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Astorga is the traditional market town of the Maragatos, a distinct ethnic group of unknown origin, marrying only among themselves, they maintained their traditions and individuality well into recent decades. However, apart from the locally famous Maragato cocido – a typically hearty stew made with up to seven types of meat and sausage, plus chickpeas and cabbage – […]

Queens, maids, women crusaders, fraudsters, beggars, saints…There are plenty of stories related to female pilgrims that break the stereotype of women on the Camino de Santiago from Middle Ages. A recent book “Women and Pilgrimage in Medieval Galicia” narrates and describes the role of these relevant women. A book written by a professional team and coordinated […]

WHAT DID A PILGRIM ON THE CAMINO LOOK LIKE IN THE PAST?  WHICH SYMBOLS HAVE BEEN KEPT? If you visit Galicia you will see countless people walking towards Santiago, often with backpacks and hikers attire. Many of these travellers also carry a long staff with a shell attached to the handle and look some what dishevelled. […]

The Camino signing icons will be unificated. These will be the new icons.         Cover photo of Sergio Kian on Unsplash

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      New exclusive entrance just for pilgrims in Santiago´s Cathedral. Pilgrims are allowed a new exclusive entrance in Santiago´s Cathedral. This new entrance is placed in Praterias square. Only pilgrims with credential will be permitted to get into the Cathedral through this gate. The exit will be through the gate out of Azabacheria. The […]

When you walk over hard rough surfaces for more than 20 kilometers a day, you’re going to get blisters. And bruises, and pulled muscles, and perhaps sprains or worse. You can’t tough it out when you have to walk again tomorrow. Take care of yourself, especially your feet. Remember that there are plenty of  “farmacias” […]

For those  who are traveling in Europe for the first time, the Camino may become  a culture shock to find different things and different attitudes on the Camino. I have known from Sylvia Nilsen( from South African Camino Pilgrims) a list with some hilarious complaints that some foreign pilgrims have made while walking the Camino […]

It is always a good idea to check the general conditions of each transport company to see the specific aspects which might influence your journey, such as checking in baggage, travelling with a bicycle or with pets and the transport service conditions to be met. What kinds of transportation are available on the Camino itself? […]

Think of the Camino as walking several marathons. So preparation and training is essential. If you are going to undertake any long distance walk you must prepare your body for this arduous task. You should be correctly equipped according to the time of year you choose to do the route, your individual characteristics and whether […]