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...
Walking the Camino allows you to connect with fellow pilgrims, explore charming villages, and experience the profound sense of accomplishment that comes with reaching Santiago de Compostela. Buen Camino! Best Time to Visit The best time to hike the Camino de Santiago depends on your personal ...
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...
Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Spain Camino Blog Gear About Contact Us Blog Estella and the Irache Wine FountainJanuary 12, 2023 by Leslie Gilmour Estella has a population of about 14,000, and many good restaurants and cafes are within 10 minutes walk of the Albergue...
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, Spain For one thing, we can’t really afford to just jet off and wander around the Spanish countryside for weeks on end. Usually, we either need to find a way to keep working on the road (Internet access makes this possible, though it can also create huge logisti...
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 ...
This study has some limitations. 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 theVerdadesChapel. In relation to th...
In contrast, Santiago de Compostela showed the weakest perception about the ability of the tourist activity to improve the city’s cultural dimension. Finally, Santiago de Compostela’s residents were also the ones that agreed the least with the statements: “Tourism on the Route of Santiago ...