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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?
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, [...]
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 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 [...]
The Camino de Santiago has witnessed steady growth over the past two decades, becoming one of the most heavily traveled pilgrimage routes in the world. Year after year, thousands of walkers set [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The legend of the Mystery of Óbanos is one of the most well-known and representative stories of the Camino de Santiago in Navarre. It is a medieval tale full of symbolism, faith [...]
The Camino de Santiago is a unique experience that transforms those who walk it. Along this ancient route, pilgrims learn and share phrases, sayings, and quotes that reflect the essence of the [...]
The Camino de Santiago is such a profound experience that it’s hard to put into words. For some, it’s a personal challenge; for others, an opportunity to disconnect. And for many, it’s [...]
Santiago de Compostela is best understood on foot, and it’s no coincidence that it is the final destination of the Camino de Santiago. Stone, fine rain and the murmur of bells compose [...]
Samhain is an ancestral festival deeply rooted in Galician culture and originating from its Celtic heritage. This celebration coincides with Halloween, but they are not the same thing. In Galicia, at the [...]
The Queimada is a Galician tradition that, besides being a magical ritual, is an additional attraction for those undertaking the Camino de Santiago. This drink, which combines fire and aguardiente, serves as [...]
Portomarín, a picturesque village in the province of Lugo, is primarily known for being a very special stop on the Camino de Santiago. However, there is something more in its history that [...]
The Cathedral of Santiago, in addition to housing the relics of the Apostle and being the destination of every pilgrim, contains an iconic element of the city. The Botafumeiro, that great flying [...]
The Tower of Hercules is a symbol of A Coruña and Galicia, with more than two thousand years of history, and is one of the oldest lighthouses in the world still in [...]
Caldas de Reis is one of the most comforting stops on the Camino de Santiago in its Portuguese route. Famous for its thermal waters, it offers pilgrims an ideal place to rest, [...]
On the Costa da Morte, where the Atlantic unleashes its fury and the land becomes a promise, stands one of Galicia’s most moving sanctuaries: the Sanctuary of Virxe da Barca, in Muxía. [...]
After visiting the Cathedral of Santiago, there’s another place that captivates everyone who arrives: the Finisterre Lighthouse (or Fisterra, in Galician). Located in the mythical “End of the World”, this corner of [...]
Walking the Camino de Santiago is much more than simply putting one foot in front of the other. It is a physical, mental, and spiritual journey that transforms anyone brave enough to [...]
You cross the old stone bridge, hear the water of the Sarria River, and suddenly the stone silhouette of the Monastery of San Julián de Samos dominates the entire valley. The feeling [...]
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