Camino de Santiago Footprint Handbook

by Symington, Andy

• ISBN13: 9781911082187
• ISBN10: 1911082183
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2017-06-01
• Publisher: Footprint

Summary

The Camino de Santiago has experienced a striking revival. Cutting across Spain from the Pyrenees in the east, to Santiago de Compostela in the west, it leads you through the varied and beautiful ancient kingdoms of northern Spain. This Footprint Handbook provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment both on the medieval pilgrim route and in the picturesque towns close by.

• Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and along the Camino de Santiago
• Comprehensive, up to date listings of where to eat, sleep and relax
• Includes information on tour operators and activities, from sampling red wine in La Rioja to the wild beauty of Cape Finisterre
• Detailed maps of Santiago de Compostela, Pamplona, Burgos and other key towns in the region
• Slim enough to fit in your pocket

With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known places of interest, Footprint Handbook Camino de Santiago provides concise and comprehensive coverage of Spain's most famous historical route.

Author Biography

Andy Symington hails from Australia and, after much time spent prowling and working in various corners of the world, he settled in Spain, where he has now lived for several years. He is enamoured of the art, architecture, wildernesses, and tapas of Andalucía, which never ceases to offer up hitherto unknown corners to explore. Andy has extensive experience as a travel writer and is the author of several Footprint guidebooks.

Table of Contents

1. Planning your trip
2. Western Pyrenees: Camino Francés
3. Western Pyrenees: Camino Aragonés
4. Western Navarra
5. Route through La Rioja
6. Burgos and around
7. West from Burgos
8. León
9. West of León
10. Route through Galicia
11. Santiago de Compostela
12. Practicalities