Camino Culture & General Information
Welcome to our dedicated Camino Culture page where you will find everything you need to know about the unique history and fascinating heritage of the Camino de Santiago. Read our 20 Camino de Santiago facts
Learn about the different routes to Santiago de Compostela, the story behind the Camino markings and iconic yellow arrows, the superb regional food you will taste along the way… and much more.
Camino Festivals
There’s also a host of amazing festivals throughout the year so make sure you don’t miss out, check our Camino festivals calendar before you travel. There is a lot of Spanish festivals to build your Camino around. An idea is to build your Camino around the festivals and experience the true Spanish Camino culture.
Santiago de Compostela
Learn about the wonderful city of Santiago de Compostela. Its medieval baroque buildings and squares, the historical sites, century-old universities, its vibrant atmosphere and friendly people.
Camino Food
The Camino Food is an essential and fascinating part of travel and, of course, the Camino experience: you will be crossing many different regions, all with their unique flavours and specialities. Our favourite is the Pulpo a la Gallega, the Zamburinas, and the Croquetas!
Easy Camino Markings
The scallop shell and yellow arrow are the ‘symbols’ of the Camino de Santiago and these Camino Markings will guide you all the way to Santiago de Compostela. Here’s why…
Your Camino Pilgrim Passport
Before you start your Camino de Santiago, make sure you get your Camino pilgrim passport also known as ‘credencial’. You will need it to request your Compostela pilgrim Camino Certificates once you reach Santiago de Compostela.
There are many Camino de Santiago routes coming from different points across Europe; the most popular come from France, Portugal and different parts of Spain. So, Which Camino Should I Choose? For more information about Camino Camino Culture, advice or to book your trip, contact our Camino travel specialists.
