Spirituality on the Camino de Santiago
Did you know that the Camino de Santiago is not just a pilgrimage route, but also a profound journey towards self-knowledge and spirituality? With the discovery of the tomb of the Apostle [...]
Pilgrims’ Associations of the Camino de Santiago: Everything You Need to Know
A vital component of the Camino de Santiago, an essential part of the pilgrim community, are undoubtedly the Friends of the Camino de Santiago associations. Friends, pilgrims, hospitaleros, entrepreneurs, Camino enthusiasts, and [...]
Discover the history that links the Goose Game and the Camino de Santiago!
Surely some rainy afternoon or some tedious Sunday you have occupied them playing card games or board games such as Parcheesi, chess, checkers or goose. The latter, the Game of the Goose, [...]
Common Mistakes on the Camino de Santiago and How to Avoid Them
The Camino de Santiago is a highly positive experience for anyone who embarks on it. However, when organizing your adventure on any of the Jacobean routes, it's easy to make mistakes on [...]
The Characters of Carnival in Galicia
The Carnival in Galicia, known in Galician as Entroido, is a celebration of colors, traditions, gastronomy, and unique characters. It is one of the most important festivals, with a large component of [...]
Is it possible to make friends on the Camino de Santiago?
The Camino de Santiago, beyond being a journey and a pilgrimage, is an emotional and spiritual experience that can transform lives. For many pilgrims, one of the greatest joys of this journey [...]
Soak up the party with the Entroido, the Galician Carnival
One of the most traditional and deeply-rooted cultural manifestations of Galicia is the Entroido, which is the equivalent of Carnival in Spanish. Just as it happens in Venice, Rio de Janeiro, Cadiz, [...]
The Best Podcasts to Inspire You to Do the Camino de Santiago
There are many sources to learn more about the Camino de Santiago: guides, books, travel magazines, TV or radio programs, experiences from pilgrim friends... Oh! And of course, blogs like this one, [...]
The Way of Saint James in Numbers: Statistics from the Past Year
As passionate as we are about the Jacobean universe, it's time to take stock of how many pilgrims decided to walk the Camino de Santiago in 2024. In this article, we'll analyze [...]
How to Get to O Cebreiro
If you’ve decided to start your French Way of the Camino de Santiago from O Cebreiro, you’re choosing one of the most iconic and stunning points along the route. This small village, [...]
Exciting and Famous Pazos and Paradores on the Camino de Santiago in Galicia
In the history of civil architecture in Galicia, the initiative of the noble lord has always played an essential role. During the Middle Ages, castles were generally built to protect against wars [...]
5 False Myths about the Camino de Santiago
When talking about walking the Camino de Santiago, many pilgrims take for granted some assertions that are not correct. In many conversations among pilgrims, these assertions are discussed, sometimes creating false myths [...]
Hugging the Apostle Santiago
There are many traditions and rites performed by pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, such as leaving stones, crosses, mementos, phrases, or images on milestones. Not only during but also at the [...]
Tips for Dealing with a Bad Day on the Camino de Santiago
Living the experience of walking the Camino de Santiago with enthusiasm and great eagerness is the general tone of all pilgrims. Like any journey, expectations are always positive, along with the adventurous [...]
Legends of the Camino de Santiago
The Camino de Santiago is not only defined, since its very origins, by the legend of the Apostle James and the Traslatio, but throughout its long history, many events have occurred that [...]
A Quintana Square and the pilgrim’s shadow
It’s hardly surprising that, with Santiago de Compostela’s rich history and the countless people who have walked its streets, the city of the apostle is an endless source of legends, tales, and [...]
Discover how walking can help combat depression and anxiety
Depression and anxiety are two emotional disorders that affect millions of people worldwide. January 13th is International Depression Day, a common mental disorder. According to the WHO, it is estimated that 5% [...]
Walking the Camino de Santiago in March
Between the end of winter and the beginning of spring lies March, a truly special month for pilgrims. Walking the Camino de Santiago in March offers a unique experience, combining the serene [...]
History of the Primitive Way: Exploring the Roots of the Way
Welcome to the Primitive Way! As the name suggests, it is the first and oldest route of the Camino de Santiago. The history of the Primitive Way is the very history of [...]
Did you know that in Galicia there are (almost) 530 Wise Men?
Today is the first big day of the year that all the children were waiting for: the Three Wise Men Parade. In the first week of the New Year that we are [...]
