The great inland route

Vía de la Plata

The Via de la Plata crosses the Deza region following one of the oldest Camino de Santiago routes. As it passes through Lalín, Silleda and A Estrada, it combines historical heritage, rural landscapes and the essence of inland Galicia.

The great inland route

An ancient route

It follows the path of the old Roman road that once connected Mérida and Astorga, later used by pilgrims travelling from southern Spain.

A meeting point of routes

Its path joins the Camino de Invierno, making the Deza region one of the main historic Camino crossroads in inland Galicia today for pilgrims.

Flavours of Deza

Cocido is one of the main gastronomic highlights of the route, with Lalín as a key reference for pilgrims seeking tradition and flavour.

THE STAGES

Your way step by step

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STAGE 1

Cea – A Laxe

The Via de la Plata enters the Deza region, climbing towards the Serra do Faro and passing through Dozón and Lalín. The route combines mountain stretches, villages and heritage sites such as Alto de Santo Domingo or the surroundings of Catasós, before reaching the Jacobean village of A Laxe.

33,6 km
8 h
Medium difficulty

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STAGE 2

A Laxe – Outeiro

From A Laxe, the route continues in conjunction with the Camino de Invierno, crossing bridges, manor houses and villages of the Deza and Ulla areas. The stage passes through Silleda, Bandeira and Dornelas, combining historical heritage and rural landscapes until reaching the viewpoint over the Ulla valley.

33,6 km
7 h
Medium difficulty

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Don’t miss out

Essentials for the route

Aldea O Castro
Dozón
Aldea O Castro
Church of San Salvador
Dozón
Church of San Salvador
Alto de Santo Domingo
Dozón
Alto de Santo Domingo
Hermitage and wayside cross of Santo Domingo
Dozón
Hermitage and wayside cross of Santo Domingo
Church of San Fiz da Xesta
Lalín
Church of San Fiz da Xesta
Ponte Taboada Bridge
Silleda
Ponte Taboada Bridge
Hermitage and Pazo de Trasfontao
Silleda
Hermitage and Pazo de Trasfontao
San Fiz Trail
Silleda
San Fiz Trail
Monument to Jose Espiño
Silleda
Monument to Jose Espiño
Ulla Viewpoint
A Estrada
Ulla Viewpoint
WHERE TO EAT & STAY

The pilgrim's tip

Plan your stages carefully and carry water, especially in summer, as some stretches are long and offer little shade. Take advantage of the main towns to rest and enjoy the local gastronomy.

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