History of the Camino
28-01-20212020: a different year in the Camino de Santiago
We take stock of this 2020, a year in which the Camino was empty for months, albergues and other accommodation were forced to close their doors and the number of pilgrims who made it to Santiago and picked up their Compostela barely reached 50.000.
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06-10-2020The Camino de Santiago without pilgrims
The global Covid-19 crisis has caused a 75% drop in the number of pilgrims since July 1st. The pilgrim profile this summer has been male, Spanish and walking the Camino Francés on foot.
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19-03-2020What is the Compostela and how do I get one?
We solve all the doubts around the Compostela, the document that certifies our pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
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27-09-2019Books on the Camino de Santiago: 10 readings to enjoy the Jacobean Route
From best sellers to self-help guides, personal accounts, guidebooks or recipes with the best dishes. Today we suggest ten books that will make you enjoy the Jacobean Route
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25-06-2019Movies about the Camino de Santiago
Documentaries, dramas, comedies... there are many movies set on the Camino de Santiago that will help you get a first glimpse at what you will see on this journey or remind you of the times you walk those trails, right from the comfort of your home.
On todays blog, we take a look at different Camino movies that may help you make up your mind and decide to take up the challenge of walking The Way.
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26-04-2018The yellow arrow, the sign of the St. James's Way
The yellow arrow, established by the parish priest Elías Valiña in the 70s, becomes the only valid sign to mark the direction of the Camino de Santiago
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10-01-2017Who was Saint James?
The history of the origin of the Camino de Santiago is well known by all, but the one of Saint James is lost between documentation and mysticism. We talk about him today.
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29-12-20168 examples of the presence of the Templars on the Camino
The order of the Templar Knights left its mark on the Camino de Santiago with many constructions of incomparable beauty. Today we'll share some of them with you.