Tui belongs to the Pontevedra region of Galicia, Spain and the city is the official starting point of the last 100kms of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. Nestled on the banks of the Rio Minho, Tui is a border town just across the river from Valenca in Portugal. Notwithstanding its small size, the cathedral city […]
24 Hours In Valenca on the Portuguese Camino de Santiago.
Valenca do Minho takes its name from the Rio Minho that runs through this natural and lush region of northern Portugal. Valenca is a border town that lies on the banks of the Rio Minho opposite Tui in Spain. As a major starting point of the last 100km of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, Valenca […]
Camino De Finisterre – To The End Of The World & Beyond
While Santiago de Compostela is the place to reach on all Caminos de Santiago, the alleged final resting place of St James, many Pilgrims choose to end their journey at Cape Finisterre, which was once believed to be the end of the world. Cape Finisterre is located on the Atlantic Coast, around 90 kilometres from […]
Enjoy A Sizzling Summer On The Camino De Santiago
Here comes the sun! The summer months of late June, July and August are peak season on the Camino. The sun is shining, sardines sizzle on the grills of every restaurant, Sangria is the drink of the day, and the Caminos are buzzing with happy Pilgrims to wish a Buen Camino! I have walked both […]