BY pgw
The ancient city of Santiago de Compostela is a wonderful place to visit at any time, especially the old town. Its attractive squares, magnificent buildings, and narrow streets are atmospheric and captivating, especially so if you’ve arrived there after making the epic walking journey along the Camino de Santiago. That’s why we’re excited to share […]
BY pgw
Even though in the Portuguese Central Camino there are more ups and downs requiring an extra effort from your legs, the truth is the Portuguese Coastal Camino offers less shades and it is possible you’ll catch cold winds from the north / northwest. This means it is crucial to know which cities you want to […]
BY pgw
2021 arrived and it will be a very special year: the year of the Jacobeo! A Holy Year or Jacobeo (also referred to as Xacobeo or Jubilee Year) is when July 25th, Saint James’ Day, falls on a Sunday. It is possible to obtain plenary indulgence in Holy Years, the full forgiveness of one’s sins, […]
BY hovo
Once you have decided to walk the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, you need to choose the best route for you. The main routes between Porto and Santiago de Compostela are the Central Portuguese Way and the Portuguese Coastal Way. You can most likely guess the biggest difference between them from their names, but don’t be […]
BY hovo
If walking the Camino de Santiago has been on your mind, chances are you have come across words like Jubilee, Jacobeo, or Jacobean year. Feeling a bit confused with all the information? Don’t worry, we’ll explain everything! First, we should go back to 1122: that’s when Pope Calixtus II gave the Diocese of […]
