Getting here
The ground behind you: what the walk into Toro crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Toro
Nothing says you have to stop here, or there. These are simply the towns within a comfortable day's walk, so you can decide tonight.
| Town | km from here | Shared | Private | The walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villalazán | 19.7 | ✓ Yes | — No | The walk from Toro to Villalazán |
| Villaralbo | 29.7 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Toro to Villaralbo |
Toro is a wine town with a magnificent church. The Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor is a Romanesque-Gothic masterpiece — its western portal, the Pórtico de la Majestad, retains original polychrome paint on its carved figures, making it one of the most vivid examples of medieval architectural color in Spain. The interior is equally impressive.
The town sits on a bluff above the Duero, and the views from the Mirador del Espolón are sweeping. Toro's wines — big, powerful reds made primarily from the Tinta de Toro grape (a local variant of Tempranillo) — have gained international recognition. You'll find them in every bar in town, and they're at their best with the local grilled meats.
Toro has all basic services — restaurants, accommodation, supermarkets, pharmacy. It's the most rewarding town between Medina del Campo and Zamora, and worth an overnight stop.
Toro has been strategically important since Roman times. The Battle of Toro (1476) secured the throne of Castile for Isabel la Católica and Ferdinand. The Laws of Toro (1505) codified Castilian inheritance law and remained in force for centuries. The town's wines were famous in the Middle Ages — they were reportedly served to Columbus's crew and traveled well on long voyages.
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
