Travellers heading to Galicia are being warned to plan ahead after Aena confirmed that Santiago-Rosalía de …
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For most teenagers, leaving home without a phone feels unthinkable. For seven young people in Spain, …
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Expreso de La Robla: the luxury train built on a coal railway
Expreso de La Robla sells something Spain rarely markets properly: the beauty of travelling slowly through …
Every year on 25 July, towns and cities across Spain mark the feast of Saint James …
For centuries, pilgrims have walked across Spain to reach the sacred city of Santiago de Compostela. …
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Santiago bursts to life with 6,500 pilgrims in two days
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Santiago de Compostela has seen a dramatic influx of pilgrims at the start of May, with …
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Oviedo: Pilgrimage, power and cider in the heart of Asturias
In northern Spain, nestled between green hills and misty peaks, lies Oviedo – the historical capital …
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Record-breaking year for the Camino de Santiago: 2024 in numbers
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Else Beekman
For the third year in a row, the Camino de Santiago has shattered records. In 2024, …
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The Pope questions the ‘authenticity’ of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
The Camino de Santiago, one of the world’s most renowned pilgrimage routes, has become a global …
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Tourism impact on the Camino de Santiago: Locals call for respect
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Else Beekman
The Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage route with centuries of history, is increasingly becoming a victim …