The origin of the Cross of Santiago
The Camino de Santiago is one of the most emblematic pilgrimage routes in the world, full of symbols that connect pilgrims with Galician history, faith and culture. One of the best known is the Cross of Santiago, an insignia half cross, half sword of a vibrant red...
The legend and history of the tomb of St. James the Apostle
Thousands of people come year after year to Santiago de Compostela to visit the tomb of the Apostle in the Cathedral of Santiago. It is the final destination of the Camino and its numerous routes that depart from different parts of Europe. But the remains of St. James...
Interest in the Camino de Santiago spreads to the United States
Maryjane Dunn, a U.S. researcher and university professor and recipient of the Aymeric Picaud International Award, has said that interest in the Camino de Santiago in the United States is spreading “like wildfire.” This he said in an interview he gave to...
The Santa Compaña, the darkest legend of Galicia
Galicia is a land of myths and fantastic stories. One of the most famous and terrifying legends is that of the so-called Santa Compaña, a group of lost souls that roam the community’ s forests and are a symbol of bad omen, death and tragedy. The origin of this...
The best movies and series based on the Way of St. James
The Camino de Santiago is one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that it has inspired the creation of many audiovisual productions that have tried to capture its essence. In this article, we list the main movies and...
The Pilgrims’ Road to Santiago welcomes 2024 with a record
The Way of St. James has bid farewell to 2023 with an extraordinary phenomenon, consolidating its success after the record figures of Xacobeo 21-22. Santiago de Compostela has experienced an increase in the number of pilgrims by exceeding the figure of 446,000, 2%...
Arnold Schwarzenegger recommends walking the Camino de Santiago
Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger has shared an unusual piece of advice in his new self-help book titled ‘Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life’. In this play, the actor and former governor of California recommends an experience that has significantly...
Tourist boom on the Camino de Santiago: high occupancy of extra-hotel accommodations
Galicia continues to be a magnet for travelers and pilgrims, something that is supported by the September 2023 statistics of the National Statistics Institute (INE). According to their data, overnight stays in non-hotel accommodations increased by 21.5% compared to...
The Pilgrims’ Road to Santiago regains momentum in September with the arrival of foreign pilgrims
The Camino de Santiago has experienced a renaissance during September, after two months of decline in the influx of pilgrims. This recovery confirms a trend towards deseasonalization, driven mainly by the preference of visitors who have decided to avoid the summer...
Record number of pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, with the U.S. leading the way
The Camino de Santiago continues its incredible growth, attracting pilgrims from all over the world. Last year, it broke all records with the arrival of 437,507 walkers, improving on the 2019 mark. This year seems to be no exception, with 59,194 pilgrims registered in...
Record for the Camino de Santiago, which has exceeded 23% of the pilgrims in the Holy Year
The Camino de Santiago continues to attract an increasing number of pilgrims in 2023, even after the end of the biannual Holy Year 2021 – 2022. Daniel Lorenzo, director of the Cathedral Foundation, recently announced a 23% increase in the number of pilgrims...
