3 signs that you will find along the Camino de Santiago
If you have ever visited any of the areas of the Camino de Santiago, have traveled a section or have already done the whole way, you will surely recognize these three signs that we are going to talk about. In this way, throughout the entire journey you will find the famous yellow arrows, the milestones or […]
The "Codex Calixtinus"
In addition to the remains of the apostle, one of the most precious treasures kept in the cathedral of Santiago is the so-called "Codex calixtinus", also popularly known as "the first guide to the Camino de Santiago", written in the 1140th century. The "Codex calixtinus" is a medieval manuscript dating from about the year XNUMX, which […]
Ultreia!
One of the words frequently associated with the Camino, to the point that the pilgrim will come across it in all kinds of contexts when beginning their journey, is "Ultreia!" What does it mean, and where does it come from? "Ultreia" is a Latin word, and literally means "beyond!" Originally from the 'Codex calixtinus', the […]
Yellow arrows and Father Elías Valiña
If you have done the Camino a Santiago or are doing it, you will know how well marked the route is, and you will be familiar with the ubiquitous symbol of the yellow arrow, the standard indicator on all Jacobean routes and the surest sign that we are on the Camino de Santiago. right way to Santiago. The yellow arrow is […]
The cross of Tau
One of the most important symbols associated with the Camino is the Tau cross, which we can see, for example, in the Pórtico de la Gloria in the Cathedral of Santiago, in which the apostle is represented with a staff topped by it. This cross has a long tradition behind it, dating back to […]
The scallop, symbol of the Camino
The scallop (pectinidae) is a mollusk that has become the symbol of pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. Because? There are several theories. According to some, since it is a typical Galician mollusk, pilgrims took it back to their homes as proof of having completed the Camino. (Interestingly, the species most associated with […]
