Iconic walk along historical heritage
Put on your hiking boots and walk the impressive, ancient pilgrimage route to the world-famous tomb of the apostle James in Santiago de Compostela . Watch Spain 's historical heritage pass you by as you walk past towns with beautiful castles, cathedrals, mysterious landscapes full of peaks and valleys, lush cornfields and idyllic villages from a bygone era. Cross the provinces of Léon and Lugo, enjoying a remarkable wealth of fauna along the way until you see the towers of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and a magical experience comes to an end.
Tips & Tops walking trip pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela:
- Take an unforgettable journey through historical heritage while staying in comfortable hotels where you can relax after an impressive and exciting day
- You don't have to worry about carrying your luggage, it will be transported from hotel to hotel for you
- Visit the cathedral in Léon , known as 'Pulcra Leonina', one of the most important Gothic buildings in Spain
- Visit Hostal San Marcos, formerly an important overnight stop for pilgrims and later the headquarters of the Order of Saint James whose soldiers protected the pilgrims
- Hike to the 1,500-meter-high La Cruz del Hierro, a magical hiker's point and the highest point on the entire trail
- On a clear day, enjoy breathtaking views from the tops of the sanctuary of Cebreiro
- You will walk through Ligonde , whose hospital hosted Emperor Charles I and his son Phillip II, the famous pilgrims of the sixteenth century
- Climb to the town of A Lavacolla where the pilgrims used to wash their bodies in the passing stream, 'Lavacolla' is derived from 'lava colea', an uninhibited reference to the hygiene of the genitals
- Take a walk through the ancient city of Santiago de Compostela, declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985
- In addition to the majestic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, also visit the rest of the complex such as the museum, the excavations, the Portico de la Gloraia and the Corticela chapel
