Romanesque Sculpture on the Camino: From Frómista to Portomarín
Learn to read Romanesque portals, capitals and corbels through key Camino churches at Frómista, Carrión, León and Portomarín.
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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.
Eunate and Torres del Río: Echoes of Jerusalem on the Camino
Why the octagonal churches of Eunate and Torres del Río recall Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre, and what their unusual architecture reveals.
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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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The City of Culture of Galicia: Santiago Beyond the Medieval Center
Explore the architecture, exhibitions and public spaces of the Cidade da Cultura on Mount Gaiás.
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The Finisterre and Muxía Way: History beyond Santiago
The medieval references, coastal devotions and named travelers behind the Camino from Santiago to Fisterra and Muxía.
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Ribeira Sacra Wine: Roman Vines and Heroic Viticulture
How Romans, monasteries and generations of growers shaped the terraced vineyards of Ribeira Sacra above the Sil and Miño rivers.
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The Winter Way: Roman Gold, Ribeira Sacra and an Alternative into Galicia
The history of the Camino de Invierno from Ponferrada through Roman mining country, Valdeorras and Ribeira Sacra.
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The Sanabrés Way: Roman Roads, Monasteries and the Road through Ourense
The history of the Sanabrés Camino through Puebla de Sanabria, Verín, Ourense and the monastic country approaching Santiago.
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