Way of St James - Page 2

Information board with route map of the Northern Way in the municipality of Bareyo Jan Hospodka - Shutterstock

The Camino del Norte: the route that connects roads, ports and shrines

TrailsAugust 27, 2026

Discover the Camino del Norte, an 820-km route between the Cantabrian coast and Santiago, historically connected with the pilgrimage roads to Liébana, Oviedo, and Compostela

Traditional Spanish pintxos barmalini - Shutterstock

Stories, rituals and secrets of the Basque pintxos

Food and DrinkAugust 26, 2026

Discover the history of Basque pintxos, from the Gilda to txikiteo, through taverns, cuadrillas, culinary tradition, and miniature haute cuisine

Visitors exploring Cathedral Beach at low tide JESUS_HIGUERAS_FOTO - Shutterstock

From Cathedral to Cathedral: As Catedrais and the Camino del Norte

StoriesAugust 25, 2026

From As Catedrais to Santiago, discover how Ribadeo’s spectacular beach connects with the Camino del Norte through geology, ancient routes, and pilgrim history

Mural painting of El Cid in Cardeñajimeno (Burgos) By Zarateman - Own work, CC0

El Cid: The pilgrim who never reached Santiago

StoriesAugust 21, 2026

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

A directional sign on the Camino de Santiago with scallop shell and yellow arrow symbols in Tui, Spain Mo Wu - Shutterstock

The Portuguese Way: One itinerary, several options

TrailsAugust 20, 2026

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

Saint Elizabeth, Queen of Portugal ("a Rainha Santa Isabel"), on pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela By António de Holanda - Public Domain

The last league of the “Holy Queen”

StoriesAugust 18, 2026

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

Korean pilgrim on the Way of Santiago Marcos Campos - Shutterstock

How Korea fell in love with the Camino de Santiago

StoriesAugust 7, 2026

Discover how Kim Nam Hee’s book sparked South Korea’s fascination with the Camino de Santiago, transforming it into a cultural phenomenon of inner journey and pilgrimage

El Camino a su paso por Espinosa de los Monteros

The Forgotten Way at Espinosa de los Monteros pasiegosymerindades.com - Shutterstock

Camino Olvidado: The Mountain Pilgrim route

TrailsJuly 23, 2026

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

Puerta del perdón en iglesia santiago villafranca del Bierzo

Door of Forgiveness of the Church of Santiago in Villafranca del Bierzo LFRabanedo - Shutterstock

Church of St. James

SitesJuly 22, 2026

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