The Camino Mozarabe from Granada to Cordoba (Saint James Way)
Andalusia, Córdoba, Granada, Spain
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Type of Tour
Hiking through Andalusia, Self-guided
Difficulty Level
Duration
8 days
Departure - Destination
Granada - Córdoba
Number of participants
2
Price from
715 €
The Way of Saint James or Camino de Santiago
The Camino de Santiago de Compostela or St James Way, is the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Galicia in north-western Spain. Legend has it that the remains of the apostle Saint James the Great, are buried here. As pilgrims traditionally started their journey from their own home, different Camino ways emerged over the years. Probably one of the most ancient Pilgrim’s ways in Spain is this one: The “Camino Mozarabe” to Santiago de Compostela.
The “Camino Mozarabe” in Andalusia
The name honors Christians (called Mozarabs) who were living in the Muslim territory of Al-Andalus and knew about the discovery of the remains of Santiago Apostle in Compostela. They risked their lives to travel to Santiago, on the immense distance that separated the South to the remains of the Apostle in the North. They not only had to cross on foot Al-Andalus; they still had to take the Via de la Plata travelling through Castilian lands to reach the north of the Peninsula.
On foot from Granada to Cordoba along the Camino Mozarabe
The tour Camino Mozarabe of Santiago gives you the opportunity to walk about 120 km in 6 stages and connect on foot the cities of Granada and Cordoba with their world cultural heritages: the marvelous “Alhambra” in Granada and the stunning “Mezquita” in Córdoba. Betake a journey through time and across unique landscapes and natural reserves that feature along the way. Walk through landscapes with tranquil hills of olive groves, holm-oak woods, vegetable gardens and vineyards, rushing streams, imposing watchtowers, proud castles, impeccable farmhouses and humble farmsteads, all giving the backdrop to an unforgettable visit. Enjoy the villages, castles, churches and towns that stretch before you just waiting to be discovered, such as Moclín, Tózar, Alcalá la Real, Alcaudete, Zuheros, Castro del Río, Espejo, Baena, that now give their name to some of the world’s finest olive oils. You will find them the perfect place to relax and recover lost energy with the best food and wines this region has to offer.
Read the Camino Mozarabe
You can read more about the Camino Mozarabe in the book Sinning across Spain from Ailsa Piper, she starts the Camino en Granada and writes about her experience.
