Renovations Update (Sep 2019)

  • By Jackie Sep 12, 2019
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August and early September have seen a very busy Camino. Even with the pilgrim mass being relocated to San Francisco Church, there was a line around the block to hug the Saint and see the remains of St. James inside the Cathedral in Santiago.

It was good to see the scaffolding removed from the front of the cathedral, but renovations continue on the sides and back of the church to prepare for the 2021 holy year.

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Palas de Rei - Arzúa

St Mary of Melide
During this stage you will leave the Lugo province and enter A Coruña, where Santiago de Compostela is located. This stage goes through Melide, an important town where both the Northern Camino and the Camino Primitivo merge with the French. The route is a mix of well conserved and repaired trails together with some more abrupt sections. As we near the end of the stage you will find several short, but demanding slopes. You will cross the Iso river and reach the village of Ribadiso while walking through some of the most spectacular scenery in el Camino. At the end of the day you will reach Arzúa, where you should take some time to try the renowned cheese varieties from this region (Arzúa-Ulloa).

Last 100 Km: Sarria - Santiago

pilgrim walking along the camino

Sarria is a great starting point as it is a large town and has everything you need to set out on your journey. This route will take you 70 miles (115 km) along the French route in the Galician region, through green landscapes and lush forests to Santiago during a five-day walk. It is a great route to become acquainted with the Camino. This trip makes you eligible to obtain your Compostela certificate when you arrive in Santiago.

French Camino Tours
Last 100 Km Tours
$995

Day Trip to Finisterre

  • By Jackie Sep 02, 2019
Camino marker by the sea in Finisterre

Many times, after walking the Camino, travelers don’t want their experience to end. They can also feel overwhelmed with the crowds and people in Santiago and they long for the quiet trail of the Camino.

One way to extend the trip and have a reflective experience is by taking a day trip to Finisterre, translated as “The End of the Earth”.

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Welcome Dinner in Madrid

Delicious tapas in Madrid on a countertop
As your flight lands in Madrid, you will be transferred to your hotel. Then you'll have some free time to rest, take a stroll through the central part of Madrid and at the end of the day, enjoy a wonderful welcome dinner with your group, where you will enjoy typical Madrid tapas and some of its characteristic staples.

March 2020 Camino Special

Walking Pilgrims on el camino trail
Our original and popular Camino, the Classic Camino, allows you to walk the last 100km of the French Way. We’ll stay at unique and historical hotels, sampling the best of local gastronomy and being immersed in the history and tradition of this amazing journey. Classic Camino allows you to walk comfortably with guided support while giving a truly authentic experience.
$2,999

O Pedrouzo - Santiago (walk) - Madrid

Cathedral of Santiago (main)
Ready with anticipation as this is the final stage of the journey on the Camino, some pilgrims eager to reach their final goal in Santiago usually make it through this stage pretty fast. Other pilgrims, sad to see their wonderful time on the Camino coming to an end, choose to take it easy through the leaf covered paths. Monte de Gozo (Hill of Joy) is the first place from where you can see the spires in Santiago's Cathedral. We will arrive in Santiago where we will visit the cathedral and have a chance to hug the apostle. We will also collect our last stamp, apply for our pilgrim certificate and enjoy our farewell dinner. You will be transferred to Madrid at the end of the day.
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