Santiago de Compostela Pilgrims Way
Description
- Name Santiago de Compostela Pilgrims Way
- End of trail Santiago de Compostela
- Traildino grading MW, Moderate walk, backpacking trail
- Hut tour grading T1, Walk
Ever since the year 813, when the tomb of St.James was claimed to be (re-)discovered there, the city of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain has attracted many thousands of Christian pilgrims from all parts of Europe, particularly in the Middle Ages. As a result, there is no single route or trail. Of course, it all depends on where you start your pilgrimage.
Almost every West European country has an association, society or confraternity dedicated to pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, often carrying the name of the apostle involved: St.James, known by numerous translations such as Sint Jacob, Sint Jakobus, Saint-Jacques, Sankt Jakob, Sant Iago, etc. These organisations all provide information on the pilgrimage to their members, and also issue an official internationally recognized ‘pilgrim pass'. Having collected the correct stamps en route, pass-holders are entitled to the official ‘Compostela' certificate to prove that the pilgrimage was accomplished as intended.
Visit Traildino's overview page for the Way of Saint James / Camino de Santiago.
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Books
United Kingdom
2021
- Camino de Santiago: The ancient Way of Saint James pilgrimage route from the French Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela
- El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the ancient Christian pilgrimage route has been travelled for over a thousand years to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where, legend has it, the bones of St James are buried. This guide follows the most popular route, starting at St Jean-Pied-de-Port in south-west France and heading all the way... Read more
United Kingdom
2020
- DK Eyewitness Chile and Easter Island
- Venture to Chile - a diverse landscape of vibrant towns and natural wondersWhether you want to hike the spectacular peaks of Torres del Paine, go stargazing in San Pedro de Atacama or relax with world-class wine in the Central Valley, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Chile and Easter Island have to offer.... Read more
United Kingdom
- Walking The Camino: A Modern Pilgrimage To Santiago
- In May 2006, armed only with a small rucksack and a staff, Tony Kevin, an overweight, sedentary, 63- year-old former diplomat, set off on an eight-week trek across Spain. But this was not just a very long walk - it was a pilgrimage. From Granada, in the southeast, to Santiago de Compostela, in the far northwest, Tony followed the Via Mozarabe... Read more
United Kingdom
- Call of the Camino
- The experiences of an ordinary man on the pilgrim`s path are charted in this narrative that walks along the Camino Frances to the shrine of Saint James at Santiago de Compostela and then on to Finisterre, the westernmost point of Spain. The history of the Camino is recounted, as well as several of the myths, legends, and miracle stories that... Read more
United Kingdom
2019
- Portugal`s Rota Vicentina: Alentejo and Algarve coastal route
- Guidebook to walking Portugal`s Rota Vicentina, a stunning 220km route down the southwestern Atlantic coast, through the Alentejo and Algarve districts. The route, which is suitable for all fit walkers and is not technically difficult, is described across 12 stages, making it perfect for a two-week holiday.Walkers who appreciate sunny days,... Read more
United Kingdom
- Pilgrimage: The Great Pilgrim Routes of Britain and Europe
- Shortlisted for a 2018 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award.Ten historic pilgrim routes of Western Europe, inspiration for today`s long distance walker. Pilgrimage in Europe is thriving on a massive scale. In 1990 the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela recorded less than 5000 pilgrims: today that figure is at least 200,000 a year. Author Derry... Read more
United Kingdom
- DK Eyewitness Spain
- Discover Spain - a compelling country filled with must-see sightsWhether you want to explore Granada`s spectacular Alhambra palace, watch swirling flamenco dancers in Seville or walk through lush countryside on the epic Camino de Santiago, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Spain has to offer.From the golden... Read more
United Kingdom
2019
- The Camino Ingles and Ruta do Mar
- To Santiago de Compostela and Finisterre from Ferrol, A Coruna or Ribadeo Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2019
- Wandelgids Camino Inglés and Ruta Do Mar | Cicerone
- Guidebook to walking the Camino Inglés and Ruta do Mar pilgrim routes in northwest Spain. Describes the 116km Camino Inglés from Ferrol or A Coruña to Santiago de Compostela and the of the 190km Ruta do Mar linking Ribadeo with the Inglés at Ferrol. Includes the 120km Camino Finisterre from Santiago to Finisterre or Muxia. Read more
United Kingdom
- My Journeys
- Experiences on the Caminos of Santiago de Compostela and the Chicamocha Canyon Read more
United Kingdom
- Walking Notes Camino Frances
- Day to day from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela Read more
United Kingdom
- A Personal Journey
- 26 Days Traveling The Camino De Santiago: Spiritual, Adventurous, Pilgrimage, and Backpacking - My Way Read more
United Kingdom
2018
- The Camino Portugues
- From Lisbon and Porto to Santiago - Central, Coastal and Spiritual Caminos Read more
United Kingdom
- Guided by Shadows
- A Westward Walk on Spain's Camino de Santiago Read more
Maps
United Kingdom
- Rías Baixas CNIG Map
- Rías Baixas region of Galicia in northern Spain on a contoured and GPS compatible map at 1:100,000 from IGN/CNIG using cartography of their civilian topographic survey of Spain. Coverage extends from north of Santiago de Compostela and Cape Finisterre to the Portuguese border.Contours are 100m intervals, enhanced by relief shading plus... Read more
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart 19-22 Camino Santiago de Compostella Mansilla - Rabanal | CNIG - Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- Camino de Santiago: Stages 19/20/21/22, Mansilla de las Mulas/Rabanal del Camino, in a series of double-sided topographic maps at 1:50,000 from the Spanish civilian survey organization, overprinted with the route and sights, plus information of accommodation and other facilities, route profiles, etc.Each 1:50,000 map is double-sided and has... Read more
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart 31-32 Camino Santiago de Compostella Arzúa - Santiago | CNIG - Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- The Way of St James: the two last stages, 31 and 32, from Arzúa to Santiago de Compostela, plus a street plan of Santiago de Compostela in a series of double-sided topographic maps at 1:50,000 from the Spanish civilian survey organization, overprinted with the route and sights, plus information of accommodation and other facilities, route... Read more
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Dominicaanse Republiek | Borch
- Dominican Republic / Republica Dominicana 1 : 600 000 ab 9.9 EURO Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata & Region, Puerto Plata, Santiago, Santo Domingo & Region, Santo Domingo, Colonial Santo Domingo Borch Maps. Neuauflage, Nachdruck Read more
Netherlands
2020
- Wandelatlas - Pelgrimsroute (kaart) 161 Chemins de Compostelle GR65 | Michelin
- Véritable petit atlas détaillant chaque étape avec indications précises concernant les villes de départ et d'arrivée ainsi que pour les localités traversées (auberges, refuges, restaurants, pharmacies, gare, épiceries, Km parcourus, Km restants....).Ce petit atlas suit le chemin du... Read more
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart 23-26 Camino Santiago de Compostella Rabanal - Triacastela | CNIG - Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- Camino de Santiago: Stages 23/24/25/26, Rabanal del Camino/Triacastela, in a series of double-sided topographic maps at 1:50,000 from the Spanish civilian survey organization, overprinted with the route and sights, plus information of accommodation and other facilities, route profiles, etc.Each 1:50,000 map is double-sided and has four 57 x... Read more
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Camino de Santiago - Camino Frances | CNIG - Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- Northern Spain on an overview map at 1:500,000 highlighting the course of the Camino Francés route of the Way of St James from the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela via Burgos and León. Published by Spain’s civilian survey organization as part of their set providing topographic coverage of the route at 1:50,000, the map is also available... Read more
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Spanje Noord - Camino de Santiago | Freytag & Berndt
- Spanien - Jakobsweg, Autokarte 1:400.000 ab 10.9 EURO Touristische Informationen, Pilgerpass, Citypläne, Ortsregister mit GPS Freytag & Berndt Autokarte Read more
Netherlands
2020
- Wandelatlas - Pelgrimsroute (kaart) 160 Camino de Santiago | Michelin
- Parcourez le Chemin Français (Camino Francés) avec ce petit atlas de poche Michelin. L'outil idéal pour mieux s'y retrouver lors de la préparation du voyage de randonnée sur ce sentier historique qui part de Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, dans le Pays basque français, et qui traverse tout le nord de l'Espagne... Read more
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Pelgrimsroute (kaart) 133 Spanischer Jakobsweg | Kompass
- The main route of the Way of St James to Compostela across northern Spain presented at 1:100,000 on a durable, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Kompass, arranged as 26 separate strips, each with a route profile, plus additional street plans of central Logro Read more
Netherlands
2013
- Wandelkaart Parques Nacionales Parque Naturel Lago de Sanabria y alrededores | CNIG - Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- Lago de Sanabria Natural Park and the surrounding area of north-eastern Spain near the Portuguese border on a detailed, GPS compatible topographic map at 1:50,000 from the country Read more
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 94 Santiago de Compostela | CNIG - Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:50,000 in the MTN50 (Mapa Topogr Read more
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart 571 Galicia - Santiago de Compostela - Vigo - La Curuna (Galicië) noordwest Spanje | Michelin
- Une carte fiable pour parcourir les régions d'Europe Read more
United Kingdom
- Santiago AB Kartenverlag Hiking Map
- Santiago Island in the Cape Verde archipelago on a detailed, GPS compatible map at 1:50,000 from AB Kartenverlag, highlighting 33 hiking and mountain bike routes and including small plans of Praia, Tarrafal and Cidade Velha. The map is double-sided with a very generous overlap between the sides. Contours with relief shading and spot heights... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Santiago - Kaapverdische Eilanden | AB Kartenverlag
- Santiago Island in the Cape Verde archipelago on a detailed, GPS compatible map at 1:50,000 from AB Kartenverlag, highlighting 33 hiking and mountain bike routes and including small plans of Praia, Tarrafal and Cidade Velha. The map is double-sided with a very generous overlap between the sides. Contours with relief shading and spot heights... Read more
Netherlands
- Pelgrimsroute (kaart) - Wandelkaart Camino de Santiago in Spanje | CNIG - Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- All roads leading to Santiago de Compostela in the Iberian Peninsula are represented on this Caminos de Santiago / The Way of St. James Map. Routes highlighted on a physical map of the Iberian Peninsula at 1:1,250,000 from IGN/CNIG, Spain civilian topographic survey organization. The base map with altitude colouring and relief shading provides... Read more