Sweets of Santiago
While out filming in the streets of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, I was invited into Pasteleria La Perla, a great bakery and chocolate store serving traditional Galician sweets. I was first shown the Pedras de Santiago, or rocks of Santiago, which are chocolate covered almonds. The other highlight for me was the traditional Galician cake with its characteristic powder sugar Galician cross. The sales woman told me that their cakes are eaten by the royal family of Spain and sent to the Vatican.
Spectacular Spain with Alex Polizzi S1E6
In Galicia, Alex Polizzi discovers a lush, mountainous region with a very different climate and culture to the rest of Spain. After visiting the 'Coast of Death' and exploring the ancient forests of Ponferrada and Galicia's Celtic past, she ends up in Santiago de Compostela, where she visits the cathedral and the school of European historic martial arts.
Spanish Almond Cake | Tarta de Santiago
My take on the Spanish almond cake or famously known as tarta de Santiago. This is a cake from Galicia and it is super easy to make, with only 3 main ingredients. I always feel this type of cake is just perfect for the holiday season. On top of that, this flourless cake is also a gluten free cake.
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CAMINO DE SANTIAGO day 22 Chocolate Museum
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A Reading from the Chocolate Pilgrim: Walking the Camino de Santiago
In the spring of 2009 I made a decision to walk the Camino de Santiago across northern Spain. A walk that long gave me a lot of time to think, and my mind dished out big lessons around forgiving my mother, entertaining the idea of possibly leaving my husband, and honoring myself as a parent. One step at at time is how I completed my pilgrimage and learned to love myself after all the years of inner self-hate.
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The Camino in 10 Dishes
The many routes of the Camino de Santiago cross different regions (in some cases countries), each with its own traditions, culture and food. If you are walking the Camino de Santiago along the French Way, from the French border, here are some classic dishes and traditional produce you will be able to taste.
This is our Camino de Santiago in 10 dishes (feel free to suggest your favourites!):
1-White Asparagus
Navarra's white asparagus are the most famous in Spain. They are delicious with just a dollop of mayonnaise sauce. Another Navarrese speciality is 'pochas', a regional type of bean, stewed with Serrano ham cubes. Here's a picture of Helena from Casa Sabina in Roncesvalles, serving her delicious 'pochas'.
2-Chilindrón sauce
Chilindrón is a traditional sauce from Navarra, Basque Country and Aragón regions, made with red vegetables, mainly tomatoes and red peppers.
You will likely find meats such as lamb or chicken cooked 'al chilindrón', in 'chilindrón' sauce.
3-Potatoes Rioja style
From La Rioja region of course, famous for its red wine, you will find a variety of dishes cooked 'a la Riojana', 'Rioja-style', including potatoes. This is more than just a potato dish, the potatoes are stewed in a clear broth with chorizo sausage.
4-Ice cream in Logroño
Marzipan, goats cheese with blueberries, cherry and orange sorbets, Ferrero Rocher... any ice cream flavour you might imagine you will find it in Logroño, capital of La Rioja and famous for its wine but also a city with a deep ice-making tradition.
5-Tapas in Burgos
Burgos has been selected the country's gastronomic capital for 2013, an important accolade, reflecting the quality of the food you will find in the city of El Cid. Go for tapas in the many bars, offering a wide variety of flavours and combinations so you can taste as many different dishes as possible.
6-Cured meats in León
As you get into Castilla-León, cured meats become even more prominent in restaurant menus. Cecina, smoked beef, is a local specialty and cured meats (embutidos) from this region are of exceptional quality.
7-Cakes and Chocolate from Astorga
Astorga had at one stage up to 64 chocolate factories - we where assured by Camino, the shop assistant, at the Alonso Mantecados shop in the Plaza de España. As good an excuse as any to stop and taste some of the artisan chocolate made locally. Don't forget to try the famous 'mantecados' (little buttery cakes) and 'hojaldres' (super sweet sticky puffy pastries). There is also a chocolate museum in town.
8-Botillo in El Bierzo
You will cross El Bierzo on sections 6 and 7 of the French Way, its capital being Ponferrada. The most famous dish of this region is 'botillo'. It is a dish where various parts of the pig chopped, seasoned, spiced and stuffed together to be cured and smoked for a few days. It gets cooked and sliced before serving and can also be eaten in stews. El Bierzo is also famous for its cherries so make sure to try them if you are travelling in Summer, you will see them in orchards along the walk and in every supermarket.
9-Octopus 'market fair style' in Melide
Galicia's most traditional dish is octopus, eaten traditionally on market days, hence its name in Galego (pulpo á feira - octopus market day style). Stop for a 'ración' (portion) at a real 'pulpería', a bar or restaurant specialised in cooking octopus, where the octopus is simply boiled and served with a sprinkle of sea salt and smoked paprika. A Garnacha in Melide is a popular stop on the last section of the French Way.
10-Arzúa cheese
Further along the way, before you get to Santiago, you will pass the market town of Arzúa, where you can get a picture taken with the statue of the humble woman selling cheese in the main square. Explore the small shops in town to get a taste of the local cheese, for example at the old school butcher shop of father and son Luís and Luís, also known as 'Carnicería Tarazona'. They will milk the cow for fresh milk on the spot and they sell the traditional Arzúa cheese, as well as their meats. The family has been running the establishment for over 100 years.
Buen Camino and Buen Provecho! We have previously shared our list of the best Galician dishes not to miss if you are walking the Camino de Santiago.
Camino Frances Day 12 Castrojeriz to Poblacion de Campos
Camino Frances – Day 12
Castrojiez – Poblacion De Campos – 33.73km
Up and off early again this morning. We passed a group of French school kids with their teachers as they were heading off they were in fine voice singing their way out of the village.
We had this most horrendous ascent out of the village only to get to the top and catch the most glorious sunrise we’ve seen. We stopped to take it all in – wonderful – good for the soul - we headed off to find we had a rather steep decent on the other side. This was followed by a pleasant undulating path through ploughed fields, sunflowers and corn fields. This is what we are lead to believe is the start of the Meseta which is a flat and what I would perhaps liken to walking through the wheat belt in Western Australia. So this will be our walk for the next 5 days. Some folk we have passed either love or hate this part. We will enjoy it for what it is.
We passed a canal today and buggar me you can catch a boat. Funny Jimmy never mentioned that. Both still suffering with blisters on our little toe and getting new ones most days. This is the price of walking everyday. Jim’s wise words were that there should be some suffering on the Camino – I say ‘stuff that’ and hope they get better soon
We arrived at our Abergue La Finca and back to a dorm room with bunks but these are a bit posh they were like a pod with your own curtain for privacy so very happy with the sleeping arrangement tonight.
Again a lovely Pilgrims meal tonight – tuna pasta, fresh salad and chicken and a chocolate bomb to finish again with wine and great Company. A Taiwanese couple who had just got married and decided they would walk the Camino for their honeymoon and a German lady who was walking part of the Camino as a new chapter for her life. She and her brother owned a family business. This business had been handed down the family for 180 years. She and her brother had not married and did not have kids to pass the business onto so they made the heart wrenching decision to sell the business. Everyone has their own reason for walking the Camino.
Until tomorrow – Buen Camino – Jim and De
Life in the Streets, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
This city in northwestern Spain is mostly known as the final destination for the pilgrims walking or biking the Camino de Santiago. Having welcomed pilgrims for centuries, this city knows how to make you feel at home. The people, the food, the cafes, the architecture make this often overlooked destination enchanting. Next time you're in Spain, whether or not you walk the Camino, visit this city and feel welcomed!
The Road to Santiago (documental 1968, english)
Video about El Camino de Santiago, an old pilgrimage route in Europe to Santiago de Compostela, Galicia Spain
Entry into Santiago! End of Journey. Top rated documented journey showing El Camino De Santiago
In this video, I arrive in Santiago! I timed it so I only had 10K to hike that morning. I wanted to get to Santiago early to be able to enjoy the whole day. I planned on taking my time and savoring each last kilometer, but instead my legs couldn’t be slowed down and at times I jogged. It was surreal to walk under the arch and into the plaza and see the magnificent cathedral. I was in shock. It hit me when I got my Compostela at the pilgrims office. A tidal wave of emotion took over me and I couldn’t stop crying. What an amazing end to this journey. A friend and I splurged and split a room at the historic Parador hotel. Most epic. Found out it’s the oldest hotel in the world! Built in 1599. It was originally a hospital to care for pilgrims. My heart and thoughts were bursting. Through it all, I have grown and learned so much. I’m grateful for this amazing journey and hope that you will plan your own Camino someday. Ultreia! Thanks for the love throughout this journey. It carried me. Alaskan Pilgrim-Jeanee.
S2: Galicia and Porto
Roni has delicious hot chocolate in Santiago de Compostela and is confused about New Year's traditions (or lack thereof) in Porto, Portugal.
Baile de caballo Gallego. Fiesta de la ascensión. Santiago de Compostela
Select Accommodations on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela | CaminoWays.com
After a day out, what could be better than arriving to a warm welcome?
We have handpicked our hotels on the Camino de Santiago based on their character, facilities and comfort.
You will usually arrive at your accommodation in the afternoon giving you plenty of time for a refreshing shower and a visit to the local village, or maybe just to unwind and relax yourself.
Then finish your day by topping it off with a traditional meal in your hotel prepared with the best fresh regional products. We always give preference to accommodations recommended by recognised guidebooks and who have their own restaurant, awarded with a quality label, and chefs. In addition to that, we visit the hotel regularly to ensure the quality of the service we provide you is top-class. Please don't hesitate to request information about the hotels.
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In some situations, we have even designed the route so that it passes by a hotel that we particularly like. However, it can happen that on certain stages the accommodation, whilst always clean and friendly, will be more basic.
Not a single experience abroad is complete without good food! We place emphasis on regional products and traditional dishes. This is an important criterion in our hotel selection. Meals are typically made from fresh, local products and served in a traditional manner.
Breakfast: Generally continental in most of small places, except in 3 and 4* hotel where you can expect a full breakfast.
camino-hotelLunch: We can prepare a picnic lunch for you, made of sandwich, fruit, chocolate or cereal bars. But you will often find bars and restaurant en-route. Ask us for advice.
Dinner: 3 course meal with started, main and desert.
We also cater for all sort of dietary requirements such as: Vegetarian, Vegan, Celiac /Wheat free, Nut Allergy, Diabetic... Please ask us before booking.
Comfort is our priority. After a hard day of exploring we feel you deserve only the very best, combined with excellent local cuisine. We endeavour to seek out cosy and rustic accommodation packed with character. You will always be booked into the village or town centre, where 'everything happens'.
You have two options when you book your Camino de Santiago holiday with us, we have our Standard classic package and we have now also launched our 'Superior Collection', where you can stay at the Best Hotels on the Camino.
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CAMINO DE SANTIAGO day 3 Roncesvalles
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Devil In Me - The End @ La Fabrica De Chocolate , Vigo Spain 21-12-2012
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Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage Route, the end of the Camino
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Best Tips For Gear and Packing on El Camino De Santiago
I just returned from my Camino Francés. I wanted to post this video while things are still fresh in my mind. I don’t claim to be an expert in anything or know much, but I did learn a lot on this 500 mile trek.
In this video I share tips that worked for me, gear I used, helpful information for packing, from head to toe. This is what worked for me, what didn’t work good, and what I would have done different. I hope it helps you in some way on your pilgrimage. Much love Jeanee - Alaskan Pilgrim. Much love!
Ok! Here is the list of some of the brands and names of the gear that I used for my 500 mile trek across Spain.
My backpack - deuter SL Futura Pro 36L
My boots - Kuru Chicane Boot (it looks like they aren't making the boot anymore, but this is the shoe style of it.)
Shoe - Hoka One One -
ArmaSkin Liners -
Trekking Poles -
Buffs -
Rain Poncho - the one I used is out of business now, but here is one that is comparable.
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Belly/waist pack- The one I used I bought in France and can't find it online, but here is one similar.
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Pro Compression socks -
Sunhat - I've had mine 10 years. Love it.
Northface Jacket -
Columbia clothes, pants and shirts, any will do. -
Silk sleep sack -
Silk shirt to sleep in -
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Power adapter -
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