This famous pilgrimage site in north-west Spain became a symbol in the Spanish Christians' struggle against Islam. Destroyed by the Muslims at the end of the 10th century, it was completely rebuilt in ...

Yes, today we have many wondrous means of transportation. Airplane tickets are cheaper than ever, while driving Europe's new highways can be a delight. But of all the cities in the world I know, ...

New examination supports claim remains are of Teodomiro, a key figure in establishing Camino de Santiago pilgrimage Scientists believe a set of ancient bones discovered in north-west Spain almost 70 ...

Santiago de Compostela is a compact university city in Galicia, famous as the endpoint of the Camino de Santiago and anchored by its UNESCO‑listed Old Town. Living in Santiago de Compostela means ...

My husband and our friends joined an elite group this year when we walked 115 km on the St. James Way to the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain. Just over 12 percent of pilgrims in 2024 were 65 ...

Santiago de Compostela was the supreme goal for countless thousands of pious pilgrims who converged there from all over Europe throughout the Middle Ages. To reach Spain pilgrims had to pass through ...

Santiago de Compostela, the destination of Spain’s famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, wants to introduce a tourist tax to curb overcrowding. The popular destination in Spain’s northwestern ...

Light plumes of steam gently billow from the oval silver tray the waiter presents to our table, accompanied by a salty aroma. Compared with the enthusiasm that greeted our previous dishes – cockles ...