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Note from mod — I have deleted this first post, because it describes a long and confusing process that is apparently now totally corrected. But there is still good info on this thread about buying tickets and entering the Alhambra.

Camino Frances has Cruz de Ferro, where you leave the symbolic stone that carries all your burdens. I loved that part of my Camino, it was a high point. Now in August I will walk the Camino Portuguese, and I'm wondering if there is a like feature on this or any other route to Santiago? I've seen...

Good morning everyone: I am starting a new thread here for updates about the re-opening of Santa María de Eunate. On Wednesday I will post information for everyone concerning the hours when the church will be open for visits and the changes that are coming. Subscribe to this thread if you...

What would be the best way to start walking el Primitivo from the churches in Naranco? Where should I join el Camino from there? Thank you.

This is Portomarin in Spain, through which we walked on the Camino de Santiago over that scary bridge in the distance...notice its two levels. Portomarin was flooded during Franco's era and rebuilt further above water level, hence the bizarre bridge. Camino pilgrims on the Frances route are in...

Just thought I'd remind you that one of the highlights of my Santigo de Compostela experience was the rooftop tour of the cathedral. It is part of the cathedral museum package and should not be missed. The tour takes you through hidden passageways, first to the gallery level and then to the...

Why does the camino not go past the Pilgrim Monument on the way into Santiago? Jill

Has anyone visited the Peace Museum in Gernika? Can you describe how much of it is dedicated to the bombing and the Spanish Civil War? The web site gave me the impression that there isn't much. Thanks. Buen camino, Laurie

Before my upcomming assault on Santiago, I am going through my old albums, yes I love photo albums and...ah...well...that is...easy lad, cannot appreciate Picasa or other attempts at electronic photo storage. This popped up: the Museo do Pobo Galego (Museum of Galician People). Always full of...

Greetings, I am curious about something. Whilst doing a little camino-centred internet browsing lately, I came across an erudite thesis that makes reference to a €400m City of Culture of Galicia venue in Santiago de Compostela; an edifice built during Spain's economic boom and apparently a...

Good morning everyone! Gosh, I haven't posted anything in a very long time, and I have been largely invisible on the forums... lots of changes, challenges and transitions going on in my life! ;) I'm here today to share with you all one of the biggest and happiest of changes that has recently...

Before we arrived in SJPDP we had heard about the Citadelle and that it was worth a visit. We didn't know much about it but certainly glad we did so, quite amazing for almost being 400 years old! I made a short video about our short hike up the day before we set out on the Camino for anyone...

Does anyone know the length of the The Fichier Bridge Portomarin Spain? Also what is it like in summer...meaning can you see the Roman Bridge as well as the water below, and just how far is the drop. How old is it? I have a bridge nut friend who is curious. Thnks

Hey all! My friend and I are starting El Camino towards the end of May and walking through June. I was wondering if anyone could suggest museums, churches, ruins, and other historical sites to visit on Camino Frances? And it doesn't have to be museums in the traditional sense, as even simple...

Hello everyone, I will be walking the Camino Frances starting March (yay!). I will have enough time to explore a few places along the route - has anyone any favourites? I'm not talking about albergues specifically, but perhaps gorgeous townscapes, friendly cafes etc. Or perhaps, any places...

Was told that ex-military are leaving a set of their Dog Tags at the Cross of Iron since it is an old Roman Legion site. Taking an old set to leave there.

There have been many threads with excellent photos of windows, doors, animals etc., but I can't find one with bridges. So... here it is. I just hope we won't ruin pilgrim-rookies expectations when posting this... ;) Those are from: - Villava (over Rio Ulzama) - Pamplona (Puente Magdalena) -...

To continue with the photo themes here is one with a few crosses. [Edited by moderator to remove non-functioning links]

Coming from a remark about the varied geology of the stones which are placed at the Cruz de Ferro by pilgrims on another thread I decided to start this thread. Where did you get your stone, what type of stone is it, how far did you carry it and a little about its story relevent to you. When I...

I would love to stay here but I am interested in a few details. What time is the special mass? How many KM is the following day to Santiago? I need to be there by 2pm to pick up something of mine. Also, I would love to make the noon mass at the Santiago cathedral but I am not sure if it is...