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Magical places on the Fisterra-Muxía Way: Ponte Maceira

by fjacobea | Jan 4, 2025 | Towns and cities, What to visit?

Pilgrims who decide to continue on their way as far as Fisterra-Muxía, will find very early on a place of extraordinary architectural and natural beauty: Ponte Maceira, only 8 kilometers from Santiago. The place takes its name from the bridge, which was one of the...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

by fjacobea | Dec 20, 2024 | The Ways of Santiago

San Fiz de Solovio: the church where it all began

by fjacobea | Dec 20, 2024 | Cathedral and churches

With its great antiquity and its close relationship with the foundation of the city and the cathedral of Compostela, the church of San Fiz de Solovio is shrouded in legend. Thus it is referred to in many itineraries of pilgrims from other times, such as Leo of...

The Castle of Pambre: A jewel of the French Way

by fjacobea | Dec 8, 2024 | What to visit?

Pambre Castle is located in Palas de Rey, very close to the Camino Frances. It is one of the best preserved fortresses in Spain and undoubtedly the best example of medieval military architecture in Galicia. The fortress was built in the 14th century by the Ulloa...