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Via de la Plata

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Via de la Plata

Day 1 on the VLDP Sevilla to Guillena

Well after a terrible nights sleep I was finally able to get started on my Camino. The walk out of Sevilla is easy once you get your bearings. Most of the guidebooks tell you that after the Isabel II bridge you will see…

Via de la Plata

Last day in Sevilla

Today is may last day in Sevilla. I managed to see all of the sights in detail. First I attended Mass at the Cathedral. It was beautiful. There were at least 6 priests and many more monks who sang and did the readings.…

Via de la Plata

First day in Seville

Today was my first day in Seville. After a very long travel day I was able to get a very good nights sleep and was ready to see the sites. I started the day with a free walking tour of the city. Of course we all know…

Via de la Plata

Day one travel to Spain

Today I begin my third Camino. The first two were on the Camino Frances. This Camino will be a totally new adventure. I am headed for Seville to begin the Via de La Plata or Silver Route. It is the longest of the…

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Elevation Map of the Via de la Plata

Via De la Plata elevation maps The link below takes you to an elevation map of the Via de la Plata. While there are definitely areas where there are climbs it seems that until you turn towards Santiago on either the…

Camino 2015

Tentative Plan for the Via De la Plata

From Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela through the Vía de la Plata 1) Sevilla - Guillena 22.5 2) Guillena - Castilblanco de los Arroyos 17.6 3) Castilblanco de los Arroyos - Almadén de la Plata 29.2 4) Almadén de la…