Credential
Pilgrims travelling along the Way of St. James for religious or spiritual reasons, and who therefore want to obtain the so-called ‘Compostela’ certificate at the end, as well as those... read more

On Foot, on Horseback or Cycling
Although most pilgrims undertake the Way of St. James on foot, more and more are doing so on horseback or cycling.read more

Time of Year
Spring and autumn are usually the best times of year for undertaking the Way of St. James. You can thereby avoid the rigours of the winter and summer and, above all, the overcrowded hostels... read more

Clothing and Luggage
In the Middle Ages, walkers started out with little more than a bag, a staff or crook on which to lean, a cape for protecting themselves and a scallop shell on their chest as an identifying... read more

Stages
The stages are usually planned before undertaking the trip, depending on the starting point, type of pilgrimage (on foot, on horseback or cycling) and the kilometres you want to cover. Due to a... read more

Advice for the Disabled
Apart from following the general advice for pilgrims, disabled persons should pay special attention to their physical condition and prepare thoroughly before beginning. They should consider the... read more

Signs along the Way of St. James
In general, the different roads to Santiago are sufficiently signposted and any deficiencies can be overcome by using the maps included in all practical guides.read more

Hostels
During the early years of the pilgrimage’s revival (in the eighties), the present-day network of pilgrim hostels did not exist. Walkers were therefore put up in parishes, public places... read more

Health Advice
The Way of St. James requires extra effort in relation to the pilgrim’s everyday life and therefore requires a special diet and healthcare.read more

How to Enter Santiago de Compostela
Cyclists travelling along the Way of St. James can enter Plaza del Obradoiro via the same urban route as walkers and no prior authorisation is required. It is very important to obey the Highway... read more

How to obtain the "Compostela"
Those who manage to reach Santiago unaided, during any year, are awarded the “Compostela”, a certificate issued by the Pilgrim Office to certify that the route has been travelled due... read more

Pilgrim Mass
A daily Pilgrim Mass is celebrated at Santiago Cathedral’s high altar; it is attended by travellers from all over the world.read more

Pilgrim hostels in the city
Pilgrim hostels:  Monte do Gozo Rúa do Gozo, 18 (Airport road). 15820 Santiago Tel: (+34) 981 558 942 Fax: (+34) 981 562... read more