The pilgrimage routes in the province of Salamanca represents an invitation to immerse itself in centuries of history, spirituality and natural beauty. These tracks have been transferred by thousands of pilgrims who, on their journey, are not only seeking to reach a religious destination, but also communicating with the cultural heritage that characterized the region. During these paths, visitors can discover monasteries, churches and landscapes that have witnessed major moments in the history of spirituality; Both roads provide a rich experience, as the internal reflection is combined with the opportunity to enjoy the most original corners in the province.
In these moments when Santa Teresa is very present, her legacy is alive on the ways she follows in her life and spirit. The “TERESIAN” road from the cradle to the grave “is one of the main pilgrims that pass through the most important places for the saint. It allows you to enter the history of one of the most relevant characters, and discover the places that characterize its childhood, their religious life and its spiritual heritage because it does not only offer the experience of faith and think Teresa follows their journey in spreading and reform.
Tirisian Road: From Avila to the dawn of Tormes
The “cradle to the grave” joins two cities of Tirison par excellence, Avila and Alba de Touremis. Al -Hajj presents a historical and spiritual tour after the steps of holy walking; In the province of Salamanca, it has already become a resource of cultural interest and great genetic wealth. The northern and southern roads include a total of 40 and 30 km, respectively, where followers and believers can approach the life of Santa Teresa de Jesus and thus consider the landscape in which a large part of his life has been formulated.
The starting point in these two sections is the city of Mansira de Abigo, and while the northern road is completed through the Municipality of Nahr al -Mammar, Pinaranda de Bragamonte, Nava de Sotropal, Coca de Alba and Penranda. The southern road does so for those in MacOTERA, Tordellos and La Lurda. In addition, both roads are converging in the town of Garcihernández, 8.5 km from Alba De Torms. Along the way, pilgrims can enjoy a valuable artistic and cultural heritage, including the residue of the art of muddom, located in locations such as Pinarrandella and MacOTERA; Participation in events such as “The Days of Hajj and Culture”, designed to assess the heritage and traditions of these municipalities.
At the end of the tour, as a “bonus”, you can visit Alba De Tormes, the origin of Alba’s home and the historical group where the church doctor dies on October 4, 1582. Here, there, in the Monastery of the Carmelitas Parikzas advertisement, where there is a grave more than its effects: The Left Arm and the Heart. Also, in contact with the monastery, the visitor can also enjoy one of the best religious museums in our society: the Carmelitan Carmos Museum.
The motivation to unify the path as a tourist attraction
On January 4, Carlos Garcia Gonzalez and Javier Egliesias, President of Avila and Salamca’s deputies, presented the Tirisi road strengthening a “cradle to the grave”. The main goal is to transform this tour as a tourist reference from a historical, order and religious point of view because, according to Javier Iglesias, “has all the ingredients needed to unify as a tourist reference” and thus enhance the boycott economy and create new development opportunities.
“More than just a tour of the important points in our history is an opportunity, but we cannot walk alone,” he said. According to the President of Diputación de Salamanca, to achieve this goal, it is necessary to “share everyone: departments and associations and above all, for owners of projects and region merchants.” In this way, work together, give it the vision they deserve and provide a series of “attractive services” for all pilgrims, can become a “real way for Santiago Teresiano”.
La Plata Road: The Southern Road to Santiago
Since ancient times, Vía De La Plata, which unites Seville with Aturga, has been an essential way to exchange people, goods and ideas. With the discovery of the grave of the Apostle Santiago, this historical path gained a new meaning, as Jacobiano del Sur, a pilgrimage line to the Compostilla. In addition, in parallel, Ruta De La Plata runs a larger proposal that combines history, tourism and heritage on a unique journey across the West Peninsula.
Already in Salamanca, the Pilgrim Road extends over a hundred kilometers that provides a round of natural contradictions and Talbiyah. From the snow summers of Siera de Bear and Chandlaro, the Biomasic Ocean Reserve by UNESCO next to Sierra de France, the road crosses the paper forests of chestnut and oak, cattle -dotted pastures, and finally, the plains of the north grain in the north.
Along the way, Al -Hajj will find a historical heritage valuable that enhances the magic of the road: the old Roman road with MiliaRies, the Malena Bridge, the Béjar Road fort or the famous Roman bridge in Salamanca, City announced a world heritage site. In this way, the exact sign and a network of shelters along the way ensures that each stage through Salamanca lands becomes a unique experience for discovery and thinking.
Churches, monasteries and monasteries
“Mudejar Road” is another attraction that can be enjoyed when roaming in the areas of Alba De Torms and Peñaranda, where there are Mudejar churches, an art developed in Salamanca province between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries. A total of 16 temples represents the fusion between Christian art and Islamic aesthetics, such as those in Alba, Coca, Gallowos, Benarandella, Tora, the village of Al -Baddi, Jaguits, Nava de Sotrobal, Paradinas de San Juan, Ragama, Villar de Galimazo. In addition, there is one of the hidden treasures that can be found and visited, such as “Mudejar sky”, in MacOTERA, Cantracillo, Ragama or Villoria.
Also, in Salamanca, some places were also discovered with great beauty like monasteries and monasteries, although on many occasions are not fully seen:
Away from the hustle and bustle, in the Las Patokas Valley and inside the natural garden, is the Carmel Monastery in San Jose.
– In the highlands, there is a Peña de France reserve and the Porta Coeli del Zarzoso Monastery.
However, there are many others who have already disappeared or from those who only remain small effects, such as Casa Baja, in Maíllo; The remains of the Monastery of the Lady of Grossia, near the municipality of San Martin del Castanar; The former Monastery of the Baysilio of the Bible in Bethlehem, in Hergoyoka, de la Sierra; Or the municipalities announced historical groups such as charitable in Seydad Rodrigo, San Leonardo in Alba de Touremis, and San Francisco in Parjar.
