Stage
Fuente de Cantos → Zafra
24.2 km -132m
Ease of walking: Mostly flat to gently rolling terrain on well-marked rural roads and country tracks; straightforward navigation.
This first stage links the quiet agricultural town of Fuente de Cantos with the historic market town of Zafra; it is a relatively short day on country roads and tracks. Pilgrims finish in Zafra's compact old town where plazas and palaces reward the walk.
Scenery
Open cereal and olive plains of Tierra de Barros, punctuated by small villages, stone walls and occasional cork oaks.
Points of interest along the way
- • Approach to Zafra with views of the town's historic walls
- • Small roadside chapels and traditional farmsteads
Water along the Camino
Pilgrims will find drinking water fountains (fuentes), public taps and springs in most villages and at points along the way. In summer and on remote stretches, carry enough water between stops as gaps can be long.