The ritual of burning the clothes was performed not just anywhere on the stone roof, but in front of an iron cross
The first known apparition is said to have taken place in Roman Hispania (Spain). According to local tradition, the Virgin appeared to the Saint James the Apostle
An outstanding example of Cistercian architecture, it is an obligatory stop for pilgrims on their way to Compostela along the Via de la Plata
Melide is known for having the best octopus in Spain –even though the town is pretty far away from the shore.
This ancient book is the first comprehensive guide for pilgrims traveling to the shrine of Saint James the Great in Santiago de Compostela
These teachings and practices have significantly influenced the recognition of rest as a fundamental human right, essential for the maintenance of dignity, health, and social justice.
A strange but powerful symbol of the Camino, the scallop shell or vieira
A 13th-century document from the Monastery of Obona is the first in History to mention cider
The Primitive Way of Saint James is called primitive for a rather straightforward reason: it was the first road to Santiago that we know of