Category: Camino de Santiago

Articles and news about the Way of Saint James, the Christian Pilgrimage in Northern Spain to the resting place of the Apostle Saint James

Announcing the 2016 Camino Forum Walks

We are delighted to announce that we are officially launching our 2016 Camino Forum Walks.

4 scheduled group tours specially made for Ivar Rekve’s Camino de Santiago Forum Members.

— Camino Frances: May the 10th to May the 17th
— Camino Frances: September the 6th to September the 13th
— Camino Portuguese Spiritual Way: May the 27th to June 4th
— Camino Portuguese Spiritual Way: September the 23rd to October 1st

Finally, get to meet other forum members and Ivar while experiencing the best the last 112 km (70 miles) of the French Way has to offer, staying in 3 to 4* hotels and luxurious Galician Manors.
There are only 14 spot in each walk and it will be guided by the owner of MyDestination Galicia, Mark Auchincloss, so book early.

Find out more on either website or by contacting us

Using Santiago Matamoros for political reasons in Medieval Times

In the middle of the 9th century, the Iberian peninsula was a large, bloody battlefield, as a result of the constant fighting between Christians and the Arab invaders. The south of Spain was controlled by the Arabs where they consolidated their supremacy by converting much of the old Visigoth élite to Islam. Still, Galicia, parts of Leon, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque area have not been subdued (where the French Way passes).

Santiago Matamoros in the Cathedral of Burgos
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The Parador of Santiago de Compostela – el Hostal de los Reyes Católicos

About the Parador of Santiago de Compostela

The Parador of Santiago de Compostela

Certainly, one of the most luxurious and beautiful hotels in Spain. The Parador de Santiago, known as the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, is a blend of history, art and tradition, the dream of pilgrims and emblem of Santiago. This 5* luxury hotel is located on Obradoiro Square near the cathedral, creating an area of spectacular beauty in one of the most visited provincial capitals in the world. The exclusivity of the location, the quality of the accommodation and the cuisine on offer makes it a perfect place to stay in the City of the Apostle.

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