Arriving in Santiago de Compostela and standing in front of the cathedral is a momentous occasion whether it’s your first Camino or you’ve got a few under your belt. Whether you’ve walked from Porto on either the Central or Coastal route of the Camino Portugués, walked the last 100 kms from Sarria on the Camino […]
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It can be daunting when planning a trip to Andalucia, whether it’s your first time or you’re a repeat visitor. Deciding when to go, where to stay, and what to do can easily leave you feeling overwhelmed as, given its size (Andalucia is big, covering an area of over 87,500 km²), unless you have unlimited
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Baelo Claudia, which dates from the 2nd century BC, is one of the best-preserved Roman sites in AndalucÃa in an enviable position between Bolonia beach and the pine forests of the Parque Natural del Estrecho on the Costa de la Luz. In this guide, I’ve covered everything you need to know about visiting Baelo Claudia:
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Tarifa, located at the southern end of Spain’s Costa de la Luz, is the meeting point of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Tarifa is the most southern town in Spain and lies around 8 miles (14 kms) from the coast of North Africa at their closest points. This post may contain affiliate links
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Spring is a special time to visit Andalucia – the temperature has yet to hit its peak but the locals are finally ready to shrug off their winter woollies, something they do like clockwork as soon as the clocks go forward in late March. Spring is the off-peak season for travelling to Andalucia so, for
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The Andalucian city of Córdoba boasts four UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the historic centre, the Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral), the Fiesta de los Patios, and the city of Medina Azahara. A brief history of Córdoba Córdoba has a colourful history. Founded by the Romans in the second century BC it was taken over by the
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If you’re planning to walk the Camino de Santiago, one of the most important items you’ll need to add to your packing list is the credencial. Officially known as the Credencial del Peregrino, you might also see it referred to as a credential (the English translation) or pilgrim’s passport. Whichever name is used, here’s all
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Northumberlandia, also known as the Lady of the North, is a huge land sculpture near Cramlington in Northumberland. While not as well known as the Angel of the North, a visit to Northumberlandia should definitely be added to your Northumberland itinerary. What is Northumberlandia? Northumberlandia is the world’s largest human landform sculpture. It’s made of
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Did you know that there’s a tunnel hidden underneath the busy streets of Newcastle upon Tyne? I’m not a fan of the term ‘hidden gem’ but in the case of the Victoria Tunnel it really is quite apt. How many people must walk daily through the city without realising that there’s a remarkable underground passageway
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Sybille Yates wrote ‘Taking the Camino Home’ after walking many Caminos, volunteering as a hospitalera in an albergue, and ultimately moving to Santiago de Compostela where she now lives. ‘Taking the Camino Home’ is a book not just about the Camino itself but how you can continue your pilgrim journey after the event with lots
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