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, [...]
10 exciting hiking routes to discover Galicia
When thinking about hiking routes in Galicia, probably comes to mind the Camino de Santiago, where a good handful of Galician Jacobean routes have as a goal in Santiago de Compostela and [...]
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 [...]
Walking the Camino de Santiago in February
February on the Camino de Santiago offers a unique and tranquil experience, perfect for pilgrims seeking a deeper connection with the spiritual and cultural essence of this historic route. Unlike the busier [...]
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, [...]
Discover how the Camino de Santiago can transform your new New Year’s resolutions
The start of a new year is the perfect time to set goals and resolutions that improve our lives. And what better way to do this than by embarking on an adventure [...]
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, [...]
How to make a route through the Galician Gastronomy
When we talk about the Galician lands we are not only referring to the map of the routes of the Camino de Santiago. Galicia is famous and stands out all over the [...]
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 [...]
Galicia lights up the Camino de Santiago with the Xacobeo at Christmas
The "Light up the Camino" initiative returns to Galicia to celebrate Christmas by illuminating around fifty emblematic buildings along the Camino de Santiago. This initiative, a continuation of the Xacobeo program from [...]
Discover the Xacobeo Xove program: an unparalleled opportunity
Get ready for a unique adventure on the Camino de Santiago! Today we have great news for the Galician youth, as the president of the Xunta, Alfonso Rueda, announced on June [...]
