Xacobeo 2027: Holy Year On The Camino De Santiago

A year is called Ano Xacobeo or Jacobean Year when the Feast of Saint James which is on 25th July falls on a Sunday. This means it is a Holy

Why is the Finisterre Camino route special for pilgrims?

The Finisterre Camino route is a Camino de Santiago trail that takes pilgrims further West from Santiago de Compostela to Cape Fisterra; and further along the Atlantic coast to Muxia.

What is the shortest Camino walk?

The shortest Camino walk is the route known as the Camino Ingles, in Northern Galicia. The Camino Ingles has, in fact, two official starting points: the port-cities of A Coruña

8 Things to do and see in Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela, Galicia’s capital, is much more than the last stop on your Camino de Santiago journey. Let us take you on a tour of this wonderful historic UNESCO World Heritage city, here’s our list of top things to do and see in Santiago de Compostela.

Essential guide to the Camino de Santiago

Today we introduce you to the fascinating history, routes and symbols of the Camino on a simple and practical essential guide to the Camino de Santiago. What is the Camino

Top Tips for Walking the Camino de Santiago with a school group

Walking the Camino de Santiago with a school group gives students a chance to learn about local history, culture and religion in a very different and active way, as well

What is the Compostela certificate?

What is the Compostela certificate and how can you get yours? Today we introduce you to the fascinating origins of the Compostela certificate and how you can get yours after

What is the Botafumeiro and when can I see it?

What is the Botafumeiro? The Botafumeiro is an impressive ‘censer’ or thurible that measures 1.50 metres and weighs 53kg and one of the most striking rituals at the Cathedral of

When is the best time to do the Camino de Santiago?

When is the best time to do the Camino de Santiago? This is a common question and one with many answers. Most pilgrims embark on their Camino journey generally from

Camino de Santiago guided tours or self guided, what is the best one for you?

Camino de Santiago guided tours or self guided, what is the best one for you? Every pilgrim has a different idea of how they would like to experience the Camino

5 Memorable sports tours for schools and clubs

Looking for ideas for a thrilling sports-themed trip abroad or training camp for your school or team? From active adventures to training camps, the travel experts at JWT Sports have

Practical travel tips for the covid world

As we learn how to live, and travel, with COVID 19 as part of our world, we’d like to share a few useful and simple travel tips to help you

What is the Camino Frances route?

The Camino Frances route, or French Way, is the best known of the Camino de Santiago routes to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, in North West Spain. It is a

How far do you walk on the Camino each day?

Today we discuss a very common question for Camino beginners and first time pilgrims: How many miles a day do you walk on the Camino? How far do you walk

Easy guide to accommodation on the Camino de Santiago

Where do you sleep on the Camino de Santiago? Is a common question among those looking to embark on this fantastic journey for the first time. This simple guide to

How to book the Camino de Santiago

Today we share some simple tips on the different travel options available to pilgrims and how to book the Camino de Santiago. There are many different ways to experience the