Travelling to Santiago de Compostela in All Weathers

No two routes, or even days, are the same. The climatic conditions in this region are one of the reasons why every pilgrim has a different experience when making the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.

The landscape varies based on the time of year, and accordingly, every pilgrim will experience different sensations on their pilgrimage.

It is not just a question of having to wear different clothes or change their routine, but rather needing to adjust their five senses so they can enjoy what nature has to offer at any given moment.

In springtime, young leaves paint a lush green picture of the forests.

This intense green can be seen in the pastures, the blooming flowers,

and farmlands.

Yet the weather is changeable; one day may be full of sunshine and the next full of rain.

When is does rain, the downpour leaves behind a distinctly strong smell of wet earth.

In the summer, Galicia is gripped by heat, particularly in the southeast.

Walking in the early hours of the morning allows travelers to see life awaken at dawn, and at cooler temperatures.

This is the moment to enjoy light-filled skies,

and when the temperatures rise, pilgrims can find shade under nearby trees.

Pilgrims can also watch breathtaking sunsets over the Atlantic during the summertime.

Fall in Galicia is dominated by shades of yellows, reds, and ocher in the lush forests.

This time of year is characterized by changeable weather, and it rains quite often.

The sunlight mixed with the humid atmosphere also creates striking effects.

It is often cloudy, adding a haziness and shade to the landscape.

In winter, snow may appear in some parts of the mountains.

The snow offers a totally different view of the Galician landscape.

Lichens have a gray tone as they cover the bare treetops of the oak and chestnut trees.

And the cold of the morning frost freezes nature...

...until it explodes in the spring, starting a new cycle all over again.