Discover the legend of El Cid as a pilgrim, his supposed journey to Santiago, and how the Camino turned Rodrigo Díaz into an epic, almost sacred hero
Mural painting of El Cid in Cardeñajimeno (Burgos) By Zarateman - Own work, CC0
A directional sign on the Camino de Santiago with scallop shell and yellow arrow symbols in Tui, Spain Mo Wu - Shutterstock
From the Central Route to the Coastal Way and Spiritual Variant, discover the Portuguese Camino routes and choose the itinerary that best fits your journey
Fresh made portion of Pimientos de Padron HandmadePictures - Shutterstock
Discover the history of Padrón peppers and Pemento de Herbón PDO, from the Americas to Galicia, with Atlantic flavor and a spicy surprise
Saint Elizabeth, Queen of Portugal ("a Rainha Santa Isabel"), on pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
By António de Holanda - Public Domain
Isabel of Portugal was a queen, mediator, and pilgrim. Her 1325 journey to Santiago turned the Camino into the final stage of a life devoted to building bridges
The Forgotten Way at Espinosa de los Monteros pasiegosymerindades.com - Shutterstock
The Camino Olvidado revives one of the oldest pilgrimage routes to Santiago, crossing the mountains of northern Spain through lonely landscapes, Romanesque heritage, and centuries of nearly forgotten history
Door of Forgiveness of the Church of Santiago in Villafranca del Bierzo LFRabanedo - Shutterstock
Discover the Church of St. James in Villafranca del Bierzo, home to the famous Door of Forgiveness, where sick pilgrims may receive the Holy Year Jubilee without reaching Santiago
Two glasses of Albariño wine at the Lores mills in Meaño, Pontevedra. casavellafoto - Shutterstock
Did monks bring Albariño to Galicia along the Camino de Santiago? History, archaeology, and genetics challenge one of the most enduring legends of Spanish wine
Tomb of the Apostle James the Great in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Spain MaxMaximovPhotography - Shutterstock
Explore what is known about the relics venerated in Santiago de Compostela and why their identity remains an open question for history and faith
Museum of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in the medieval village of Caleruega RudiErnst - Shutterstock
Discover the Way of Saint Dominic through Ribera del Duero, following Caleruega, Gumiel, Silos, La Vid, and Osma to trace the origins of the Dominican founder.