34-35 Astorga, Spain
Read more; Day 34 (October 13, 2015) – 16.6 km., Hospital de Orbigo to Astorga;
Day 35 – Astorga;
For extra Camino information and adventure, read about our daughter's amazing journey -
Astorga -
Music from the Photodex Royalty Free Library -
Animated Google Earth link -
Where does the Camino start ?
Most people talk about 'the Camino' but there are many ways, many 'Caminos', all leading to one place: Santiago de Compostela and the tomb of Saint James in the city's cathedral.The Camino de Santiago is not just one route, but many, as traditionally the Camino started from one's own home, wherever that might have been.
The Way of Saint James was one of the most important pilgrimages in the Middle Ages, along with Rome and Jerusalem. Rich and poor made their way to the shrine of Saint James in Santiago de Compostela to redeem their sins. The earliest records of visits to Saint James in Santiago de Compostela date back to the 9th century, in the time of the Kingdom of Asturias, while the 12th century Codex Calixtinus, an illustrated manuscript attributed to Pope Callixtus II but now believed to be the work of French scholar Aymeric Picaud, is the first guide offering advice and practical information to pilgrims embarking on their journey on the Camino de Santiago.
No matter how much advice the Codex could offer, being a pilgrim in the Middle Ages was a dangerous adventure. And that is the reason many 'main' Camino routes developed, as it would be much safer to travel on a set route along with other pilgrims, instead of negotiating quiet and more dangerous roads on their own.
The most popular route and what people have come to think of as 'the Camino' in recent decades is the so-called French Way, the Camino Francés, depicted in documentaries and movies such as The Way. This is the route starting in Saint Jean Pied de Port in France, some 800km away from Santiago, over the French border.
Saint Jean Pied de Port is also where other 'Caminos' coming from further afield converge, such as the Le Puy Way, the Vezelay Way, the Paris and Tours Way, etc.
The French Way crosses the North of Spain: from Saint Jean Pied de Port in the Basque Country across the Pyrenees along the Napoleon Pass to Roncesvalles, then to Pamplona, the Rioja region and its vineyards, on to Castilla y León, the vast Meseta, the breath taking Mountains of León, El Bierzo and finally the green hills of Galicia before reaching Santiago.
The French Way was a very popular trail, one that kings, nobles and clergy invested in to keep pilgims safe, building bridges, hospitals and other infrastructure. Towns and cities sprouted and developed along the Camino Francés.
But other routes followed by those living far from the French Way also appeared; these are also walked today by Camino enthusiasts, veterans and walkers looking to experience different routes to Santiago. They are all special in their own right. Some of them are:
The Portuguese Way developed for pilgrims heading North from Lisbon and Porto. The route was used by the Queen Isabel of Portugal in her pilgrimage to Santiago in the 13th century.
Pilgrims from the UK and Ireland travelled by boat to the Galician coast and then continued their journey on foot, along what it is now called the English Way, from the port cities of Ferrol or A Coruña.
The Northern Way started in the Basque Country and headed West along the coast. It was also used by many arriving by boat to the Northern ports in Spain.
The Original Way or Camino Primitivo, started in Oviedo, Asturias, and was the most common route until the 10th century.
Vía de la Plata or Camino Mozárabe was followed by pilgrims from the South of the Peninsula, all the way from Seville. Today, the last 100km of the Vía de la Plata, from the city of Ourense, is one of the most beautiful final walking sections to Santiago.
Turismo CANTABRIA que visitar
Blog:
Youtube:
Instagram:
Twitter:
Facebook:
Camino Primitivo (Oviedo - Santiago de Compostela) [ CaminoWays.com
The Camino Primitivo or Original Way #caminoprimitivo is the oldest Camino route, first used by devout pilgrims from Asturias in the 9th Century, including King Alfonso II. The Original Way starts in the elegant city of Oviedo, home of El Salvador Cathedral, an important pilgrimage destination for many centuries. Across the mountains of Asturias, the trail takes pilgrims along peaceful tracks, mountain passes with magnificent views and quaint mountain villages. The first half of this Camino route can be challenging but the views are definitely worth the effort!
The city of Lugo marks the half-way point of the Camino Primitivo. The city famous for its impressive UNESCO-listed Roman wall, and for being one of the best places to eat in Galicia. After Lugo, the Camino Primitivo takes pilgrims on an old Roman paved road, crossing quiet hamlets, woodland and unique medieval bridges. The Original Way joins the most famous Camino route, the Camino Francés, in the lively market town of Melide.
Learn more:
Episode 15: Craziest Albergue Ever (Camino De Santiago 2018)
Camino De Santiago 2018 Thru-hike Episode 15! We get back on the trail and head towards a famous albergue. Check back for more videos on the way!
Hi! My name is Cody and I've just given away everything to pursue my dream of adventure around the world. I want this channel to reverberate to all those inner runaway renegades. To the common man or woman that’s always had a goal but doesn’t know where to start or doesn’t even know if it’s worth it. I want this channel to be a place for all those people to come and grab inspiration for chasing their dreams. I still have absolutely no idea how I am going to figure everything out. But I know that I will find a way. And I want you to see that it isn’t just possible to make your goals happen, but that it’s probable if you are willing to roll up your sleeves and break yourself to make it happen. Simply put, it’s time to PONY UP. Because normal sucks.
Contact information:
Blog: runawayrenegade.com
twitter: @runawayrenegad3
Instagram: rawayrenegade
facebook: facebook.com
For business/interview inquiries: rawayrenegade@gmail.com
Don't forget to check out thrufishing.com to watch my brother and I hike the Pacific Crest Trail!
You can follow Jacqui at:
adventurejunkie.co.za
facebook.com/jaxy.purchase
Music Credits:
Champagne Ocean by Ehrling @ehrling
Music provided by Free Music for Vlogs youtu.be/N4fqc50ePxE
The woman singing in the albergue is Amarela. You can listen to more of her music at
36 Astorga to Rabanal del Camino
Read more about this day;
For extra Camino information and adventure, read about our daughter's amazing journey -
Rabanal del Camino -
Animated Google Earth link -
Music provided by the Photodex free library.
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO - CAMINO FRANCÉS - ETAPA 11. THE WAY OF SAINT JAMES - FRENCH WAY - STAGE 11
El Acebo - Trabadelo. Tras descansar en el Acebo realizamos el descenso hasta llegar a la capital del Bierzo, otra monumental e histórica localidad llamada Ponferrada. Continuamos el camino cruzando pequeñas localidades de la comarca hasta llegar a VillaFranca del Bierzo, otro enclave de referencia del peregrino. Finalizamos el día en Trabadelo para poder descansar ante la etapa que se nos presentaba al día siguiente.
Clase turista - Madrid - España
Hoy conocemos este destino ubicado en la peninsula iberica, atractivo por su historia y buen gusto.
Vantour entlang des Jakobswegs - Camino Frances u. Camino del Norte
Pre-Romanic and Modern Age
Reise durch Nord Spanien 2016 - REISEROUTE WEITER UNTEN -
Präromanische und romanische Bauwerke entlang des Camino Frances und Camino del Norte
Avon: Grab von Kathrine Mansfield
Fontainbleau: Schloss
Chartres: Kathedrale Notre-Dame de Chartres
St. Jean Pied de Port
Roncesvalles: Pilgerstation
Monasterio de Leyre: ältestes Kloster (1269-1836) in Navarra bei Yesa
Santa Maria de Eunate: romanische Kirche bei Puente la Reina
Puente la Reina: romanische Brücke über den Fluss Arga
anta Maria de Iranzu: ehemalige Zisterziensabtei in Abarzuza bei Estella
Iglesia de San Andres de Learza: präromanische Kirche
Bodega Ysios: bei Laguardia; Architekt Santiago Caltrava
Laguardia: mittelalterlicher Ortskern
Bodega Marquez Rical: in Elciego; Architekt Frank O. Gehry
Logrono: am Ebro gelegen
Clavijo: Castillo de Clavijo; La Riocha Bike Race
Santo Domingo de la Calzada: spätgotische Kathedrale und Hühnerwunder
Museum Salaguti: bei Sasamon wurde vom Maler und Bildhauer Carlos Salazar Gutiérrez („Salaguti“) im Jahr 1977 in Eigenregie erbaut.
Sasamon: Kollegiatskirche Santa Maria la Real
Castrojeriz: Bergdorf
Canal de Castillo: Schleusenanlage bei Formista
Leon: MUSAC
Astorga: Kathedrale; Bischofspalast (1889 + 1913) von Antoni Gaudi
Castrillo de los Polvazares: gutes Beispiel für ländliche spanische Architektur
Cruz de Ferro: mit 1500 m höchsten Punkt des Jakobswegs Camino Francés am Monte Irago
El Acebo: pittoreskes Bergdorf
Santiago de Penalba: mozarabische Kirche im Bergdorf eines abgelegenen Hochtals
Santiago de Compostela
Ciudade da Cultura da Galicia: Architekt Peter Eisenman
Punta Candieira: Leuchtturm
Punta Estaca de Bares: Leuchtturm
Taramundi: Bergdorf mit Messerschmieden
Santa Maria del Naranco und San Miguel de Lillo: präromanische Kirchen bei Oviedo
Cabo Penas: Leuchtturm
Gijon - San Vicente de la Barquera
Monesterio de Valdedios + San Salvador de Valdediós: Zisterzienserabtei + präromanische Kirche
San Salvador de Priesca: präromanische Kirche
Santiago de Gobiendes: präromanische Kirche
Cangas de Onis: Puente Romano - romanische Brücke
Santa Maria de Labena: präromanische Kirche im mozarabischen Stil
Fahrt durch den Pic de`Europa
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe: Eremitage auf einer Felseninsel
Vitrac/Dordogne
Laguiole: Besuch Manufaktur Honorè Durand
Nevers: Kathedrale, St. Etienne
3 Wochen und 5.500 km
Musik: Chiocarlia Si Suite von Fanfare Chiocarlia
Albergue Domar on the Camino, Fisterra, Spain
My Camino de Santiago walk ended in Fisterra, Spain. The Albergue Domar was a great place to stay, every room with a beautiful view. The beaches and the light tower offer a fantastic setting for the Pilgrim to totally relax after their long journey.