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The Balcón de Basilia is a viewpoint located in Morales de Rey, in the region of Benavente and Los Valles, in the province of Zamora. This spot is known for offering one of the best panoramic views of Morales de Rey and its surroundings. Traditionally, the town's young people used to gather here every April 25th to celebrate the Tortillero, a local festival. The Balcón de Basilia is a popular destination for hiking enthusiasts, with several trails that allow you to enjoy the landscape and nature of the area. One of the recommended trails is the one that runs from Morales de Rey to the summit of Coto, passing through the Balcón de Basilia.

This monastery complex, where Cistercians once prayed and worked day after day, even as a ruin still provides impressive evidence of the magnificent architecture. This monastic order (the order's Latin name is "Ordo Cisterciensis") takes its name from the French town of Citeaux in Burgundy, where the first monastery was founded in 1098. It is a reform branch of the Benedictines.

Even if we always use the term “St. James Way” in the singular in the German language, there is no such thing as “one”. Rather, it is a network of many Ways of St. James that runs through several European countries and then concentrates on a few main routes in Spain (the most famous is the "Camino Frances", which leads from the Pyrenees through the north of Spain). However, in order to get from the south of Spain to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, a different route is required, which JavierCR and DennisKe have already described briefly.

Leaving Granja de Moreruela you reach an important crossing of the Vía de la Plata: towards the north, Astorga and the Camino Francés; Towards the northwest, Sanabria and Ourense. In which direction are you dreaming?

Hiking trails around the nature reserve and fishing ponds on the banks of the Esla River on the outskirts of the town of Castrogonzalo.

In the historic center, the Church of Santa María del Azogue, from the 16th century, and in Gothic style, stands out as the main monument of Benavente.

An incredible stretch of the 'Vía la Plata' pilgrimage route south of Benavente towards the small town of Barcial del Barco. Disused railway line converted into an adventure paradise, far from cars and traffic.

The 'Vía la Plata' pilgrim route passes by the old and disused train station in the small town of Barcial del Barco, south of Benavente.