Camino de Santiago - Wikipedia In 1987, the Camino, which encompasses several routes in Spain, France, and Portugal, was declared the first Cultural Route of the Council of Europe Since 2013, the Camino has attracted more than 200,000 pilgrims each year, with an annual growth rate of more than 10 percent
Walking the Camino: All You Need to Know | CaminoWays. com Are you considering walking the Camino de Santiago but not quite sure where to begin? It’s natural to have many questions before taking on such a unique and personal journey To support you in preparing for this experience, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions
Camino de Santiago: how to choose a route - Lonely Planet Take note that the paths will likely be more crowded than ever and plan ahead with this handy guide to the most popular Camino de Santiago routes, making sure you're able to choose the right one for you All Camino routes end at the cathedral in the northern Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela Solovyova Getty Images
Camino Routes - Follow the Camino Traditionally your pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela would have started from your home, but nowadays these 9 routes to the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela have become the most popular Camino Ways
Camino de Santiago For over 1000 years human feet, animal hooves, and recently bike and motor vehicle tires have literally carved this majestic and historical Camino (main highway) It is said to have started when the remains of apostle Saint James were discovered by a farmer in Galicia, Spain
Prepare for Your Camino - American Pilgrims on the Camino Below you’ll find information to help you choose a route, expectations around timing and distances, guidebook options, guidance on training and how to obtain your pilgrim credential Once you’ve planned your route and timing, be sure to check out our “ what to expect on the Camino ” FAQ
How to Hike the Camino de Santiago - Uncommon Path - REI Co-op Crossing the rugged Pyrenees and spanning undulating plains before winding through lush hillsides, the Camino de Santiago is a unique window into the Iberian Peninsula’s historical, natural and cultural beauty
What is the Camino? | The Camino Project What is the Camino? The Camino de Santiago which translates to “The Way of Saint James” in English, is a network of pilgrims' ways serving pilgrimage to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where tradition has it that the remains of the saint are buried