This old Roman road between Emérita Augusta (Mérida) and August Augusta (Astorga), channeled the urban and commercial development of the whole western part of the peninsula from the second century B.C. until well into the nineteenth century where it was still used as a suitable road for herding animals; this is why it received the name of Real Cañada de la Plata or La Vizana. It comes to Salamanca from Extremadura through Puerto de Béjar and passes along the Cuerpo de Hombre river valley on its way to La Calzada. Along its path there are many interesting historical sites, including Béjar, Candelario and Montemayor del Río. Bridges and Milestones This last tract is a comfortable walk and you will come across several milestones, vestiges of Roman pavement and other structures such as sewers and guardrails. The route continues toward Valdelacasa and Fuenterroble de Salvatierra where you will find an inn for pilgrims, because the roadway was used historically as part of the Camino de Santiago (Road to Santiago de Compostela). To one side is the village of Guijuelo, cradle of the Iberian ham. Salamanca and la Calzada Through San Pedro de Rozados you will arrive at Salamanca crossing the Roman bridge, from where you go to Calzada de Valdunciel to leave the province on the way to Zamora. Travelling along the path by bicycle or hiking will bring you near places of great beauty, in direct contact with nature.