There are caminos where the landscape changes every few hours, where villages appear around every bend and where you rarely walk alone for long. The Via de la Plata is different. Leaving Mérida behind, the route continues north through the heart of Extremadura, a region of vast open countryside, ancient towns, Roman remains and long stretches of quiet walking. It is a landscape that invites you to slow down and appreciate the space around you. This section is one of the most

There is something special about beginning a camino in the south of Spain. Perhaps it is the warmth of the Andalusian sun, the whitewashed villages, the scent of orange trees, or the feeling that you are setting off on a journey through centuries of history. Whatever it is, the Via de la Plata offers a very different beginning from the more familiar Camino Francés or Portugués. Starting in Seville, this long-distance pilgrimage route takes you north through Andalusia and into