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Landscape of the Ribeira Sacra with the Sil River winding between vineyard-covered slopes and mist-shrouded peaks in Doade, Galicia luscofusco - Shutterstock

El Camino de Invierno: The route to Santiago that defies cold and oblivion

TrailsJanuary 29, 2026

The Camino de Invierno offers a quieter route to Santiago, shaped by rivers, vineyards, and hidden heritage, ideal for walkers seeking a more intimate pilgrimage

Spanish typical "tapa" Galician empanada JaviSI - Shutterstock

The Galician empanada: History of a delicious transgression

Food and DrinkJanuary 28, 2026

The Galician empanada traces a journey from medieval stone carvings to the Camino de Santiago, blending food, pilgrimage, and cultural identity

A pilgrim celebrates her arrival at the Plaza do Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela after completing the Camino de Santiago. casavellafoto - Shutterstock

Camino de Santiago: A new peak in pilgrim numbers

StoriesJanuary 27, 2026

Camino de Santiago reaches a historic milestone in 2025, with over 530,000 registered pilgrims completing the route

Yong female summiting to the top of Angels Landing, Zion National Park, US Ryan Kelehar - Shutterstock

The World’s most dangerous walking routes

StoriesJanuary 16, 2026

The world’s most dangerous walking routes: extreme trails, suspended paths, and journeys where every step carries real risk.

Caganer, nativity figurine in detail of a man doing poop, typical from Catalonia Marta navarroP - Shutterstock

The “caganer”: Nature, humor, and the sacred in Catalonia’s nativity scene

StoriesJanuary 2, 2026

The caganer in Catalonia’s Nativity scene: a folk figure blending humor, fertility, and spirituality, where the sacred meets the earthly

The Antequera Dolmen with the Lovers' Rock in the background Selms777 - Shutterstock

The Dolmen of Menga and the Sleeping Figure

StoriesDecember 5, 2025

A journey into one of Europe’s most enigmatic prehistoric monuments: the Dolmen of Menga, a Neolithic masterpiece aligned not with the sun or stars, but with a sacred mountain known…

Flower offering to la Virgen del Pilar national day of Spain Robcartorres - Shuttertsock

How the Cachirulo became the emblem of Zaragoza’s pilgrims

StoriesOctober 10, 2025

A checkered handkerchief turned symbol of faith: how the cachirulo became Zaragoza’s living emblem of pilgrimage and Aragonese identity.

The amazing cathedral of Justo Courtesy Mensajeros de la Paz

The Cathedral of Justo Gallego: Architecture Born from Persistence

StoriesSeptember 19, 2025

Justo’s Cathedral in Mejorada, an unconsecrated temple, is a unique monument of faith, art, and recycling that inspires global admiration.

Bowl of Andalusian gazpacho Carlos Rubio del Pozo - Shutterstock

Andalusian Gazpacho: A Dish with 2,000 Years of History

Food and DrinkSeptember 10, 2025

Discover the story of Andalusian gazpacho: from Roman legions to gourmet tables, a refreshing dish with 2,000 years of flavor and culture.