WHAT IS SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA?
Santiago de Compostela, along with Rome and Jerusalem, one of the most important spiritual centers of the Christian world. According to tradition, this place is the tomb of St. James the Greater, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.
For this reason, the city of Santiago de Compostela will become during the Middle Ages in one of the most important centers of Christian pilgrimage, creating a pathway crucial for communication in European history: the Camino de Santiago.
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Between the tenth and eleventh centuries begin the pilgrimage to Compostela. El Camino was based on the French cities of Arles, Le Puy, Orleans and Vezelay. The Pilgrim's Way is introduced into Spain through Roncesvalles and Jaca. The road runs through the lands of Navarre, Aragon, La Rioja, Castilla y León and Galicia. This is the most popular route, called the French Way. But, there are other ways that lead to Compostela. The so-called Northern Route runs through the Basque Country, Cantabria and Asturias to reach Santiago across the province of Lugo. Another route cross Portugal and another that follows the ancient Via de la Plata from Seville to go to the same destination.
The traditional pilgrim dressed humbly. He wore a coat against the cold, wide-brimmed hat and good shoes. The esportilla was a kind of bag to store food. The drone was a long stick that helped to walk and scare the beasts. They had a pumkin hanging, which was used to store water. To identify, pilgrims sewed a shell or worships in his clothes. The pilgrim should visit the shrines in its path, calling for him to surrender some stamps as proof of having been there.
The pilgrim, who had completed the Camino, received an indulgence, he was forgiven of all your sins.
For this reason, the city of Santiago de Compostela will become during the Middle Ages in one of the most important centers of Christian pilgrimage, creating a pathway crucial for communication in European history: the Camino de Santiago.
Between the tenth and eleventh centuries begin the pilgrimage to Compostela. El Camino was based on the French cities of Arles, Le Puy, Orleans and Vezelay. The Pilgrim's Way is introduced into Spain through Roncesvalles and Jaca. The road runs through the lands of Navarre, Aragon, La Rioja, Castilla y León and Galicia. This is the most popular route, called the French Way. But, there are other ways that lead to Compostela. The so-called Northern Route runs through the Basque Country, Cantabria and Asturias to reach Santiago across the province of Lugo. Another route cross Portugal and another that follows the ancient Via de la Plata from Seville to go to the same destination.The traditional pilgrim dressed humbly. He wore a coat against the cold, wide-brimmed hat and good shoes. The esportilla was a kind of bag to store food. The drone was a long stick that helped to walk and scare the beasts. They had a pumkin hanging, which was used to store water. To identify, pilgrims sewed a shell or worships in his clothes. The pilgrim should visit the shrines in its path, calling for him to surrender some stamps as proof of having been there.
The pilgrim, who had completed the Camino, received an indulgence, he was forgiven of all your sins.
NECESSARY MATERIALS
-Boots. Obviously, in a walking trip, this is the element that more attention we pay. The most appropiate are the trekking boots: high cane to protect the ankle and waterproof.
-The backpack. Must be between 35 and 50 liters. It must be anatomically and height adjustable to better suit back.-Clothing. Two changes of clothes for walking and one for after the shower, that is enough.
-The sleeping bag. In summer with one of +15 (degrees of comfort) is sufficient. Some sleeping bags weigh only 700 grams. For other seasons, you need one of +10 or +5.
-Flip Flops, a small towel and necessary hygienic products.
-The ID card, social security or proper medical institution and the credential of the pilgrim.
-The first aid kit with aspirins, hypodermic needles, disinfectant, scissors, gauze, tweezers and adhesive tape.
It is essential to wear a hat or cap with visor and sunscreen.
THE CREDENTIAL
What is the credential?
The credential is a kind of passport that identifies you as a pilgrim and show to the sites you've been passed during the Camino de Santiago.
Who can apply?
You can apply for the credential if you are doing the Camino de Santiago on foot, by bicycle or on horseback, provided they do so steadily.
What is?
The credential will serve to identify you as a pilgrim and access shelters or accommodations for pilgrims.
It also serves to get special discounts at museums, monasteries and some leisure centers.
Where to get it?
You can get your credential in any of the various Associations of Friends of the Camino de Santiago, and in some parishes and shelters the Camino de Santiago.
You can ask at any Association of Friends of the Road to a month in advance. You only need to show your ID or passport and delivery will be instantaneous.
If you don’t get it before doing the Camino de Santiago, nothing happens, because you can get it in the first shelter in which you arrive.
How to use it?
In the place where you start your journey, in your credential will be put the day and the way that you do the Camino de Santiago(on foot, bike or horse). And along the path, you should go sealing it in shelters, churches, or town halls.
Requirement to receive the Compostela.
The credential is essential for getting the Compostela in Santiago. If you are interested in receiving the Compostela, you must present your credentials in the Cathedral of Santiago.
TRANSPORT
It cost about 175 euros the journey on train but it is one of the most recommended because it has a high speed so you arrive to Sarria in less time than in car.
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