Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James)
The Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrim routes heading west across Spain ending at the tomb of St. James in Santiago de Compostela. The most popular route is the Camino Frances which starts in St. Jean-Pied-du-Port Spain (780km).
These pilgrim routes have been used for hundreds of years. In the 1200s while the Moors were invading Spain, they threatened the pilgrims, and made the passage difficult and dangerous. The pilgrims looked to the North, on the other side of a mountain range the Northern Route along the Northern Coast became the new route.
The Camino del Norte is one of the longer routes. It starts in Hendaye in France at the Spanish Border and is 840km. The scenery is stunning as you make this journey with the coastline to the North and the protective mountains 40 kms to the South. Each day you walk West. Up hill as leave a harbour town each morning and down hill when you arrive each night, long detours to find a bridge over the tributaries and rivers.
Walking the Camino de Santiago is more than just a trek; it’s a journey that enriches the mind, body, and soul in profound ways. This pilgrimage offers a rare opportunity to step away from daily routines and dive into a transformative experience of self-discovery, mental clarity, and inner peace.
Along the Camino, pilgrims find themselves surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, historical treasures, and a deep cultural heritage, all while building friendships with people from around the world who share in the journey. The daily rhythm of walking not only strengthens the body but also refreshes the mind, providing a break from the constant demands and distractions of modern life.
It is the one of the best things you can do in your life…