Food & Culture
Conxuro da Queimada
This Galician tradition is the reading of an ancient “spell” that dates to the Celtic times and today is still practiced along the Camino de Santiago. ...
Food & Culture
Pulpo a Feira, or Octopus of the Camino de Santiago
Pulpo, or octopus, has become one of the signature foods along the Camino de Santiago. Learn about its history and try our Galician style recipe! ...
Architecture, History
Cistercian Monastery of our Lady of Sobrado
Along the Camino del Norte sits the Cistercian Monastery of our Lady of Sobrado which dates to the 10th Century. ...
Food & Culture
Café on the Camino de Santiago
How to order your coffee along the Camino de Santiago (including Spanish translations). ...
Food & Culture
Marques de Riscal Winery
We visit the impressive Frank Gerhy’s hotel and winery on our Best of the Camino de Santiago tour! ...
Architecture, History
Castillo de Mota del Marqués – a hidden gem along the Via de la Plata
Castillo de Mota del Marqués is along the Via de la Plata, or the Silver route, which is the longest Camino de Santiago in Spain. ...
Food & Culture, History
Fiestas de Carnaval
Learn about the Spanish traditions and foods eaten during the famous celebration of Carnival in Santiago de Compostela. ...
Architecture, History
The Bridge of the Queen – Puente la Reina
The town Puente la Reina which translates to Bridge of the Queen is home to a 11th Century bridge and sits along the French Way of the Camino de Santiago, just west of Pamplona. ...
