Be a modern pilgrim! Take the Way of Santiago de Compostela!

Five hundred years ago, people had something much cooler than smartphones or digital cameras. They had pilgrim-mirrors. A small convex mirror attached to a frame or box that could fit in your hand. Believers used it to capture the aura of Catholic relics. The pilgrim would enter a church and point it at the worshiped remains. The mirror absorbed the good energy. Preserving it forever. The ultimate sacred souvenir! In the Middle Ages, it was widely used by those on their way to Santiago de Compostela. That’s where we’re heading to. With you.

The Way of St. James – that is, of Santiago – has been the most important pilgrimage network in Europe since the 9th century. It’s only surpassed by the Way of Rome. The endpoint is the impressive Cathedral of Compostela, in Galicia, northwest Spain, some 140 miles north of Porto. It keeps the relics of James, one of the Apostles. A famous movie, “The Way”, starring the great Martin Sheen, who walked the route, renewed its worldwide fame in 2010. It’s really worth watching.

The various trails to Santiago cover hundreds of miles from France, Spain and Portugal. The one that starts in Lisbon is unforgettable. It’s a spiritual, historical and wellness adventure. And we know how to take you through it without having to walk the whole 370 miles… unless you really want to!

You can choose the coastal or the countryside route. In any case, Portugal reveals itself along it in unexpected fashion. This isn’t just any tourist itinerary. Far from it. You’re following in the footsteps that have been trodden for over a thousand years by people in search of soul comfort. Nature, monuments, lesser-known paths, the spirit of history. These are your true travel companions. Not excluding, surely, a personal guide, ready to reveal every detail.

Once in majestic Santiago de Compostela, and after visiting its cathedral and the relics, the reward will be more than a heavenly one. It will be also for the palate!

We’ll hook you up with a specialist in the fantastic food of Galicia. The city’s medieval labyrinth is full of taverns. This is where you’ll take on a traditional gastronomic tour. First dish: scallops, of course! Not only is Galicia very proud of its seafood, as the scallop shell is the well-known symbol of any St. James pilgrim!

The historical path awaits you. If possible, take a pilgrim-mirror with you. As a memento, it beats any fridge magnet…