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% [...]
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 [...]
The 10 most difficult descents on the Camino de Santiago
The Camino de Santiago, as you may already know, offers a great diversity of routes, each composed of several stages. As you traverse the entire Spanish geography, with its different landscapes and [...]
The Toughest Hills and Ascents on the Camino de Santiago
One of the most typical conversations among pilgrims to Santiago is about the toughness of certain stages. The high number of kilometers, the lack of services and shade in some of them, [...]
What if you set out to do the Camino de Santiago as one of your New Year’s goals?
For the next 365 days, you've likely set your New Year's goals to improve your life. We all have new concerns, resolutions, objectives, and challenges to tackle in the upcoming twelve months. [...]
The Translation of St. James: A Celebration of Faith and Tradition
Every December 30th, the city of Santiago de Compostela and all the pilgrims celebrate a very special event: the Traslatio or Translation of the Apostle James. This day commemorates how, according to [...]
Discover the Baztanés Way
The Camino de Santiago Baztanés or Camino de Santiago de Baztán is a Jacobean route not very well known among most of the pilgrim community, although equally (or more, if possible) fascinating [...]
By car along the Lifghthouse Route – 200 kilometres of wild nature
The Lighthouse Route (Ruta de los Faros) is a network of nearly 200 kilometers of stunning trails, divided into about eight stages of approximately 25 kilometers each. It follows the Costa da [...]
10 Hidden Secrets to See in Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela is a city filled with magic, legends, and traditions, but it also hides secrets that not everyone knows about. Beyond the Cathedral of Santiago and the Botafumeiro, the Plaza [...]
Discover the 7 most popular Christmas traditions in Galicia
Every pilgrim knows very well the virtues of the Camino de Santiago and, of course, the beauty of the landscapes and monuments of the lush and generous Galicia. However, in our land, [...]
Cíes Islands – The Galician paradise
The Cíes Islands, a treasure in the Vigo estuary. Located in the province of Pontevedra in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, it is part of the Galician Rias Bajas, in [...]
The Daily Plenary Indulgence at the Cathedral of Lugo
The Camino de Santiago is renowned not only for its cultural richness and connection with nature but also for its profound spiritual significance. For Catholic pilgrims, this journey offers an opportunity to [...]
The Way of El Salvador
The Way of El Salvador is one of the lesser-known but most magical routes linked to the Camino de Santiago. Stretching from León to Oviedo, it traverses breathtaking landscapes of mountains, valleys, [...]
The Roman Jubilee 2025
You may have heard about the Holy Year in relation to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the Camino de Santiago. As you may know, the Holy Year of Compostela is [...]
Stop Pollution! A pellet spill spreads along the galician coast
In recent weeks, since mid-December, news about a spill pellets along the galician coast has been gradually surfacing. Since December 13, 2023, large quantities of small white pellets similar to plastic have [...]
