Steps to gain Indulgencia Plenaria
The Church states that every pilgrim to Compostela can obtain the indulgencia plenaria (plenary indulgence) or grace of the Jubilee on his or her own if 3 conditions are met.
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The Cross of St. James (or Cruz de Santiago in Spanish): Origin, Meaning and History
The Cross of Saint James is one of the most important and characteristic symbols of the Camino, and is directly related to the Apostle. Today we talk about its origin and historical value, as well as some of the examples where you can see it represented.
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Monte do Gozo
Monte do Gozo is one of the most important points on the Camino de Santiago. We tell you why it has been a key place for pilgrims since medieval times, as well as the origin of its curious name.
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Cruz de Ferro: a symbol of the Camino de Santiago
We tell you the origin, relevance and location of a symbol of the Camino de Santiago as important as the Cruz de Ferro (Cruz de Hierro in castilian).
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Camino de Santiago from Tui
Tui is a famous town outside the pilgrimage to Santiago because it is a border town that separates the countries of Spain and Portugal. But it is also famous within the Jacobean route, more specifically, within the Portuguese Way, for being the starting point for the last 100 km of this route.
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How to take care of your diet on the Camino de Santiago
In this post we will discuss these topics and give a few brief tips that we consider basic for a good daily diet while walking the different Jacobean routes.
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Jacobean Holy Year: preparation and reasons to celebrate 2021
Galicia is getting ready for the Jubilee 2021, eleven years after the last Holy Year. But, what exactly is the Jubilee Year and why do we want you to enjoy it in 2021?
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