THE ULTREYA TOURS JOURNAL

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Santiago & GaliciaFebruary 13, 2025

The Museums of Santiago de Compostela: What to See and How to Choose

A practical guide to Santiago’s Cathedral Museum, Pilgrimage Museum, Museo do Pobo Galego, CGAC, Granell Foundation and other collections.

Planning Your CaminoFebruary 13, 2025

Download the Xunta de Galicia's multilingual map and directory of public pilgrim hostels on the Caminos in Galicia.

History & CultureNovember 19, 2024

Discover Sargadelos ceramics, Santiago's azabache workshops, the protective figa and the silver jewellery pilgrims encounter in Galicia.

History & CultureNovember 7, 2024

Trace Islamic and Andalusi influence in Camino architecture, language and agriculture, and examine the story of Santiago’s stolen bells.

History & CultureNovember 6, 2024

The programme, Cathedral visit and Obradoiro Mass of Pope Benedict XVI's pilgrimage to Santiago during the 2010 Holy Year.

History & CultureSeptember 19, 2024

Explore León Cathedral and the royal complex of San Isidoro, from Romanesque paintings and royal tombs to the debated Holy Grail claim.

Planning Your CaminoAugust 27, 2024

Download the Xunta de Galicia's English guide to Camino preparation, footwear, safety, hydration and stage planning.

Santiago & GaliciaJuly 25, 2024

The Cathedral ceremonies, National Offering, city celebrations and practical arrangements for visiting Santiago on 25 July.

Planning Your CaminoJuly 12, 2024

Open the Xunta de Galicia's official English guide to the Camino beyond Santiago to Fisterra and Muxía.

Planning Your CaminoJune 20, 2024

Open the Xunta de Galicia's official English Camino de Invierno guide from the Bierzo through Ribeira Sacra.