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 […]
When you think of the Camino de Santiago, paperwork is generally not the first thing that comes to mind. Yet it is precisely documents like the Credencial, or pilgrim’s pass, and the Compostela that are an essential part of this pilgrimage. As you prepare for your Camino to Santiago de Compostela, it is therefore important […]
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 […]
The 5 stops to make when walking the Camino to Santiago de Compostela The Camino to Santiago de Compostela. There are several routes to the tomb of the apostle Saint James in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Although the French route (Camino Francés) attracts the most pilgrims, several other pilgrimage routes have emerged through […]
