You leave Trigueros behind with the morning stillness still hanging in the streets. The last houses fall away, the path widens and the fields take over. The first few hours almost take care of themselves.
This is not a mountain day. The climbs are short and the slopes gentle. The challenge is the distance: around 27 kilometres, and you’ll feel it in your feet, especially in the second half. Then Valverde del Camino appears, a place where you’ll be glad to put your rucksack down. With more than 7 hours of walking, not counting breaks, you’ll arrive in the best shape if you set off early and avoid the hottest hours of the afternoon.