Xacobeo 2021, Camino de Santiago Cathedral

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Xacobeo 2021

Also known as the Holy Year or Jacobean Year, it came about with the discovery of the Apostle Saint James the Greater’s sepulchre (9th Century), becoming throughout history, an important pilgrimage destination, and a world-renowned religious and cultural centre, keeping its extraordinary appeal alive today.

The Camino de Santiago has left its mark on the millions of people who travel it each year, for different reasons: religious devotion, personal growth or to establish a connection with the cultural and natural environment. The Jacobean Holy Years are the ones with the highest turnout. Besides, there is still the chance to obtain plenary forgiveness for your sins, known as the Jubilee.

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Since the origin of this pilgrimage route to the Galician capital, other routes came about, so pilgrims from different places could have access to the tomb. Some of these additional routes have a direct connection with the Apostle Saint James.

A network of different Caminos connects the most remote places in Europe with the Apostle’s tomb. These routes represent a large part of our cultural heritage.

We can help you to plan one of the best experiences during the most important year in which you can do the Camino de Santiago, the Jubilee or Jacobean Holy Year.

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Get your Jubilee!

To get the Jubilee means to obtain plenary indulgence or the complete forgiveness for all your sins that is granted by the Church. All pilgrims who visit the Apostle’s tomb at the Cathedral of Santiago during the Holy Year, can obtain this plenary indulgence.

To this end, pilgrims must fulfill some requirements set out by the Church, that we list for you below:

Visit the Cathedral
of Santiago

Pay a visit to this Christian temple on any day during the Holy Year.

Say a
prayer

Attend the Holy Mass and pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff.

Confess
and take Holy Communion

the fortnight before or after your visit to the Cathedral.

Why is it considered
a Holy Year?

The Compostela Holy Year happens when July 25th, the feast day of the Apostle’s martyrdom, falls on a Sunday.

Due to leap years,the Holy Years follow a pattern of falling every 6-5-6-11 years. 2010 was the most recent Holy Year. 2021 will be the next Holy Year, followed by 2027 and 2032.

A Holy Year therefore only happens 14 times per century so during these Years there is a considerable increase in the number of pilgrimages.

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At Pilgrim we place all the necessary preparation and guidance at your disposal in order to prepare for the Xacobeo Year and fully enjoy this experience, that you will surely never forget.

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Accommodation during the Holy Year

The amount of pilgrims increases considerably during Holy Years, especially in July, as many pilgrims try to reach Santiago de Compostela in time for the celebrations on July 25th in Santiago.

Eleven years after the last Holy Year and with the increase in international recognition of the Camino, a large influx of pilgrims is expected.

Get ready now and organise your Camino so you aren’t left without accommodation in this special year.

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Most renowned Caminos

We offer you everything you need in order to do your Camino as comfortably as possible.

We will take care of the organising all the technical details so that you can be worry-free.

Feel confident in the face of any incident that might happen along the way, we are with you throughout the Camino.

This is the most internationally recognised and most travelled route which has the most cultural and historical heritage associated with the Camino. A wide range of services are available for pilgrims. However, although many options are available, in peak seasons such as summer, it is often crowded and it can be difficult to find available accommodation. If you are considering public accommodation, the difficulty increases even further. Taking this into account, and with the Xacobeo Year on the horizon, it would be advisable to start planning your adventure.
Nowadays, this is the second-most travelled route. Crossing two different but yet similar countries like Spain and Portugal, gives it an extra appeal, that in some cases, make it irresistible to pilgrims. Moreover, in the region of Porto, it is possible to take an alternative route and travel along the coast, eventually rejoining the main route in Galicia, specifically in the village of Redondela.
Historically, this was the first of the Camino de Sanitago routes to be carried out, being done for the first time by King Alfonso II “the Chaste”. Over time it lost relevance in contrast with the other routes, such as the Camino Francés, which became the main route due to being a primary connection with the rest of Europe and due to appearing in the Codex Calixtinus. Nowadays, this route is gaining importance once again, mainly because it is a more peaceful and less journeyed route. This can be explained by its relative difficulty, being located among steep slopes and mountainous terrain.
This is possibly the most beautiful of all the routes that make up the Camino de Santiago. This is because of the connection between the coastal landscapes of northern Spain with the lush greenery of the fields and forests which can also be found in these areas. All of this, is complemented by the fact that this route passes through areas such as the Basque Country, which is renowned worldwide for its amazing gastronomy. Without a doubt, this is a long journey, but every step is worth taking.