The Camino de Santiago, better known in Dutch as ‘the road to Santiago de Compostela’ or the ‘Saint James route’, is one of the oldest pilgrimage routes in the world. Also known as the ‘Way of St James in English, or Peregrinatio Compostellana in Latin, the camino de Santiago de Compostela has a rich historical […]
After a journey of many miles, the spires of Santiago de Compostela’s grand cathedral greet you, signaling the end of a profound pilgrimage. Walking or cycling the Camino has been a meditative blend of challenge and beauty, with every step drawing you nearer to this culminating moment. As the city unfolds before you, rich with […]
When you plan to walk or cycle a Camino de Santiago, you obviously want to be well advised and feel carefree. Of course, you can also arrange everything yourself. But where do you start? How do you do this the right way? And how do you make yourself understandable in Spanish? Many pilgrims do not […]
In a year marked by hope and renewal, the Santiago de Compostela route has welcomed its 200,000th pilgrim—a record-setting figure that heralds the enduring appeal of this storied pilgrimage. On Sunday 24 July, the Oficina del Peregrino placed the 200 thousandth seal this year. On the cusp of a post-pandemic world, the ancient Camino paths […]
Walking a camino, or pilgrim path, often raises many questions. In this blog, we‘ll try to answer the most frequently asked questions, and get you started. 1. How do I prepare to walk a camino? Before walking a pilgrimage, we recommend that you prepare yourself both physically and mentally. First, let‘s talk about physically […]
