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28-07-2016The Camino de Santiago in August, kilometres of fairs & festivities
Summer is the season of thousands of festivals, fairs and popular pilgrimages around every corner. And the different routes to Santiago cross many of these celebrations. When you arrive somewhere and find that you're breathing something special, that the streets are decked out and that you are welcomed with even more joy than normal, congratulations: you've arrived just in time for party!
We'll give you suggestions for some festivities that you´ll find in August on your way to Santiago.
Make a stop on the Camino and join the folks!
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Culture & Traditions of the Camino
20-07-2016A daily planner for the 2016 Apostle Festivities
If you've just arrived in Santiago de Compostela after travelling the Camino, you may have noticed that we are in the midst of festivities. After the opening address on the 15th, the city has been in full festivity mode, both day and night. Yet there's still so much left to see! We'll suggest a daily schedule starting today so that you can make the most of the 2016 Apostle Festivities.
And, as a reminder, everything in the official programme costs exactly...zero Euros!
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The Way with Correos
19-07-2016The Post Office, 300 years walking the Way
This past 8 July we celebrated 300 years of the Post Office. All the while, we´ve been travelling many ways...including the Way of Saint James!
Day by day we’ve learned what this route means for pilgrims. Let us show you why our colleagues and their work are inseparable from the pilgrims and the Camino de Santiago.
Won´t you join us on this delivery?
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The Post Office, 300 years walking the Way
Camino Teammates
11-07-2016The 'Pingüigrinos´ of the Antarctic Way arrive in Compostela
Good news! Remember that we recently wrote about the Antarctic Way? Well, since the 7th of July, it´s a reality. The ´pingüigrinos´ (penguin-pilgrims) of the Hesperides Oceanographic Research Vessel recently set foot on the Obradoiro Square.
We walk you through the details!
Advices for cycling the Camino de Santiago
If you're thinking of becoming a 'bicigrino' (bike pilgrim), there are some important things to consider before hitting the road. We'll discuss some of them in this new Postcards from the Camino article. Let's roll!
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Advices for cycling the Camino de Santiago
Tips to do the Camino
16-06-2016Where to sleep on the Camino de Santiago | Types of accommodation
Today we discuss the different accommodation options you'll find along the Camino. There are endless possibilities and it is important to know what they are and how they work to make the best choice. A good night's rest is essential to enjoy the Camino. Take care of yourself while respecting your fellow pilgrims.
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Culture & Traditions of the Camino
09-06-2016World Oceans Day: The Way by the sea
The pioneer pilgrims from England and Ireland gave the Camino Inglés its name: the first route by sea to Santiago de Compostela. The relationship between the Camino and the sea is one that is both very long and still very much alive.
On World Oceans Day we discuss the routes that traverse the seas and travel the coasts, and are becoming increasingly popular. As Machado said: 'let's open roads on the sea'. Come aboard and join us!
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World Oceans Day: The Way by the sea
The Way with Correos
26-05-2016Friend Shops of Correos: your shopping along the Camino
The Way of Saint James, while very long, is full of culture, history, tradition and gastronomy... it is not uncommon for many pilgrims to want to take home a small part of this tremendous wealth. But your backpack is not Mary Poppins' magical bag and it would be impossible to enjoy the Camino carrying a heap of bags.
To meet this need, we have created a network of Friend Shops, where you can buy and send your purchases with the same guarantees you'd get from one of our Post Offices.
Read on to know all the details!
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