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HomeVia de la PlataBenavente To Alija Del InfantadoBenavente
TownCastilla y Leon325 km to Santiago de Compostela

Benavente

A historic town with a ruined castle, a Romanesque church, and full services. One of the larger towns on the northern Via de la Plata. A long stage from Granja de Moreruela (45 km).

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About Benavente

Benavente is a historic town in the province of Zamora with a partially ruined castle (the Torre del Caracol is the main surviving element), the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria del Azogue, and a pleasant town centre.

Pilgrims will find albergues, hotels, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, ATMs, and a pharmacy. Benavente is one of the larger and better-serviced towns on the northern Via de la Plata.

The stage from Granja de Moreruela (45 km) is one of the longest on any Camino route and should be split with intermediate stops. The town sits at the confluence of the Esla and Orbigo rivers.

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Coordinates41.9993°N, 5.6828°WPopulation17,115Elevation713 mRegionCastilla y LeonRemaining325 km
Where you are on the Camino
325 kmto Santiago de Compostela
Sevilla66% walkedSantiago de Compostela
Previous townVillanueva de Azoague3 km backNext townVillabrázaro8 km aheadPrevious StageGranja de Moreruela → BenaventeVia de la PlataNext StageBenavente → Alija del InfantadoVia de la Plata
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Things to do

Things to do in Benavente

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SightVisit the Iglesia de Santa Maria del AzogueOne of the finest Romanesque-transitional churches in the Zamora province.
HistorySee the Torre del CaracolThe "Snail Tower" is the sole surviving fragment of the medieval castle.
RelaxationEnjoy Town ServicesBenavente is the first town with comprehensive services since Zamora.
FoodEat Castilian Roast MeatsThe asadores serve lechazo and cochinillo cooked in wood-fired clay ovens.
Camino MomentConnect to the Wider WorldBenavente has a train station with services to Leon, Madrid, and other cities.
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