How to get to Santiago de Compostela
There is a lot of people who ask us about how to start the Camino de Santiago, and where to start it from. It all depends on different things, but first of all is to know what Camino do you want to walk. There are different options to get to Santiago de Compostela. We...
Finisterrae, the end of the world.
Known as the “Field of the stars”, Finisterrae is a place that hides a lot of emotions , mixing the divine with the pagan, the immensity of the ocean with the insignificance of the human being, the end with the beginning. The end of the world is a town in Galicia,...
Scallop Shell of Camino de Santiago: what means
Together with Rome and Jerusalem, Santiago is one of the most important pilgrimage places of Christianity. In today’s blogpost we would like to initiate a new section in our blog, called “Symbols of the Camino”. It will be devoted to the origins of all those...
Where come from the pilgrims in the Camino: some interesting facts
We all perfectly know that the Camino de Santiago enjoys perfect health. But not all of us know that the 65% of the pilgrims in the Camino, who walk this amazing adventure every year are from abroad Spain. In this week's post we analyzed last data about the origin of...
Mental preparation for the Camino, when you are already there
If you remember our previous blogpost, about how to get ready to the Camino de Santiago, probably also remember how we mentioned that this adventure requires a good preparation to enjoy it. But, what about the psychological training? How should be the mental...
Traditional craftwork in the Camino, what to buy
The experience in the Camino de Santiago is more than just an excellent opportunity to sport, meditate and find time for yourself. Also, you will have the chance to enjoy the rich gastronomy and a vast variety of traditional craftwork in the Camino. The Galician...
Choosing the right backpack for the Camino
Choosing the right backpack is one of the questions that trouble the novice pilgrims. Maybe a big backpack, where everything can be packed? Perhaps will be better a small one, with just the essential things? In today's post we would like to analyze almost all the...
Silver Way to Santiago: What to expect from one of the most amazing routes
The Silver Way, or Silver Way to Santiago, is the most popular Way from the South of Spain. Although some sources cited Cádiz or Mérida as it origin, the majority of experts consider Sevilla as the most probable city in which it started. Its origins dated to the Roman...
Who was Santiago? Spain’s patron saint and evangelist
In today's post we would like to explain you a little bit more about who was Santiago, Spain's patron saint and evangelist in the north of the Iberian Peninsula. Also known as James the Great, in order to distinguish him from the other apostle namesake, he was the...
Four foot care for hiking that you cannot miss
Keep your body on top form before and during the Camino is essential to finish this experience leaving good taste in your mouth. That is why you need to have into consideration some foot care for hiking, in this trip that will imply between one week and some months....
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