We continue to review the monthly numbers of pilgrims. The Way is reborn, the wishes and dreams of thousands of pilgrims are waiting for any possibility to come ... but many are already walking to Compostela! 14,828 pilgrims collected the Compostela: 7,809 men and...
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977 pilgrims in April: Most were Spanish, but the presence of Europe, America and even China is increasing!
We continue to review the monthly numbers of pilgrims. Still in a difficult moment of Covid-19, with perimeter closures between Autonomous Communities and on the border with Portugal, the Camino has begun a slow recovery in April. The wishes and dreams of thousands of...
194 pilgrims arrived in Santiago in March: Most were Spanish, but also from many European countries, Asia and America!
We continue to review the monthly numbers of pilgrims. Still in Covid-19 times, with many restrictions and perimeter closures, the Camino began a slow recovery in the month of March. Who knows what reasons drive some pilgrims to try to get to Santiago facing so many...
3 pilgrims from Spain, France and Switzerland collected the Compostela last February
We continue to review the monthly numbers of pilgrims. At the worst moment of Covid-19, with more restrictions and perimeter closures, the Camino continued to welcome some pilgrims. As many people point out in the pilgrimage forums: who knows what motives push some...
60 PILGRIMS TOOK THE COMPOSTELA IN THE MOST COMPLICATED JANUARY OF THE LAST DECADES
We continue to review the monthly numbers of pilgrims. At the worst moment of Covid-19, with more restrictions and perimeter closures, the Camino continued to welcome some pilgrims. As many people point out in the pilgrimage forums: who knows what motives push some...
99 PILGRIMS TOOK THE COMPOSTELA IN THE MOST COMPLICATED DECEMBER OF THE LAST DECADES
We continue to review the monthly numbers of pilgrims. At the worst moment of Covid-19, with more restrictions and perimeter closures, the Camino continued to welcome some pilgrims. They were long-distance pilgrims who had left before the restrictions or others who...
Holy Year 2021: Paolo Caucci von Saucken, Rector of the Confraternita di San Jacopo di Compostella
In the silence of San Nicolás, the desire of the pilgrims to set foot on the sacred route is heard louder than ever, the desire of the hospitaleros who dream of seeing them descend again from Mostelares and, under the snow, the tremor of the Camino that longs for the...
Holy Year 2021: Jose Antonio de la Riera. Pilgrim, writer, researcher (FICS, Via Mariana Association)
For all those who this new Holy Year are going to travel that sacred space, bequeathed by history, which is the Camino de Santiago. For all the veterans who want to renew that trip to Ithaca through Sparta. For those who are approaching the Camino for the first time,...
Holy Year 2021: Anne Born. Pilgrim and writer (USA)
Holy Year story What is different about walking to Santiago de Compostela during a Holy Year? That’s easy to answer – it’s simply magical. It was ten years ago. I read in the local paper that a holy door into this cathedral I had read about but never seen, in a region...
Holy Year 2021: Tomoko Morioka. Founder and former President of the Association of Friends of the Camino de Santiago in Japan
For all friends on the Camino de Santiago, The Camino is always there and in your heart. Thanks to all the friends of the Camino and we'll see you soon! A big hug from Japan Tomoko Morioka: Founder and former president of the Association of Friends of the...
Holy Year 2021: J.Luis Fernández Ansedes. President of the Association “Abriendo Camino” (Mondoñedo-Lugo) and Vice President for Galicia of the Association of Associations “Camino de Santiago del Norte”
Friends, Companions and Pilgrims of the Ways of Santiago. I hope you have faced and overcome the year of the pandemic, as well as possible. My congratulations to Those who have walked or traveled through the different pilgrimage routes Those who have had to be...
Holy Year 2021: Oihana Trojaola. Volunteer ACC, Camino Society Ireland, Luz del Camino Portugues and Solas an Camino Éireannaigh
We are many pilgrims who this 2020 have traveled unique and special stages, full of joy and sadness, alone or in the company of our pilgrim family. A path of sacrifices in order to protect our friends and families. A Way that some have left unexpectedly and others...