino
The road runs alongside the River Esla as it makes its way past the dryland cereal fields. This town is considered the start of the region known as Lampreana, on the Silver Route, and like the rest of...
- Granja de Moreruela
The origins of this town lie in the farm that formed part of the Monastery of Moreruela, situated some 3.5 kilometres away. The route gives pilgrims the chance to admire from close up this magnificent...
- Santovenia de Esla
Separating Granja de Moreruela and Santovenia are Villafáfila Lagoons, a magnificent natural space that has been declared a Nature Reserve. Stretching out over more than 32,000 hectares it is one of the...
- Villaveza del Agua
This town, stretching out along the meadowlands, is typical of those to be found in the Benavente and valley region. Although it once formed the backdrop for a number of historic events, today little or...
- Barcial del Barco
This small town stands on a hill overlooking the vast fertile meadowlands bathed by the rivers Órbigo and Esla. This is the ancient Astura that would lend its name to one of the most important nations...
- Villanueva de Azoague
A small town known by locals as Villanueva ‘the Blind’ as it is here that the road comes to an end. Situated at the entrance to Benavente, the traffic and layout indicate that we are about to enter a large...
- Benavente
The importance of the medieval city stemmed from its strategic location at a crossroads, the power and influence of the Counts of Benavente and the fact that it nestles between the valleys of the rivers...
- Villabrázaro
Traditionally a hub connecting Galicia and the Court. The boroughs Benavente and Santa Cristina took it in turns to operate the barge that provided transport across the river. This meeting point for travellers...
- Maire de Castroponce
The number of inhabitants of this peaceful country town has dropped considerably due to its remote location. The surname Castroponce is a reminder of the noble family that once ruled over these lands....
