Food & Culture
Caldo Gallego: Galician Soul in a Bowl
Caldo Gallego is a traditional soup from Galicia and is found along the Camino de Santiago. We are sharing our own Andaspain Family Caldo Gallego Recipe! ...
Architecture, History
Portomarin: Galicia’s Sunken History
Learn about Portomarin - a beautiful small town located in the Spanish province of Lugo along the Camino Frances. ...
Food & Culture, History
Mercado de Abastos: Taste the Heart of Galicia
The Mercado de Abastos, or the market here in Santiago de Compostela, began in 1874 with people setting up shops in pavilions made of iron and glass to trade their local Galician products in the town centre. ...
Food & Culture, History
Arzua-Ulloa Annual Cheese Festival
Every Spring, Arzua hosted its annual cheese festival. This event is not to be missed as dairy farmers bring their cheese from all over Spain, as well as promoting the locally made cheese from the farms of Galicia. ...
Food & Culture, History
Easter Traditions on the Camino de Santiago
Semana Santa or "Holy Week" is one of the most special times to be on the Camino de Santiago. Read about the traditions and get our recipes for our favourite Easter cakes! ...
Planning
Camino de Santiago – Guided or Self Guided?
Here are the main differences between our fully guided Camino tours and our self-guided Camino tours! ...
Planning
Why walk the Camino de Santiago?
It´s a good question. Why walk the Camino de Santiago? Why walk over 500 miles – that´s 800 kilometers – along the epic pilgrimage route from the border with France in the Pyrenees to the final destination of Santiago de Compostela (or the other one at Cape ...
Food & Culture
Churros con chocolate: How and where to eat them on the Camino
Churros con Chocolate - Where to eat them and how to make them at home! ...