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24-11-2016Ten monuments on the Camino Francés that you cannot miss
The Camino de Santiago offers an enormous amount of experiences with every step for all of its pilgrims. Today we've decided to choose the cultural side of the Camino and show you ten of the most monumental buildings along the Camino Francés.
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Culture & Traditions of the Camino
08-11-2016Markings in the houses of Santiago, a unique heritage to discover
In the face of majestic buildings, like the Cathedral, the Hostel or the monasteries of Santiago, there are small details that you might miss. These are symbols that we can find in many houses in the Old Town of Santiago de Compostela and in some of the historic neighbourhoods.
A chalice, a shell, a pine tree...These markings on the buildings are numerous and illicit a great deal of curiosity to those who discover them. But the truth is that their history is not as well-known as one might think since they are unique in Europe. Would you like to know what they are and where they come from? You'll find out in this article.
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History of the Camino
20-10-2016Camino de Santiago legends that you may not have heard
The whole world knows about Santo Domingo and the chicken that sang after being roasted. While we don't want to take away from this and other well-known legends, today we'd like to share some lesser-known, but equally interesting and entertaining, tales. Autumn is story time season. Learn and share with other pilgrims after finishing a rainy stage, finally settled in your hostel, dry and tucking into a nice meal.
Ready? Here we go: “Once upon a time on the Way of Saint James”
Culture & Traditions of the Camino
13-10-2016The Wine Way to Santiago de Compostela
If you have good taste for wines or simply like to discover different varieties and flavours, we propose a route through the French Way and the Winter Way that will take you through some of the most discerning Designations of Origin (D.O.).
Pic by Esther Mayor
The Wine Way to Santiago de Compostela
Culture & Traditions of the Camino
06-10-2016Cathedrals of the Camino Francés
Cathedrals are temples where the bishop is seated. The word comes from the Lathin 'cathedra', which means chair. Traditionally, the bishop officiated from his chair, and wherever this was, was where his Cathedral was located. Something so simple has given its name to the most spectacular monuments that you'll find along the Way to Santiago de Compostela.
The French Way has a significant number of them, perhaps because it is historically the busiest route (though not the oldest!). Here is an overview of the Cathedrals that you'll find between Roncesvalles and Compostela.
They’re impossible to miss!
Photo: @roskisss
Cathedrals of the Camino Francés
History of the Camino
28-09-2016A Camino full of stories
September is also the high season on the Camino de Santiago and the routes continue to receive people from all over the world. The more pilgrims there are, the more myriad stories there are: curious, exciting, fun...Thanks to social media and local media, every day we find something that brings a smile to our faces and we want to share this with you.
Here are some of our favourites from recent months. We hope you like them too!
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A Camino full of stories
History of the Camino
23-09-2016The Camino de Santiago in the summertime, a portrait of humanity
The Way of Saint James hosts pilgrims throughout the year, but the busiest months are always June, July and August.
Would you like to know how the high season went on the Jacobean route? Here is a robot portrait of what happened this summer on the Camino!
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Culture & Traditions of the Camino
08-09-2016When the Way ends in Fisterra
Fisterra is, literally, the end of the Way. But this small fishing town have plenty of things to do and see. Here are some plans foir you to do from the End of the World!
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