Pilgrims on the Way can take one of dozens of pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. Traditionally, as with most pilgrimages, the Way of Saint James begins at one's home and ends at the pilgrimage site.

This legendary pilgrimage, rich in medieval allure, attracts individuals from diverse backgrounds to the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in the beautiful Galicia region in northwest Spain.

The route runs through the whole of northern Spain, from the Basque Country to Santiago de Compostela, along the coasts of the Cantabrian Sea. It begins in Irún and on its way it passes through incredible cities such as San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santander or Gijón.

Mar 25, 2024 · The historic pilgrimage routes lead to the city of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, home to one of Christendom’s holiest sites: the tomb believed to hold the remains of St James the Apostle (called Santiago in Spanish) inside the city’s magnificent cathedral.

Since the Middle Ages pilgrims have traveled the network of routes throughout western Europe leading to the purported tomb of St. James the Greater in Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. The pilgrimage was originally made for religious purposes.

The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James, is a remarkable Catholic pilgrimage to the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela, where the remains of the Apostle St. James the Greater are housed in a stunning reliquary.

The Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James) is an extensive network of ancient pilgrim routes stretching across Europe and coming together at the tomb of St. James (Santiago in Spanish) in Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain.

This itinerary stretches along the 280 kilometres that separate Porto from Santiago de Compostela, in 9 stages along the coast and 3 along the classic Camino. It is known as the Camino Monacal, or the Monastic Camino due to the large number of monasteries that can be found along the route.

Dec 5, 2023 · “The pilgrim who walks to Santiago de Compostela is not only on a journey to a sacred shrine but also on a journey of faith, prayer, and interior renewal.” – St. John Paul II “The pilgrimage to Santiago, marked by the Cross of Christ, is a call to conversion and generosity.” – Pope Benedict XVI (Santiago de Compostela, 2010)

The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a historic pilgrimage leading to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. This journey, rooted in medieval Christianity , has been a significant spiritual path for centuries.