Sercotel Las Torres

This walk runs through the historic center of Salamanca and the banks of the famous Tormes River. This beautiful town is located in the northwest of Spain, being the capital of the province and part of the autonomous community of Castilla y León. It is said that the history of Salamanca begins in the Celtic era, with its ornamental sandstone architecture and its famous University being some of its most important hallmarks. The University of Salamanca was founded in the 12th century, being...

This walk runs through the historic center of the city of Salamanca. This beautiful town is located in the northwest of Spain, being the capital of the province and part of the autonomous community of Castilla y León. It is said that the history of Salamanca begins in the Celtic era, with its ornamental sandstone architecture and its famous University being some of its most important hallmarks. The University of Salamanca was founded in the 12th century, being a fundamental center for...

This route is part of a multi week long walk or ride, along The Camino de Santiago vía de la Plata, also known as the Vía de la Plata Ourense or the Camino Meridional. The Vía de la Plata is an alternative to the Camino Frances if you are looking for a less busy route, or are in search of solitude. From Seville to Santiago, along the Vía de la Plata and the Sanabrés Road, there are ~980 kilometers. This route is popularly made by bicycle, (mountain bike with saddlebags), but it can also be...

The Camino Torres connects Salamanca and Santiago de Compostela through Portugal. The total route is 567 kilometers long and is divided into 23 stages, with an average length of 24.6 kilometers each. This route was made by Don Diego de Torres Villarroel, "of the Guild and Cloister of the University of Salamanca and his Professor of Mathematics" in the year 1737. During this route, you will pass through ancestral paths of Spain and Portugal such as the Portuguese Way to Santiago de...