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Guillena→ Castilblanco de los Arroyos

The stage leaves the Guadalquivir plain and enters the first holm-oak dehesas of the Sierra Norte, with a gentle but steady climb to Castilblanco de los Arroyos.

17.9 kmdistance
4 – 5 hwalking
+370 mascent
Moderatedifficulty
Guillena Castilblanco de los Arroyos
The stage route with its main towns.

Profile

Climbing little by little

Rolling ground, gently uphill on dirt tracks.

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+370 mof ascent
−70 mof descent
350 mhighest point

Town by town

Where to stop, where to sleep

Every town with services along the way. Out of season some bars and albergues close; the app shows you which ones are open near you as you walk.

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    Guillena

    🛏️ Albergue☕ Bar💊 Pharmacy
  2. 17.9KM

    Castilblanco de los Arroyos

    🛏️ Albergue☕ Bar💊 Pharmacy

The route

The stage in one section

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Guillena → Castilblanco de los Arroyos

km 0 – 17.9 · 17.9 km

Olive groves, dehesas and livestock enclosures to Castilblanco.

Tips

Good to know before you go

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Gates

On the estates, always close the gates behind you.

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No services

There are no villages on the whole stage: carry enough water.

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A long stage tomorrow

The next one crosses the sierra without villages: rest well.

Your Camino from Guillena

Choose how many kilometres you want to walk each day and Suseia splits the route from Guillena to Santiago into stages based on the albergues in each town. Free and without signing up.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Guillena to Castilblanco de los Arroyos?

About 17.9 km. Walking takes between 4 and 5 hours, with short breaks.

Is the Guillena to Castilblanco de los Arroyos stage hard?

Moderate difficulty. Rolling ground, gently uphill on dirt tracks.

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