Oh, but surely the monastery at San Cugat is a big draw. And based on what @MyDestinationGalicia says, you are not going to deal with industrial suburbs.
And I also understand the allure of walking from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic...
Perhaps there was some confusion, but if you start from Finisterre or Muxía, and walk between the two, then on to Santiago, it is more than 100 km and does qualify for a Compostela.
In fact, when you look at the Compostela registration form you...
Frances from Sarrria is apparently far easier than the Inglés, also a lot easier to break up as you desire ( although it’s definitely doable, just takes more planning - there’s other threads on that if you decide to do the Inglés- which I loved)...
french way. there is a lot of road on the inglés and not sure of you have accommodation every 10 kms. perhaps the portuguese way is the least challenging regarding elevation gain and loss.
@JustJack those are interesting reflections. I'd add that many of those who are walking with religious intentions may be doing so below the sight line, as some (maybe many) who are practicing or reconnecting Catholics fear that they may not be...
‘Sfunny innit. The cruellest, the harshest, curse that my grandmother ever taught me was “may [they] live many lives”. I’ve only ever used it twice but I’ve carried the burden of that lay ever since
If true it’s the logical end point of those who ask ‘what’s the minimum distance to gain a Compostela?’ or use various options to make their holiday easier.
If the minimum distance changed to 50km there would be mass business failures in the...
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