Walking the Camino: All you need to know

  • By Jackie Jul 29, 2020
pilgrim credential in front of the Santiago cathedral
People from every nationality, age and religion walk the Camino. We summarize in this article all you need to know about this magnificent journey that over 300,000 people walk every year. Learn about the most popular routes like the French Camino and find out all the details about lodging, credentials and delicious local food to try. The appeal of walking the Camino has become universal and its popularity will only increase as more people learn about it.
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Miracles and Legends on the Way of St James

  • By Jackie Jun 13, 2020
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Monastery at O cebreiro
El Camino is surrounded by an aura of legends and tales of miracles that have been preserved through the ages and reached our present day. One of them occurred in 844A.D., a few years after St. James tomb’s discovery, he is said to appear on a white horse and lead Christian resistance forces to victory at the battle of Clavijo, a turning point in the resistance efforts to drive the invader troops from Spain. This and other signs have been collected and are now part of the ancient history of el Camino.
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St James

El Camino in Galicia: Culture, History & Great Food

  • By Jackie May 29, 2020
camino trail in forest
The original people that inhabited Galicia before Roman times were called Iberian Celts. Throughout the ages, the Romans, Visigoths, and Muslim empires successively expanded their presence through Spain and left behind an immensely rich heritage as they contributed their own customs and traditions to the local culture. El Camino food is particularly appealing in Galicia, which showcases a large variety of fresh products from the land and the sea, directly to your table. In most places, produce is homegrown, always served fresh as it finds its way into delicious salads or fruit plates.
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Portuguese Classic

Cathedral in Tui

This GUIDED tour will start at Tui, located on the border between Spain and Portugal, across the Minho river. Medieval bridges, the historical old town of Pontevedra and the village of Padrón, famous for its peppers, are some of the interesting sights you will find along the way. This section of the Portuguese camino will take you through green landscapes up the hills and down the valleys into a region well-known for its Albariño wines, an excellent way to explore the last 100Km of the Portuguese Camino.

Portuguese Camino Tours
Last 100 Km Tours
$4,465

2021 and 2022: Holy Years on el Camino

  • By Jackie Apr 21, 2020
Santiago Cathedral renovated
2010, the last Holy Year, was a busy and vibrant time on the Camino. The number of pilgrims walking the Camino and receiving a Compostela more than doubled from previous years. The Archbishop of Santiago opened a special door to the Cathedral on the afternoon of December 31st, 2020 signifying the beginning of a new Jubilee year. In this case, two Holy Years as both 2021 and 2022 qualify.
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Planning your Camino Part Two: Guided vs Self-Guided

  • By Jackie Feb 12, 2020
landscape on el camino with mountains on background

In this 3 part series, we’re helping you plan the perfect Camino de Santiago tour for you. In part one we covered the basics- amount of time you have, the time of year you’ll be traveling and what type of Camino experience you’re looking for.

In part 2, we’re specifically breaking down the tours- guided vs self-guided and the advantages of both.

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