Follow The Camino de Santiago

Summary

• A bit of History• The Different routes to Santiago de

Compostela• The Compostela – Pilgrim Certificate• Practical

Let’s look at this

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECwb3Uf1jp8&feature=channel

A Bit of History

St James The Great is executed in 44AD His remains are but on a boat and sailed to The North West of

Spain Buried in a hill of Galicia Found around 820 by Pelayo And from then...

The Beginning of Pilgrimages

140000 pilgrims every year – 5 Million for 20101st European Heritage Trail1st guidebook written ever: Codex Calixtinus (12th Century)Up to 1 Million of pilgrims a year in medieval times3rd place of pilgrimage for Catholics

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The French Way

Most popular route 748km 34 walking days (36 days/35 nights) 8 sections St Jean Pied de Port, Pamplona, Logrono, Burgos, Sahagun,

Leon, Ponferrada, Sarria and Santiago

The Portuguese Way

Through Portugal and Spain 582km 28 walking days (30 days/29 nights) 5 sections Lisbon, Santarem, Coimbra, Porto, Tui

and Santiago de Compostela

The Via de la Plata

From Sevilla to Santiago 998km 47 walking days (49 days/48 nights) 10 sections Seville, Monasterio, Merida, Caceres,

Plasencia, Salamanca, Zamora, Puebla de Sanabria, A Gudina, Ourense and Santiago

The Puy Route

The Camino in France 728km 31 walking days (33 days/32 nights) 6 sections Le Puy en Velay, Aumont Aubrac, Conques, Cahors, Lectoure,

Air sur l’Adour, St Jean Pied de Port

The Northern Way

Costal walk 485km 21 walking days (23 days/22 nights) 4 sections San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Ribadesella, Oviedo

The Original Way

Through the Sierra de Ranadoiro mountains 307km 14 walking days (15days/14 nights) 2 sections Oviedo, Lugo and Santiago

The English Way

Along the Estuary of Ferrol 118km 6 walking days (7 days/6nights) 1 sections Ferrol and Santiago de Compostela

The Finisterre Way

To The End of the World 90km 4 walking days (5 days/4 nights) 1 sections Santiago and Cap Finisterre

The Aragonese Way

From the French border to joining the French Route 132km 1 sections 5 walking days Jaca and Puente de la Reina

Your Credential

Your Pilgrim Certificate

For people who have reached SantiagoWalking 100kmCycling 200kmHorse riding 200km

How to get there

• Flying from Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, London, Frankfurt, Dublin, Rome and more

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Testimonials

“It was an amazing experience. Hotels and other arrangements were excellent. Food was extraordinary!” Algie Mannion, Ireland.

“The priest who stamped our ‘Credentials’ commented in broken English that they were the best he had seen.” James Duffie, Ireland.

“It was the perfect arrangement for me as I was able to enjoy myself without having to worry about a place to sleep at night and carrying my luggage with me. As a Travel Agent and an explorer I would recommend you guys to all my clients and friends.” Vera Torres, UK.

“The walks were amazing and views stunning – we certainly will hope to do further walks.” Esther O’Callaghan, Ireland.

“All queries are dealt with promptly and pleasantly. The organisers go out of their way to be helpful, right down to calling just before the holiday to wish us well.” Lynn Cowlard, Australia.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECwb3Uf1jp8&feature=channel

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGsHEedrtOA 1/2 not as good

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxP8GTZvCVE&feature=related HD2/2 better

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVV0tZgWBHM&NR=1 good intro map of Spain