Pilgrimage

The absolute 10 best hiking trails in Europe for all types of serious hikers and trekkers.

El Camino de Santiago or the Way of St. James is the most famous, and sacred, walking pilgrimage in the world! Millions of people walked these ancient paths for over 1,000 years, and many more dream about it!

Whether you’re searching for spirituality or just a fantastic way to cleanse the soul and escape the hectic demands of modern life and all of those high tech distractions, these amazing pilgrimage routes across the globe are especially worthy of making the effort – and, the long walk might just change your life.

I am a breast cancer patient man. I was pilgrimage twice. The first time I walked 800km Spain in 2008. The second time I walked 1800km France and Spain in 2010. We are planning to challenge the third time in 2014.

Understanding the symbols of #TheWayofStJames will make you understand more about the origins and history of the pilgrimage route. The symbols has been developed aover centuries, some with an historic meaning, other with metaphorical and emotional significance. Log on to meet them at https://www.livingthecamino.com/news/symbols-of-the-way-i-61 #LivingTheCamino #PrimitiveWayRoutes #TheWayofStJames #livetheexperienceofyourlife

Lourdes France Sanctuary

Walking the ancient pilgrimage route of Saint James to the Cathedral of Santiago may very well change your life - for the slower, deeper, intenser, better. Here is my album of Camino travel photography taken along the Camino Portugues, walking 260 kilometres from Porto to Santiago in May 2016. A life changing story, really ... For more information, check out my travel blog at www.creativelena.com for detailed updates & information on the nature of the Camino, its various types of…

Day hikes to long distance trails, these bucket list-worthy routes are some of the best hiking trails in Europe and filled with lakes, villages & even wine!

European pilgrimages offer the chance to embark on centuries-old journeys to the holiest places in Europe. Here we introduce the best pilgrimages in Europe.