The Hergerts got up early to go to the pilgrims office to get their Compostela and then get in line for mass and avoid the really long waits. I decided to sleep in, I had already done the normal traditionsin 2005 and 2008 and I couldn't "legally" get a Compostela since I had misse...
The Camino de Santiago is one of the most significant and popular pilgrimage routes in the World. For over 1,000 years pilgrims have traveled to the tomb of St. James in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Some do it for religious reasons and some just to have an adventure. Today, hundreds o...
it had been turned into a homeless shelter. We never saw homelessness in Santiago de Compostela, but friends showed us their favorite Albergue Acuario on the way into town and near the bus station and shopping centers. Friendly hospitalera and a lovely well-equipped kitchen. So we leave...
It would be great if I could say something glib like, “Because it was there” or “Because we like to go on vacations with a bit of a twist” but it’s a bit more complicated than that. Santiago de Compostela, Spain For one thing, we can’t really afford to just jet off and w...
St Jeanor very early on any of the Camino routes, you need to have one stamp per day. If you are walking the last 100km (fromSarria112km), or cycling the last 200km (Ponferrada205km), you will need 2 stamps per day if you want the Compostela when you reachSantiago de Compostela....
This is especially important you’re carrying heavier loads for extended periods – like when you’re walking to Santiago de Compostela. Backpack Features Specific features make a backpack versatile for various activities. For hydration on the go, a compatible hydration bladder or reservoir is a gen...
Santiago de Compostela Albergues I have stayed in bother pensions and albergues in Santiago. During the summer high season, I highly advise booking ahead as accommodation in the city is limited. Life in the Hostels The Camino was the first time I had stayed in shared dormitory accommodation in...
for an extended vacation, but that doesn’t mean you don’t get to have some fun. Walking the longest routes on the Camino can take around a month. If you only have a week or two on your hands, it’s perfectly alright to start your walk somewhere closer toSantiago de ...
Firstly, the fact that many pilgrims who go to Santiago do not go to the Pilgrim’s Office to receive the Compostela, which increases the authenticity of the sample. This circumstance may also influence the data collected at the Verdades Chapel. In relation to the qualitative data, more than...
2. Materials and Methods The research objective, gastronomy in the city of Santiago de Compostela and its relationship with the different socioeconomic aspects mentioned above, is part of a broader project to analyse tourist uses and consumption and their influence on the local community. ...