From Carcaboso to Aldeanueva del Camino

Today we face one of the longest stages of the entire Camino de Santiago across all its itineraries, as from the start of the stage we will cover more than 38 kilometers that separate Carcaboso from the town of Aldeanueva del Camino. Indeed, today's stage is the queen of the Silver Way, not only because of its length but also because we will change the monotonous landscapes we carry behind us for much more attractive ones with no significant elevation changes. We will pass through the arch of Cápapa, an unofficial icon of this route, and we will finish the journey in Aldeanueva del Camino.

We will leave the town of Carcaboso via a dirt track that leads to a cube of the Junta de Extremadura indicating the direction to Aldeanueva del Camino, and takes us to an alternative route that unnecessarily extends the path by one kilometer. We continue along the asphalt to reach a slight ascent, which leads us to a path among cork oaks where we continue through the dehesas until we reach the Finca Dehesa Venta Quemada, from where we will follow the dirt road that takes us to the famous Arco de Cáparra.

Just a few meters from here, you will find the only supply point on the route: some vending machines.

We pass through the arch and continue along the service track to reach a detour that will take us to the Asturias hostel, which is located two and a half kilometers from this point. If we continue, we arrive at the road to Casas del Monte, which leads us to a dirt track that takes us near a house in ruins.

We cross the A-66 via an underpass and head towards a path that moves away from the national road and the highway, entering a beautiful path among dehesas and cattle that leads us to some farmhouses. From here, we will cross the A-66 through a tunnel that leads us directly to Aldeanueva del Camino.

Things to consider

This stage is one of the longest, so there are options to shorten it, such as the detour to Oliva de Plasencia or further ahead in Jarilla. Our recommendation is to plan the stage in advance before leaving Carcaboso and to adapt the route according to your feelings to decide whether to stop or not before reaching Aldeanueva del Camino.

Places of interest

• Arco de Cáparra
• Church of Our Lady of San Servando – Aldeanueva del Camino
• Church of Our Lady of the Elm – Aldeanueva del Camino

Typical dishes

• Kid stew
• Pickled potatoes
• Pork with peppers and Extremaduran migas
• Pork ears and stewed chorizo
• Sweet doughnuts, sweet soup, and mantecados