Post on 04-Jul-2015
The Way of St JamesEl Camino de Santiago
Follow The Camino
Irish company part of One Foot Abroad Ltd
Setup in 2006
Based near St James gate, Dublin
Multilingual team
97% Customer Satisfaction
Largest network of hotels and services
History
James, son of Zebedee, apostle, transfiguration
Executed in 44AD
His remains sailed to the north west of Spain
Buried in a hill of Galicia
Re-discover around 820AD by Pelayo
1st European Heritage Trail3rd place of pilgrimage for Catholics
Up to 1 Million of pilgrims a year in medieval times1st guidebook written ever: Codex Calixtinus (12th Century)
200,000 pilgrims recorded last year
The Camino today...
The French Way
Most popular route
748km
34 walking days (36 days/35 nights)
8 sections
St Jean Pied de Port, Pamplona, Logrono, Burgos, Sahagun, Leon, Ponferrada, Sarria and Santiago
Your Credential
Your Pilgrim Certificate
For people who have reached Santiago:
Walking 100km
Cycling 200km
Horse riding 200km
How to get there
Fly to Santiago from London with stop-over in Madrid
Fly direct from London to A Coruña + transfer
Terrain
• Mountains: Cold and dry
• Central plateau: Dry and hot
• Coast and Galicia: mild and wet
Weather
• Approx Coast
• Approx Inland
Our Services
Why use our services
Why Our Pack is better
•Half board, accommodation transport, Pilgrim Passport•Scallop Shell•Walking Notes, maps•24/7 helpline
Our Products
•Packages fully customizable•Immediate quotes•Group packages•Best rate quality comfort vs price
Our Local knowledge
•Expertise and knowledge of the ground•More than 1,200 accommodations recorded•Local assistance 24/7
Our Service
•Outstanding Customer Services•Multi-Lingual Operational Team•Advice & customisation•Office opened 7 days•48h response guarantee
Testimonials
“It was an amazing experience. Hotels and other arrangements were excellent. Food was extraordinary!” AlgieMannion, Ireland.
“The priest who stamped our ‘Credentials’ commented in broken English that they were the best he had seen.” James Duffie, Ireland.
“The walks were amazing and views stunning – we certainly will hope to do further walks.” Esther O’Callaghan, Ireland.
“All queries are dealt with promptly and pleasantly. The organisers go out of their way to be helpful, right down to calling just before the holiday to wish us well.” Lynn Cowlard, Australia.
Thank you and please do ask questions