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What is the St James' Way?

Find your feet on this ancient pilgrimage route leading to Santiago de Compostela

An Illustrated Pilgrimage

Explore St James Way with the illustrator Miguel Ángel Camprubí

"Santiago de Compostela is a wondrous creation. It grew from a star that pointed to a tomb, and blossomed above that sepulcher"Manuel Rivas, Galician Writer

Get to the route of it

An extensive network of paths that begin in many different places

Walk Which Way?

Discover some of the lesser-known routes of the Camino in Spain and Portugal

Beyond the Peninsula

Learn about the paths in other parts of Europe

Which Camino route is the most beautiful?

Each route has its own charm...

Twelve centuries of footsteps

The Camino de Santiago dates back to the 8th Century when the remains of St James the Apostle were first discovered

Look Back at 12 Key Dates

Uncover its most significant moments in the history of the St James Way

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The First Pilgrims

Discover the origins of the St. James Way between the 9th and 12th centuries

The Pilgrimage to Compostela

Discover the history of the pilgrimage between the 12th and 18th centuries

St. James Way in the Modern Day

Discover the history of the St. James Way from the 19th century to the modern day

The French Way in Aragón

Discover the history and significance of this route in Aragón

What is the most famous route to Santiago de Compostela?

The French Way

What to know before you go

What to pack, how to travel, and conversation starters

A to Z of the St. James Way

Discover the basic glossary on the pilgrimage.

8 Expert Tips

A selection of top recommendations to help you enjoy the St James Way

Foot, by Bike, or on Horseback?

Learn about the three different ways to travel the Camino de Santiago

Ten Tips for a Great Camino

Get ready beforehand and take care on your journey!

Pooches and Pilgrims

Reccomendations to enjoy the St James Way with your dog

On the road

Follow the yellow arrows, sign your credential and enjoy the walk.

The Yellow Arrow and the Vieira

The symbols that will guide you in the right direction

The Pilgrim's Credential and the Compostela

Find out more about the pilgrim passport

Rest your feet and sleep

Where do you stay on the Camino de Santiago?

Albergues on the Camino: A Constellation of Hospitality

Albergues in Galicia promote local life while contributing to reviving historical heritage

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O Cebreiro

Ribadiso

Samos

Poulo

A Fonsagrada

Redondela

Triacastela

Dumbría

Lalín

The Camino experience

Discover the adventure of traveling the Camino.

What is The Pilgrimage Like?

Sacrifice, search, wisdom, and transformation

A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim

Get up, prepare your feet, and go....

A Day in the Life of a Hospitalero

Find out what it's like to work in a pilgrim hostel

All's well that ends well

Getting to Santiago de Compostela is an emotional rush after a long pilgrimage.

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