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  1. henrythedog

    Buying credenciales for subsequent caminos

    Quite a number of threads posted by second-timers ask ‘where can I get a credencial in x?’ It’s worth bearing in mind that when arriving in Santiago and claiming your Compostela - if you choose to do - that you can buy new credencials at the pilgrim reception office. I always keep a few spares...
  2. S

    Credential Malaga

    Hi, does anyone know where I can receive a credential in Malaga apart from the Malaga fraternity Tuesday at 19:00. Thank you in advance SteveS
  3. JimG59

    Credencial in Lisbon

    For anyone interested in obtaining a Credencial from Lisbon Cathedral before commencing the Camino Portuguese, the following information will be useful. Dear Jim, For organizational reasons, we advise you to try to obtain credentials at the times indicated below: - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday...
  4. DebR

    Starting from Bayonne - getting a credential

    I’m excitedly counting down until my feet are on the Camino once again in mid-April and - for something different - I’m minded to walk from Bayonne to SJPP over three days before joining the Frances. I won’t necessarily follow a Camino path, just hoping to follow the river (and Google Maps) and...
  5. Walkingboy

    Pilgrim Passport.

    Is there a special pilgrim passport for the Madrid or do you use the one from the resources area on this site?
  6. nonami

    Obtaining a credencial in either Villar de Mazarife or Villadangos?

    Background: Two of us will begin our camino in Leon in later this year. We fly into Madrid the day before (late on Sunday) so can't get a credencial then. We will catch an early train (7am) to Leon to start walking. It appears that we would need to wait until 11am to obtain one from the...
  7. Brightmore

    Compostela from Santiago, encompassing walk to Muxia/Finisterre

    Hello everyone :) Compostela encompassing Muxia/Finisterre Apologies if this has been asked before, I did look! I will be walking from SJPP to Muxia, via Finisterre, then getting the public bus back to Santiago before flying home the following day. My question is if I delay getting my...
  8. Steve Bunn

    Where to Obtain a Credencial for Camino del Salvador in Leon

    Can anyone let me know where in you can a get a credencial for the Camino del Salvador from in Leon?
  9. R

    Honoring the Memory of a Loved One: Walking the Camino

    In May I am planning (for the 2nd time. 1st time fell through in 2020) to walk the Camino Frances in memory of my 17 year old daughter who was killed in a car accident back in March 2022. She wanted to come walk at least part of it, but it was not to be. I plan to have close family (Mom, sister...
  10. S

    Updating Credential Information for Camino Ingles in May 2023

    Hello Dear Friends, i am planning to do the Camino Ingles in May 2023, However i got my Credential in France, where I live, in 2019 and then Covid hit, The address and number of residency cards written on the Credential are no longer correct as i change houses during this time and got a new...
  11. F

    Can I Use the Same Book for Compostela a Year Later from Sarria or Do I Need to Start a New One?

    Please - only if you know for fact: I walked in sept 2022 from SJPD to Burgos - got all my stamps in each place along the way. Now, March 2023 going back and “continuing” from Sarria to Santiago. Would like to use same book and receive Compestello. Can I use same book or because of break in...
  12. H

    Canterbury Cathedral stamps my Camino Ingles Credential

    On my way to Spain to start the Camino Ingles. I stopped by Canterbury Cathedral, and they were more than happy to stamp my credential. I thought it would be a nice link back to England.
  13. roving_rufus

    Unusual places to collect sellos/stamps

    After a discussion on the Camino Portuguese went slightly off piste, but it was an interesting side trail... Beyond albergues and accomodation, where else have you managed to get a sello/stamp/tampon for your credential?
  14. RayZee

    Credencial stamp Location

    Where can I get my credencial stamped in Vila Franca de Xira? Is there a master list of stamp locations for the Camino Portugues (Lisbon to Santiago)?
  15. pepi

    Arriving in SdC, an entirely superfluous post

    I apologize for this completely theoretical, superfluous post, take it with a pinch of humor. I must admit that this question has preoccupied me every time, from the completion of my second Camino to the sixth this year: If, after crossing the motorway bridge, I reach the city limits of...
  16. ruthwa

    Stamp requirements are for last 100 kms.

    Hi, I am in Portomarin after arriving yesterday. from Ferrious. Due to the weather and having a horrible cold I am spending the day here to start walking again tomorrow . Sorry if this is dumb question but do you I need to collect my credencial stamps today as I’m not planning on leaving the...
  17. C

    If I lose my compostela, can I get it reissued?

    If I lose my compostela, can I get it reissued?
  18. hunsta

    One stamp or two. Even if its not the minimum distance?

    OK. Now I know this topic may have come up many times. And I tried the search engine. But didnt come up with a definitive answer. So Im going to ask it anyway. Now I did the Camino Frances back it 2015. Doing the whole journey from SJPdP to SdC. Upon reaching O`Cebreio, conversation came up...
  19. F

    Purchasing a credential

    Hello! I'm in the tentative planning stages for a mid-January (brrr!) camino. Previously in the past, I've picked up credentials in either Le Puy or had one mailed to me from Casa Ivar. I'm deciding between SJPdP, Valcarlos or Roncesvalles) and I wonder...does the Roncesvalles albergue sells...
  20. S

    Where to get camino passport at Lavacolla and Sarria?

    Hello, I am currently at Lavacolla and leaving tomorrow 11am to catch the bus to Sarria. Is that possible for me to get camino passport so I can get a stamp? I heard it is only available at big churches at Santiago de Compostela? Do you think it is worth it for me to take a bus tomorrow morning...

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