The Vía de la Plata towards Santiago, central axis of the new edition of Camina e Discover
A historic route that gains cultural and tourist prominence
The Silver Way, one of the oldest and most unique itineraries in the Camino de Santiago, becomes the main protagonist of the new edition of the Camina e Discover program. This initiative reinforces the historical, cultural and heritage value of a path that, although less crowded than others, retains a deep symbolic charge and its own identity forged over centuries.
The program focuses on the section that leads to Santiago de Compostela, highlighting its role as the backbone of territories, traditions and landscapes that connect the south and northwest of the peninsula. The proposal seeks to bring this route closer to both regular pilgrims and new walkers interested in a calmer and more reflective experience.
Heritage, landscape and Jacobean experience
The Vía de la Plata is distinguished by passing through rural environments, historic cities and landscapes of great natural value, offering a different vision of the Jacobean phenomenon. Walk and Discover is committed to disseminating these elements through cultural activities, informative actions and proposals that invite you to get to know the Camino beyond the simple walking route.
The program highlights the importance of understanding the pilgrimage as a comprehensive experience, where architectural heritage, local gastronomy, historical memory and contact with local communities play an essential role. In this sense, the Vía de la Plata is presented as a path that allows you to walk calmly, delve deeper into the territory and rediscover the original essence of the trip to Santiago.
Promotion of local development and sustainable tourism
One of the key objectives of Camina e Discover is to contribute to the balanced development of the areas through which the Vía de la Plata runs. By highlighting this itinerary, the arrival of visitors is encouraged throughout the year, helping to boost the local economy without falling into tourist saturation.
From Galicia, it is highlighted that these types of initiatives help to diversify the Jacobean offer and reinforce the commitment to a sustainable tourism model, respectful of the environment and the communities that inhabit it.
The new edition of Walk and Discover thus consolidates the Vía de la Plata as a strategic route within the Camino de Santiago, remembering that each step towards Compostela is also a journey through the history, culture and identity of the territories that make the Camino possible.
