The Codex Calixtinus: Music, Miracles, a Medieval Guide and a Modern Theft
Explore the five books of the Codex Calixtinus, its polyphonic music, Saint James miracles, medieval Camino guide and extraordinary 2011 theft.
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THE ULTREYA TOURS JOURNAL
Camino History, Legends & Historic People
Meet the rulers, saints, builders and travelers who shaped the Camino, and examine the Roman roads, medieval institutions, legends and monuments found along its routes.
Medieval Pilgrim Hospitals and the Origins of Camino Hospitality
What a medieval Camino hospital provided, who founded it and how shelters at O Cebreiro, Burgos, León and Santiago shaped the road.
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Arab and Andalusi Influence Along the Camino
Trace Islamic and Andalusi influence in Camino architecture, language and agriculture, and examine the story of Santiago’s stolen bells.
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What Happens in Santiago on 25 July, the Feast of Saint James?
The Cathedral ceremonies, National Offering, city celebrations and practical arrangements for visiting Santiago on 25 July.
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El Cid in Burgos: History, Exile and the Cantar de Mio Cid
Follow the historical Rodrigo Díaz and his literary double through Burgos, then understand how the Cantar de Mio Cid turned exile into epic.
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Jewish Life Along the Camino: Estella, Nájera, Burgos and León
Recover the Jewish communities, neighbourhoods, trades and scholarship hidden within four major Camino Francés towns.
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Luxury Accommodation Is Not New to the Camino
Why comfortable and prestigious Camino lodging predates modern albergues, from royal travelers and monasteries to historic hospitals and hotels.
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Camino de Santiago Airport Guide for the French Way
A practical guide to the airports, trains, buses and private transfers used to reach the principal French Way starting points.
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Saint James the Greater: History, Tradition and Legend
Separate scripture, later tradition, medieval record, and legend in the story of Saint James and the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
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The Vía de la Plata: Roman Spain and the Southern Road to Santiago
The history of the Vía de la Plata from Seville through Mérida and Salamanca, its Roman road, medieval pilgrims and route toward Santiago.
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