https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/ Discover the ultimate guide to the Camino de Santiago, from history to planning, routes, maps, and tips. Start your pilgrimage journey now! Hugo -- gohugo.io en-US enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:18:52 +0000 https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/santiago-de-compostela-good-christmas/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0100 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/santiago-de-compostela-good-christmas/Cultural and Religious Events schedules in Santiago de Compostela during December and January 2026/2027.A religious and festive destination for Christmas lovers. The Christmas market, nativity scene, Christmas tree, carousel, music and cultural events timetables as well as religious services in the cathedral. https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-jan-2027-all-routes/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:21:00 +0100 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-jan-2027-all-routes/January 2027 on the Camino de Santiago offers a quieter but culturally rich month filled with concerts, theatre, and local traditions. Pilgrims can experience the iconic Tamborrada of San Sebastián, the San Valero festival in Zaragoza, and major musical acts in Santiago, Pamplona, Bilbao, Barcelona, and Seville across numerous routes. https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/news/camino-de-santiago-news-roundup-oct-04-2026/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:39:40 +0000 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/news/camino-de-santiago-news-roundup-oct-04-2026/The Camino de Santiago surges toward a historic 500,000 pilgrims as Galicia's government defends hospitality ahead of Xacobeo 2027. Funding fights flare in León, route conditions spark safety concerns, and the Archbishop unveils the star-themed 2027 Holy Year. https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/news/camino-de-santiago-news-roundup-sep-27-2026/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:50:55 +0000 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/news/camino-de-santiago-news-roundup-sep-27-2026/September pilgrim arrivals on the Camino de Santiago surged 14% year-on-year as walkers fled summer heat, while the Variante Espiritual smashed the 30,000-pilgrim mark and the Interreligious Pilgrimage for Peace brought seven spiritual traditions together on the route. Meanwhile, broken stone crossings on the Camino Inglés and a missing footbridge on the Camino Aragonés exposed infrastructure gaps, and Camino gear deals put budget hiking boots and trail socks in the spotlight. https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/news/camino-de-santiago-news-roundup-sep-20-2026/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:35:26 +0000 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/news/camino-de-santiago-news-roundup-sep-20-2026/The Camino de la Costa officially surpassed 80,000 pilgrims this week, a 25 percent increase over 2025 with projections nearing 90,000 by month's end and the United States as the leading international source market. The Variante Espiritual approached 30,000 walkers, Asturias unveiled 35 activities for the European Day of the Camino, and Sarria opened a sports pavilion to shelter 50 to 60 pilgrims left without beds during the September 19–20 weekend. https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/news/camino-de-santiago-news-roundup-sep-13-2026/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:04:05 +0000 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/news/camino-de-santiago-news-roundup-sep-13-2026/The second week of September saw the Xunta de Galicia give final approval to eleven segregated pedestrian footpaths on the Camiño de Fisterra-Muxía, part of a 40-million-euro road safety plan covering more than 150 kilometres of Jacobean routes. Official summer figures confirmed 235,801 pilgrims received the Compostela between June and August, an 8 percent increase, while the Ferrol public albergue on the Camino Inglés remained closed following a bedbug infestation. https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/news/camino-de-santiago-news-roundup-sep-06-2026/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:11:33 +0000 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/news/camino-de-santiago-news-roundup-sep-06-2026/The first week of September brought the Abrindo Camiño conference to Lugo and Mondoñedo, focused on the Northern Caminos ahead of Xacobeo 2027. Official summer figures confirmed 235,801 pilgrims reached Santiago, an 8 percent increase, while the prolonged closure of Ferrol's public albergue on the Camino Inglés drew political scrutiny. https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/free-camino-gpx-splitter/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0100 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/free-camino-gpx-splitter/The Free GPX Splitter divides long GPX tracks into smaller stages using three different methods: by distance (split every X kilometres), by waypoints (split at specific points of interest), or by number of equal stages. Upload a GPX file, choose your split method, configure options like waypoint naming and metadata inclusion, and download all stages as a ZIP file. Perfect for pilgrims planning day-by-day itineraries, sharing specific stages with fellow walkers, or converting a full-route GPX into manageable daily files for your phone or GPS device. https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/free-camino-gpx-simplifier/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0100 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/free-camino-gpx-simplifier/The Free GPX Simplifier reduces track point density in any GPX file using intelligent simplification algorithms. Choose from Light, Medium, Strong, or Custom simplification levels with a fine-tuned tolerance slider. Preserve waypoints, albergues, towns, stage boundaries, and sharp turns. Process single files or batch multiple files at once. See real-time comparison stats including original vs simplified points, reduction percentage, distance comparison, duration comparison, and maximum error. Perfect for pilgrims who want smaller GPX files that load faster and drain less battery on phones, Garmin watches, and GPS devices. https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/free-camino-gpx-merger/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0100 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/free-camino-gpx-merger/The Free GPX Merger lets you combine multiple GPX files into a single track with full control over waypoint handling, timestamps, and merge mode. Upload files via the custom button or drag and drop onto the map. Configure how waypoints are handled (keep all, first file only, or discard all), how timestamps are processed (sequential, preserve original, or remove), and whether to merge into a single track or keep separate tracks. Connect track endpoints with straight lines, simplify after merging, and view merge statistics including total files, points, and distance. Download your merged GPX file ready for any navigation device. https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/free-camino-gpx-editor/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0100 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/free-camino-gpx-editor/The Free GPX Editor lets you upload any GPX file and edit its track name, description, author, and timestamp. Browse, search, filter, and individually edit every waypoint in your file. Change waypoint names, descriptions, and types. Use bulk actions to rename multiple waypoints at once with prefix and suffix tools or delete selected waypoints. A modal editor lets you modify individual waypoint details including name, description, type, latitude, and longitude. Perfect for pilgrims who want to personalise their route files with custom notes, accommodation details, and clear stage names. https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/free-camino-gpx-builder/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0100 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/free-camino-gpx-builder/The Free GPX Builder lets you draw custom Camino routes directly on an interactive map using your mouse or touch. Create a track from scratch using Leaflet Geoman drawing tools, add waypoints, name your route, and see real-time stats for distance, ascent, descent, and average grade. Perfect for pilgrims who want to design alternative stages, connect off-the-beaten-path detours, or build a completely personalised Camino. Export your finished route as a GPX file ready for your phone, GPS watch, or offline navigation app. https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-dec-2026-all-routes/ Mon, 25 May 2026 12:23:13 +0100 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-dec-2026-all-routes/December 2026 along the Camino de Santiago offers a quieter, more reflective month for pilgrims. Highlights include a major exhibition on Luísa Villalta in Santiago de Compostela, a classical concert series in Santander, and two major pop concerts in Zaragoza featuring Enrique Bunbury and Brenno Ambrosini. https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-nov-2026-all-routes/ Mon, 25 May 2026 10:23:13 +0100 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-nov-2026-all-routes/Discover concerts, cultural exhibitions, and autumn events along the Camino de Santiago in November 2026. Highlights include Ivan Ferreiro and Mocedades in Lugo, Bryan Adams in Zaragoza, Japan Weekend and Hombres G in Valencia, the IO concert in Sevilla, and a major Louvre-British Museum exhibition in Córdoba. https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-oct-2026-all-routes/ Sat, 16 May 2026 19:37:13 +0100 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-oct-2026-all-routes/Discover Spain's Camino festivals with the Camino de Santiago Events Calendar October 2026. More than 20 verified events span every major route, from the Fiestas del Pilar in Zaragoza to international cultural festivals in Pamplona, Burgos, and Santiago de Compostela. Explore medieval recreations in Burgos Cidiano, flamenco at the Bienal de Sevilla, magic festivals in Barcelona and Santiago, and autumn harvest celebrations across Castilla y León. Built entirely from official municipal sources, this calendar turns your autumn pilgrimage into a vibrant cultural journey through Spain's harvest season of music, art, and celebration, plan confidently with accurate, source‑verified dates https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-sep-2026-all-routes/ Mon, 11 May 2026 13:46:30 +0100 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-sep-2026-all-routes/September 2026 is the month of harvest festivals and grand finales across the Camino de Santiago. San Mateo transforms Logroño and Oviedo, La Mercè lights up Barcelona, Vive Latino rocks Zaragoza, and Salamanca celebrates its historic Ferias y Fiestas from the 7th to the 15th. https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-may-2026-all-routes/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:37:13 +0100 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-may-2026-all-routes/Discover Spain’s Camino festivals with the Camino de Santiago Events Calendar May 2026. More than 25 verified events span every major route, from the Fiestas de la Ascensión in Santiago de Compostela to the Primer Viernes de Mayo in Jaca, the Fiesta de las Flores in Burgos, and the Festival de los Patios in Córdoba. Explore the WOMAD world music festival in Cáceres, the Emerita Lvdica Roman reenactment in Mérida, jazz in Logroño, the Día de la Cruz in Granada, and the Festa dos Maios spring celebrations across Galicia. Built entirely from official municipal sources, this calendar turns your pilgrimage into a vibrant cultural journey through Spain’s spring season of music, tradition, and celebration, plan confidently with accurate, source‑verified dates https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-jun-2026-all-routes/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:37:13 +0100 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-jun-2026-all-routes/Discover Spain’s Camino festivals with the Camino de Santiago Events Calendar June 2026. More than 25 verified events span every major route, from O Son do Camiño in Santiago de Compostela to Primavera Sound in Barcelona, the 75th Festival de Música y Danza in Granada, the BBK Legends festival in Bilbao, and the Arde Lucus Roman re-enactment in Lugo. Explore San Bernabé in Logroño, San Juan y San Pedro in León, Icónica Sevilla Fest, the Noche Blanca del Flamenco in Córdoba, Surfing the Lérez in Pontevedra, and the VESU festival in Oviedo. Built entirely from official municipal sources, this calendar turns your pilgrimage into a vibrant cultural journey through Spain’s early‑summer music, art, and celebration, plan confidently with accurate, source‑verified dates https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-jul-2026-all-routes/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:37:13 +0100 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-jul-2026-all-routes/Discover Spain’s Camino festivals with the Camino de Santiago Events Calendar July 2026. More than 25 verified events span every major route, from the Fiestas del Apóstol Santiago in Santiago de Compostela to international music festivals in Bilbao, Granada, Córdoba, Pontevedra, and San Sebastián. Explore the 45th Festival de la Guitarra in Córdoba, BBK Live in Bilbao, the 61st Jazzaldia in San Sebastián, the Zurbarán Rock festival in Burgos, Astures y Romanos in Astorga, the Noche Templaria in Ponferrada, the 72nd Festival de Mérida, the Festival da Cereixa e do Viño in Quiroga, and the Grec Festival in Barcelona. Built entirely from official municipal sources, this calendar turns your pilgrimage into a vibrant cultural journey through Spain’s peak summer of music, art, and celebration, plan confidently with accurate, source‑verified dates https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-aug-2026-all-routes/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:37:13 +0100 enquiries@caminosantiagocompostela.com (Simon Kemp) https://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/camino-events-calendar/camino-fiesta-calendar-aug-2026-all-routes/Discover Spain’s Camino festivals with the Camino de Santiago Events Calendar August 2026. More than 15 verified events span every major route, from the Semana Grande and Quincena Musical in San Sebastián to Aste Nagusia in Bilbao, the Festas da Peregrina in Pontevedra, and the Festa Major de Gràcia in Barcelona. Explore the Festival de las Murallas in Pamplona, Noches en los Jardines del Real Alcázar in Sevilla, the Feria de Trassierra in Córdoba, the MUWI La Rioja Fest in Logroño, and summer patron saint festivals in Santiago de Compostela, Astorga, Ponferrada, Jaca, and Ferrol. Built entirely from official municipal sources, this calendar turns your pilgrimage into a vibrant cultural journey through Spain’s peak summer of music, art, and celebration, plan confidently with accurate, source‑verified dates