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Also referred to as the way of St. James, Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage to the town of Santiago de Compostela, where it is believed the remains of St. James are enshrined. It is Spain’s most famous trek and each year hundreds of thousands of pilgrims embark on a Spain trip simply to make their way to Santiago de Compostela. The route also attracts hikers and cyclists of all religious denominations who come to appreciate the beautiful scenery and incredible experience.
There are many routes for this pilgrimage. The most popular amongst them starts in Roncesvalles on the Spanish side of the Pyrenees, and is known as Camino Frances.
- Start/end location: From Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela
- Distance: 800 km
- Duration: 4 – 6 weeks
- Difficulty: Varied. The start and end section of the hike is challenging, whereas the central section is easier.
- Getting there: The closest airport to Roncesvalles is Biarritz. From there you can travel by bus or train to Roncesvalles.
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