For a thousand years, pilgrims have traversed The Camino de Santiago. Follow in their footsteps as you spend nine days walking along the ancient trails that cut across the landscape of Northern Spain.

For thousands of years, pilgrims have traversed The Camino de Santiago. Follow in their footsteps as you spend 10 days in Northern Spain.  This Camino is not a race. This is a slower-paced experience where we average about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) per day and cover a total of 113 kilometers (70 miles). Completing this tour will make you eligible to receive the Compostela, the official certificate of completion issued by the Cathedral in Santiago.

Experience the beauty and tranquility of Spain’s Camino de Santiago on this active eight-day hiking and walking adventure with Adventure Women along the famous pilgrim’s trail, the Portuguese Spiritual Way!

Travel to Spain for a nine-day hiking trip in September 2020 on the Camino Sanabrés in Galicia, a portion of the historic Camino de Santiago route walked by centuries of pilgrims. Travel over ancient bridges, visit local churches and monasteries, then relax in thermal baths with spa treatments and enjoy the warm hospitality of northwestern Spain.

AN INNER PILGRIMAGE. A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

The Camino de Santiago is a route for pilgrims. But despite its religious origins, its intrigue goes far beyond the holy experience. Walking for several days on the Camino del Sol (from east to west), mixing with strangers along the same route, spending the night in places where you wouldn’t have stopped under normal circumstances, and following the same path that pilgrims have traveled for centuries, all make St. James Way a spiritual experience.

Panoramic Tour of Madrid including a tour of the Royal Palace Free Day in Madrid to Explore at Leisure Authentic Tapas & Walking Tour in Madrid followed by a 11 Day - Walk the Camino Trail from Sarria to Santiago (at a leisurely pace) Average daily walk is 12 km

The image of Spain is one of color, romance, passion, and the lone figure of the matador in the bull ring, cape and sword in hand beneath the burning afternoon sun. The Sights and Soul's journey through Spain explores the many aspects of this enchanted and diverse land, its history, culture and cuisines. It incorporates an in-depth exploration of Seville, Cordoba and Granada with the Alhambra, while staying on Costa del Sol in southern Andalucia, then it includes touring Madrid and Toledo in central Castilla-La Mancha, followed by the beautiful city of Barcelona in eastern Catalonia, with excursions to Montserrat, Girona and Costa Brava.

The Road of St James (El Camino de Santiago) has many traditions. In addition to being a pilgrimage route for Christians wanting to visit the tomb of St James, many experts believe that pre-Christian people traveled it into the setting sun to the "end of the earth". There are also Celtic traditions, Goddess traditions, even traditions having to do with the lost city of Atlantis. This intertwining of traditions is one of the most interesting aspects of the Road: there is something there for almost everyone, but not always what people expect at the outset of their journey.

The official Camino does end at Santiago Cathedral, site of St. James’ tomb. But other traditions tell of a pre-Christian route to Finisterre, the End of the Earth, once considered the westernmost point in Europe. Perhaps those long-ago people travelled just for adventure, a desire to experience that special place.

Travel to Spain for a nine-day hiking trip in September 2020 on the Camino Sanabrés in Galicia, a portion of the historic Camino de Santiago route walked by centuries of pilgrims. Travel over ancient bridges, visit local churches and monasteries, then relax in thermal baths with spa treatments and enjoy the warm hospitality of northwestern Spain.

Experience the beauty and tranquility of Spain’s Camino de Santiago on this active eight-day hiking and walking adventure with Adventure Women along the famous pilgrim’s trail, the Portuguese Spiritual Way!

Small groups allow individualized instruction from your teacher. Gourmet food with attention given to dietary needs.  Cultural immersion with planned cultural visits, with a bi-lingual tour leader throughout your time with French Escapade. Belgium, France, Italy and Spain