Art and culture
The Mozarabic Way
Relive the path which the Al-Andalus Christians took on their journey to Santiago de Compostela to see the Apostle.
- Explore
- The Mozarabic Way of St James
One of the most ancient routes in Spain
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Relive the path which the Al-Andalus Christians took on their journey to Santiago de Compostela to see the Apostle.
The Mozarabic Way was born of the necessity of the Christians inhabiting Moslem-dominated Al-Andalus to make a pilgrimage to Santiago. This is possibly one of the most ancient pilgrims' ways existing in the Peninsula.
The journey commences in Andalusia and, once you have crossed Cordoba, you then begin the Extremadura stage.
The point of arrival is the district of La Serena. Monterrubio de la Serena, Campanario and Castuera are just some of the towns the pilgrim passes through before arriving in Don Benito. The Church of Santiago and the ethnographic museum make this city attractive to the tourist.
After Don Benito you come to Medellín. The Guadiana River is the witness to the history which you breathe here. Medellín has an archaeological site of great importance, with remains from a number of periods, the highlight being the Roman theatre.
Our path continues. Torrefresneda, San Pedro de Mérida and Trujillanos lead us to Mérida where the Mozarabic Way ends, joins up with the Silver Way and continues its journey to Santiago.
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- Distance:
- 125 km
- Time:
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- Weekend
Theme:
- Art and culture
Target audience:
- Families
- Young people
- Single people
- Senior citizens
- Children
- Couples
- Single people
Type of Transport:
- Motor vehicle
- Day 1
- Day 2
a Monterrubio de la Serena
In the middle of the countryside and bathed by the Zújar River, we find Monterrubio de la Serena, in the province of Badajoz.
Location:
Plaza de España, 1 Monterrubio de la Serena, Badajoz (Extremadura)
b Castuera
The streets and alleyways of this municipality in the province of Badajoz are steeped in history and tradition.
Location:
, (Extremadura)
c Campanario
This municipality in Badajoz is steeped in history, so you'll be able to discover for yourself how the past has shaped this unique area in Extremadura.
Location:
, (Extremadura)
d Don Benito
Romans, Visigoths and Moors settled here and left their imprint on the architecture of Don Benito.
Location:
, (Extremadura)
