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
- 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
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
2020
- Pilgrim Pathways: 1-2 day walks on Britain`s Ancient Sacred Ways: 2020
- Many people are inspired by the idea of going on a pilgrimage. TV series such as The Road to Rome and The Road to Santiago have shown that even the averagely unfit celeb can hobble through one. However, few of us have time for such long routes. So what to do?Pilgrim Pathways has the answer: 20 answers in fact. The pilgrimages in this guidebook... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2020
- Wandelgids Pilgrim Pathways | Trailblazer Guides
- Many people are inspired by the idea of going on a pilgrimage. TV series such as The Road to Rome and The Road to Santiago have shown that even the averagely unfit celeb can hobble through one. However, few of us have time for such long routes. So what to do?Pilgrim Pathways has the answer: 20 answers in fact. The pilgrimages in this guidebook... 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
2019
- Basque Country and Navarre: France and Spain Bradt Guide
- This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt`s award-winning guide to the Basque Country and Navarre remains the most comprehensive and in-depth guide available to this multi-lingual, multi-cultural borderland encompassing parts of southern France and northern Spain. This fully revised second edition includes all the elements required for an... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2019
- Reisgids The Basque Country and Navarre - Baskenland | Bradt Travel Guides
- This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt`s award-winning guide to the Basque Country and Navarre remains the most comprehensive and in-depth guide available to this multi-lingual, multi-cultural borderland encompassing parts of southern France and northern Spain. This fully revised second edition includes all the elements required for an... 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
- 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
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
2016
- St-Jacques-de-Compostelle - Puy-en-Velay to Moissac GR65-1 IGN 89020
- Chemin de St-Jacques - the Way of St James in France along the GR65 between Le Puy-en-Velay and Moissac presented at 1:100,000 on a double-sided, waterproof and tear-resistant map from IGN with cartography from their highly popular TOP100 series. The route is prominently highlighted on contoured mapping and annotated with hiking distances.... Read more
United Kingdom
2016
- St-Jacques-de-Compostelle - Moissac to Roncevaux / Roncesvalles GR65-2 IGN 89021
- Chemin de St-Jacques - the Way of St James in France along the GR65 between Moissac and Roncevaux/Roncesvalles in the Spanish Pyrenees presented at 1:100,000 on a double-sided, waterproof and tear-resistant map from IGN with cartography from their highly popular TOP100 series. The route is prominently highlighted on contoured mapping and... Read more
United Kingdom
- Les Chemins de St-Jacques au Pays Basque
- Les Chemins de St-Jacques au Pays Basque covers two routes of the Way of St James in the Basque country: le Chemin de Baztán and le Chemin de Saint-Palais á la côte. The former links Bayonne, Saint-Jean de Luz and Urdax, extending south to Pamplona; the latter links Sare to Saint Palais via Esplette. This is one of the titles in a series of... Read more
United Kingdom
2015
- GR654 Chemins de St-Jacques: Vézelay - Périgueux FFRP Topo-guide No. 6542
- Chemins de St-Jacques: Vézelay - Périgueux, FFRP topoguide Ref. no. 6542, covering the 744km route along the GR654 the Way of St. Jamezs from Vézelay via Limoges to Périgueux. Current edition of this title was published in March 2015.ABOUT THE FFRP (Fédération française de la randonnée pédestre) TOPOGUIDES: published in a handy A5 paperback... Read more
United Kingdom
2016
- Santiago de Compostela - Roncevaux / Roncesvalles to Santiago IGN 89022
- Camino Francés, the main route of the Way of St. James across northern Spain from Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela on a double-sided, waterproof and tear-resistant map from IGN France with cartography and tourist information identical to coverage of this route by Kompass map No. 133.The IGN map differs from Kompass map No.... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2016
- Wandelkaart - Pelgrimsroute (kaart) St-Jacques-de-Compostela, Camino Frances | IGN - Institut Géographique National
- St Jacques de Compostelle : de Roncevaux à CompostelleUne nouvelle série de cartes IGN pour découvrir les chemins mythiques, réalisée en partenariat avec les associations dédiées à ces chemins exceptionnels. Read more
United Kingdom
- Le Chemin du Vézelay: de la Bourgogne aux Pyrénéees
- Le Chemin du Vézelay: de la Bourgogne aux Pyrénéees covers the one of most popular routes of the Way of St. James in France, from the cathedral in Vézelay, across the La Charité-sur-Loire, Bourges, La Souterraine, Limoges, Périgueux, Ste-Foy-la-Grande, Bazas, Mont-de-Marsan and Orthez to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.This title is part of a series of... Read more
Maps
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
United Kingdom
- Santiago de Escoural
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:50,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation. The maps have contours at 20m intervals and in addition to the standard features shown on topographic mapping at this scale also indicate various types of terrain or vegetation (sand, terraces, rocks, woodlands,... Read more
United Kingdom
- Camino de Santiago: Stages 5/5a/6/6a, Sangüesa/Puente la Reina/Los Arcos 50K CNIG Map
- The Way of St James: Stages 5/5a/6/6a, Sangüesa/Puente la Reina/Los Arcos 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
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart 5A-6 Camino Santiago de Compostella Sangüesa - Los Arcos | CNIG - Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- The Way of St James: Stages 5/5a/6/6a, Sangüesa/Puente la Reina/Los Arcos 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
United Kingdom
- Horcajo de Santiago CNIG Topo 632
- Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:50,000 in the MTN50 (Mapa Topográfico Nacional) series from the Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to show different types of terrain, vegetation or... Read more
United Kingdom
- E4 Arquipelago de Cabo Verde
- Plans included:Porto Novo (Ilha de Santo Antão) (1:10 000)Mindelo (Porto Grande) (Ilha de São Vicente) (1:20 000)Ilha de Santa Luzia (1:not known)Porto de Tarrafal (Ilha de São Nicolau) (1:8500)Porto da Preguiça (Ilha de São Nicolau) (1:8500)Baía da Palmeira (Ilha do Sal) (1:15 000)Porto de Sal-Rei (Ilha da Boavista) (1:30 000)Porto da Praia... Read more
United Kingdom
- Camino de Santiago: Stages 7/8/9/10, Los Arcos/Belorado 50K CNIG Map
- Camino de Santiago: Stages 7/8/9/10, Los Arcos/Belorado, 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 35cm panels with... Read more
United Kingdom
- Santiago do Cacem
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:100,000 from the Instituto Geográfico Português, the country’s civilian survey organisation. The maps have contours at 50m intervals and in addition to the standard features shown on topographic mapping at this scale also indicate various types of vegetation (vineyards, olive groves, etc). Each sheet covers... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Santiago do Cacem
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:50,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation. The maps have contours at 20m intervals and in addition to the standard features shown on topographic mapping at this scale also indicate various types of terrain or vegetation (sand, terraces, rocks, woodlands,... Read more
United Kingdom
- Camino de Santiago: Stages 27/28/29/30, Triacastela/Arzúa 50K CNIG Map
- Camino de Santiago: Camino de Santiago: Stages 27/28/29/30, Triacastela/Arzúa, 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... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart 27-30 Camino Santiago de Compostella Triacastela - Arzúa | CNIG - Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- Camino de Santiago: Camino de Santiago: Stages 27/28/29/30, Triacastela/Arzúa, 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... Read more
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
United Kingdom
- Camino de Santiago: Stages 11/12/13/14, Belorado/Boadilla del Camino 50K CNIG Map
- Camino de Santiago: Stages 11/12/13/14, Belorado/Boadilla 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 four 57 x 35cm... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart 11-14 Camino Santiago de Compostella Belorado - Boadilla | CNIG - Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- Camino de Santiago: Stages 11/12/13/14, Belorado/Boadilla 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 four 57 x 35cm... Read more
United Kingdom
- Santiago de Escoural
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:50,000 from the Instituto Geográfico Português, the country’s civilian survey organisation. The maps have contours at 25m intervals and in addition to the standard features shown on topographic mapping at this scale also indicate various types of vegetation (vineyards, olive groves, etc). Each sheet covers an... Read more
United Kingdom
- Camino de Santiago: Stages 31/32, Arzúa/Santiago de Compostela 50K CNIG Map
- 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
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
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
United Kingdom
- Caminos de Santiago / Ways of St. James on the Iberian Peninsula CNIG Overview Map
- 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
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
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
United Kingdom
- Camino de Santiago: Stages 15/16/17/18, Boadilla del Camino/Mansilla de las Mulas 50K CNIG Map
- Camino de Santiago: Stages 15/16/17/18, Boadilla del Camino/Mansilla de las Mulas, 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
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart 15-18 Camino Santiago de Compostella Boadilla - Mansilla | CNIG - Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- Camino de Santiago: Stages 15/16/17/18, Boadilla del Camino/Mansilla de las Mulas, 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
United Kingdom
- The Way of St. James to Compostela: Spanish Section
- 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 Logroño, Burgos, León and Santiago itself.The whole route is covered on 26 panels, each... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
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