Hiking guide – Camino de Compostela: The Vía de la Plata and the Camino Sanabrés | Lepère Editions
The Vía de la Plata, the most exotic of the Spanish paths to Compostela. The paths to Santiago de Compostela constitute one of the most important pilgrimages in the world. In 1998, UNESCO included the Spanish and French paths on the World Heritage List of Humanity.
From Seville, the Vía de la Plata has seen the Romans, the barbarian invaders, the Arabs, the troops of the Reconquest, but also the pilgrims… It is a path that is still relatively little traveled, full of history and ‘a very great beauty. The result of meticulous work, this guide aims to present step by step this route which connects Andalusia to Castile before branching off via the Camino Sanabrés to Santiago de Compostela and Cape Finisterre, in Galicia. Precise travel guide, topographical maps, list of accommodation, tips, cultural and historical notices: this guide is designed to make your journey easier and a pleasant trip.
