The Way of St. James

The Traces of the Journey.

From the green hills of Roncesvalles to the majestic cathedrals, the Camino de Santiago reveals itself as a constantly evolving story.

The Camino de Santiago is the name given to a group of medieval Christian pilgrimage routes that lead to the tomb of Saint James the Greater, located in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, or so we were led to believe.

Journalist and demigod Nieves Concostrina explains it better in her podcast:

The Camino de Santiago to Santiago de Compostela and the Kumano Kodo in Japan are the only two pilgrimage routes registered as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Both networks originated in the 10th century and have been traveled by millions of pilgrims over the centuries.

Ephemeral Encounters: Shared Stories in Shelters and Trails

Along the Camino, simple hostels and dusty trails become settings where the stories of pilgrims intertwine.

In each fleeting encounter, from the solitary pilgrim seeking redemption to the bustling group of friends sharing laughter in the dimness of a hostel, a web of human connections is woven. Anonymous faces become traveling companions, and personal stories intertwine with the symphony of the Camino.

As the sun sets and darkness takes over the landscape, the cathedrals along the Camino de Santiago emerge as guardians of spirituality.

At the end of each pilgrimage, whether in the silence of Santiago Cathedral or in the tranquility of the hostels, pilgrims discover that the Camino de Santiago is not just a physical journey, but a pilgrimage of the soul.