Route from Granada or Málaga to Mérida, where it connects with the Silver Way. Crosses Andalusia and Extremadura.
Stages(16)
Granada → Moclín
Start of the Mozarabic Way from majestic Granada. A demanding stage with continuous climbing from the Alhambra towards the sierra, passing through Pinos Puente and reaching Moclín castle with impressive views of the Granada valley.
Moclín → Alcalá la Real
A mountainous stage crossing the heart of the Subbética sierra. From Moclín castle you descend and climb through olive groves to the impressive La Mota fortress in Alcalá la Real, a border town between medieval kingdoms.
Alcalá la Real → Baena
A long stage through the sea of olive trees of Jaén and Córdoba. The terrain softens leaving the mountains behind, crossing rolling fields of centuries-old olive groves to Baena, famous for its denomination of origin olive oil.
Baena → Castro del Río
A gentle stage through the Córdoba countryside. Paths through olive groves and cereal fields lead to Castro del Río, a town with Roman and Arab heritage on the banks of the Guadajoz river. A good resting point before Córdoba.
Castro del Río → Córdoba
A long flat stage culminating in the jewel of the Mozarabic Way: Córdoba. Cross the Córdoba countryside to reach the city of three cultures, with its impressive Mosque-Cathedral, Roman bridge and UNESCO World Heritage historic center.
Córdoba → Cerro Muriano
Departure from Córdoba northward through Sierra Morena. A transition stage leaving the caliphal city behind and beginning to climb through forest paths among holm oaks and cork oaks to Cerro Muriano, an ancient Roman mining settlement.
Cerro Muriano → Villaharta
A short but intense stage through the heart of Sierra Morena. Trails through Mediterranean forest with constant ups and downs. Villaharta is a small mountain village with medicinal water fountains, ideal for recovering strength.
Villaharta → Alcaracejos
Continuation through Sierra Morena crossing the Los Pedroches valley. Landscapes of holm oak meadows where Iberian pigs graze. Alcaracejos is the gateway to the Los Pedroches region, land of Iberian ham and sheep cheese.
Alcaracejos → Hinojosa del Duque
The terrain flattens crossing the Los Pedroches peneplain. Open cereal fields and meadows accompany you to Hinojosa del Duque, known as the Pearl of Los Pedroches, with its Gothic-Renaissance parish church.
Hinojosa del Duque → Monterrubio de la Serena
A long, flat stage crossing from Córdoba to Badajoz province. You enter Extremadura through dryland landscapes and endless meadows. Monterrubio de la Serena is a quiet Extremaduran town known for its olive oil and holm oak fields.
Monterrubio de la Serena → Castuera
A stage through the La Serena region, one of the most depopulated areas in Spain. Austere landscape of plains and pastures with a silent beauty. Castuera is known for its artisanal nougat and is a good supply point.
Castuera → Campanario
A short, flat stage ideal for recovering strength. Paths through farmland lead to Campanario, a town with a Mudéjar church and a leisurely pace of life. A good opportunity to enjoy local Extremaduran cuisine.
Campanario → Don Benito
A flat path through the fertile Vegas Altas del Guadiana region. Irrigated fields announce the proximity of the Guadiana river. Don Benito is a city with full services, famous for its FEVAL livestock fair and Extremaduran gastronomy.
Don Benito → Medellín
A very short stage to historic Medellín, birthplace of conquistador Hernán Cortés. The Roman theater, medieval castle and bridge over the Guadiana make this stop an essential cultural visit on the Mozarabic Way.
Medellín → Villafranca de los Barros
A long stage through the Tierra de Barros plains, the most important wine region of Extremadura. Vineyards and olive groves on both sides of the path. Villafranca de los Barros is the capital of this wine-growing region with good accommodation options.
Villafranca de los Barros → Mérida
The final stage of the Mozarabic Way culminating in spectacular Mérida. The ancient Roman Augusta Emerita preserves Spain's best-kept Roman theater, amphitheater, aqueduct and bridge. Here the Mozarabic Way joins the Vía de la Plata towards Santiago.