The Community

Meet the people, the food and the music

What brings people to the Camino?

Find out why people from all over the world travel here to walk

5,000 Miles of Solitude

Three years crossing Europe on foot

A Living Pilgrimage

Learn the stories of why people walk the Camino

Falling in Love with the Camino

"The Camino helped me to be brave"

Photographing Pilgrims

Through the lens of Javier Quiroga Pazos

What Kind of Pilgrim Are You?

Answer the questions below to find out which historical Santiago pilgrim you're like.

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Pioneering women

Uncover the story of trailblazing women who made significant contributions to the rise of the route

10 Women Pilgrims Who Made History

Extraordinary women with unforgettable pilgrimage experiences

"The Camino helped me to be brave and not fear change"Yoon Heesang, Pilgrim

Working the walk

Meet the people who dedicate their lives to the Camino.

The People Who Work on the Camino

Get to know the people whose jobs are linked to the journey

What It's Like To Work in a Pilgrim's Hostel

"A hospitalero deals with people's souls"

How Ivar Created the Camino's Largest Online English Forum

Meet the man who spent 17 years creating a Camino de Santiago community

Associations of the Camino de Santiago

Find out about the typical activities carried out by one of the Association of Friends of the St James Way

Dogs and pilgrims

A story of love, friendship and solidarity

Online Exhibit

Michi: The Dog of St James Way

A the dog rescued in St James Way who found a new home in Japan

Listen to the music...

From traditional music right through to folk, jazz, electronic, trap, and rock

The Soundtrack to The St. James Way

Hear contemporary reinterpretations of Galicia's music

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... and the language

The language and literature of the land where St James Way ends

The Galician Language

Learn about the language spoken where all the routes of the Camino come together

Galicia Through the Voice of Its Writers

Get to know Galicia and its people through the handwriting of Galician writers

What language is Galician similar to?
Portuguese
French
Spanish
Portuguese
Basque
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Legend says that in this place …

Get lost in a selection of the Camino de Santiago's strangest stories

Legends of St. James Way

Explore the most curious legends of the Camino de Santiago

The flavors of St James Way

Discover some gastronomic gems during your pilgrimage

The One and Only Tarta de Santiago

The best-selling cake in patisseries along the Way of St. James

Galician Bread: Flavor, Individuality, And Culture

Galician bread is a humble yet powerful culinary staple

What to Try on The St. James Way

Ten gastronomic gems for ten days of pilgrimage

Traditional Galician crafts

Explore unique pieces made with centuries of knowledge

Online Exhibit

Wisdom in the Hands

A journey through traditional crafts through workshops located along the Way

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