Nature
Alto do Poio, the roof of the camino in Galicia
Alto de Poio (in the province of Lugo) is the highest point on the Camino Frances in Galicia at 1337 meters above sea level. The hill up is hard, but the struggle is rewarded with extraordinary views once up at the top. And to get more strength, you might want to visit the bar... »
Hospital da Cruz-Ligonde
We are on the Camino Frances, on the stage that starts in the village of Ligonde in the municipality of Portomarín and ends in Ligonde in the province of Lugo. Hospital da Cruz owes its name to an ancient medieval pilgrim’s hospital. Ligonde, in the municipality of Monterroso has an ancient cemetery of pilgrims... »
Become an Eco-Pilgrim
The pilgrims are a vital part of the conservation of the camino itself. Not too long ago we did mention “Helping to make the Camino Greener”, today we would like to mention another campaign to better the respect towards how we treat the natural heritage of the Camino. ADEGA (the association for the ecological protection... »
Alto de San Roque
Just after O Cebreiro, we arrive at “Alto de San Roque” located at 1270 meters altitude, one of the highest locations along the camino. Here we can see the statue in bronze of a pilgrim fighting the elements, just using his walking stick and holding on to his hat. This artwork has become one... »
Albergue: Tricastela
We are visiting the albergue in Tricastela in the province of Lugo located on the Camino Frances. It is located in idyllic surroundings, were pilgrims rest after the days walk and share their impressions and experiences of the Camino de Santiago. Tricastela »
Helping to make the Camino Greener
To make the Camino greener is in your hands. The foundation “+ Árboles” is planning to hand out this fall 150 000 seeds in small balls of clay to pilgrims. The idea is that pilgrims take these balls of clay with them and plant it on their way. This reforesting campaign has been baptized as... »
Pedrafita do Cebreiro
We have visited with our camera Pedrafita do Cebreiro in the province of Lugo, the entrance to Galicia on the Camino Francés. The climb up to O Cebreiro is hard, but it is worth it once you see the views from the top. From O Cebreiro you can see the Ancares and the Caurel... »
O Cebreiro, the entrance to the Galician nature
This is the entry gate to Galicia along the Camino Francés. Once we enter O Cebreiro we find ourselves looking out at a spectacular view of Galicia. We are at 1300 metes altitude and flanked by the Caurel and the Ancare mountains, both part of the “Natura 2000 Network”. The Ancares mountains was also declared... »
