Rosalía de Castro: a poetess of Galician blood
Rosalía de Castro was born on 24 February 1837 in Santiago de Compostela. An illustrious writer of the 19th century, she became the author par excellence of modern Galician literature. A pioneer in feminist thought and a forerunner of Spanish poetry, she is a symbol of
History of the island of Cortegada
The island of Cortegada is in the Arousa estuary and forms part of the Maritime-Terrestrial National Park of the Atlantic Islands. Together with the smaller islands of Las Malveiras and Las Briñas, it forms an archipelago.
The Way of Manu: from Vigo to Santiago
Manu has done the Way of Saint James in a group. They started in Vigo and before finishing in Santiago de Compostela they were already planning to do it again.
Cortegada: an island with history and nature
The parish of Santiago de Carril belongs to the municipality of Vilagarcía de Arousa. Its historic port, commercially linked during the 17th to 19th centuries to the city of Santiago de Compostela, was the departure point for Galician emigration to America. Opposite it and a short
The Arousa estuary
The Arousa estuary is the largest of all the Galician estuaries and forms part of the Rías Baixas. The rivers Ulla and Umia flow into it, and its waters are home to the best seafood banks in all of Europe, especially the Carril clams.
The Way of Marta and David: from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago
Marta and David started their Way in Villafranca del Bierzo and reached Santiago de Compostela in seven days. Next time they will do it by bike.
The Way of Sofía and Carmen: Madrid, Tuy and Santiago
Sofía and Carmen did the Portuguese Way in August 2018 with their childhood friends. They assure that it is an experience they will repeat.
The most outstanding cruceiros of Galicia
The cruceiros are located throughout Galicia and there are more than 12,000 registered. The pilgrim can visit the most outstanding for their history or antiquity.
The Way of Valentina: Vallecas, Tuy and Santiago
Valentina did the Portuguese Way from Tuy to Santiago and she believes it is an experience that everyone should do once in their life.
A journey through the cruceiros of the French Way
The cruceiro is a religious monument that is made up of a stone cross. It is usually located at crossroads, near cemeteries or in churches. Along the Way of Saint James, pilgrims can find several of these cruceiros, which have become a symbol of the Galician