THE ULTREYA TOURS JOURNAL

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Browse every Ultreya Tours article, practical guide and official Camino resource.

Santiago & GaliciaMay 6, 2022

Three Curious Corners of Santiago: The Science Tree, a Shadow and a Lost Street

Find Santiago’s Science Tree, understand the shadow pilgrim in Quintana and discover the documented crime behind the legend of Rúa da Balconada.

Santiago & GaliciaMay 5, 2022

A guide to Galicia's protected cheeses, with O Cebreiro and Arzúa-Ulloa on the French Way and smoked San Simón da Costa.

Planning Your CaminoApril 28, 2022

Compare walking and cycling the Camino by pace, terrain, daily distance, preparation, luggage, community, and Compostela rules.

Planning Your CaminoApril 26, 2022

An honest comparison of an agency-arranged self-guided Camino and independent planning, covering flexibility, hotels, luggage, support and cost.

Santiago & GaliciaApril 21, 2022

A practical guide to fish sold in Galicia, from hake, turbot and monkfish to the grilled sardines eaten on the night of San Juan.

History & CultureApril 18, 2022

A history of the Camino Francés, its Roman roads, medieval towns, documented pilgrims and modern cultural revival.

Planning Your CaminoApril 14, 2022

A welcoming guide to faith, spirituality, culture and personal meaning on the Camino de Santiago.

History & CultureApril 14, 2022

A guide to the Pilgrim’s Prayer, Saint James prayer, rosary, Psalms and blessings encountered in churches on the Camino Francés.

Santiago & GaliciaApril 7, 2022

Explore caldo galego, empanada and the practical generosity of Galician home-style food.

Planning Your CaminoMarch 31, 2022

How walkers can combine a rain jacket, light poncho, warm jersey and pack protection for changeable Camino weather.