If you are passionate about the world of the Camino de Santiago and its countless mysteries, this is your site. The Camino has a huge amount of curiosities that will make you jump off the couch, put on your backpack and start walking. Myths, legends, and even countless stories are hidden behind the paths of the Camino, and in this section we tell you all of them. What are you waiting for?
Today Santiago de Compostela receives hundreds of thousands of pilgrims every year, despite how the pandemic may have affected tourism and the pilgrimage. But it was not always like this, as at [...]
Did you know there's an organization on the Camino de Santiago dedicated to protecting animals? APACA not only promotes the inclusion of pets on the Camino but also offers a credential and [...]
The Peliqueiros are the protagonists of the Carnival of Laza, a small galician village in the province of Ourense. This festival, deeply rooted in this province and throughout Galicia, is called Entroido [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
The stony city of Santiago de Compostela is, in itself, an open-air museum, with a historic quarter that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 4 December 1985. In addition [...]
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 Camino de Santiago is an experience that, if you've tried it once, you'll surely remember with a smile. It's also addictive, almost like a well-made TV series or movie. As if [...]
The yellow arrow is one of the official symbols of the Camino de Santiago, and one of the most representative. Over the years, it has become the great ally of pilgrims walking [...]
Have you ever thought about combining yoga with your pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago? It may seem like a strange idea at first, but the benefits are surprising. Imagine starting your [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
One of the elements with the most history and symbolism of the Camino de Santiago is the Iron Cross. Also known in Leonese as "Cruz de Fierro", which in Spanish is the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
At this point in the month of December, and with Christmas just around the corner, you're probably already thinking about the gifts you want to give to your loved ones, sometimes a [...]
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