Articles related to "Compostella"

Medieval society was often divided sharply into rich and poor. But, on a pilgrimage, people from all walks of life could meet and travel together.

Having trouble with his mission, St. James saw the Blessed Lady upon a pillar carried by angels accompanying him to Jerusalem.

Manor house hotels set in vineyards, a Roman bridge, a Medieval pilgrim route, show gardens, cycling paths and Lusitanian horses draw travelers to Ponte de Lima.

Northern Spain's little-known and uncrowded beaches on the Cíes Islands just off the cruise port of Vigo, are so precious that they are protected by a national park

Few travelers can visit Galicia, Catalonia, Andalucia and the far-off Canary Islands on a single trip, but any of these sights would be the highlight of a vacation.

Early Celts settled in Galicia, in northern Spain, beginning an artistic tradition that lives on today in Vigo's vibrant art scene and in its public galleries.

Take a shore excursion to the pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostella, explore an Iberian Celtic hill fort, bask on a beach or feast on a paella of Spanish shellfish.

Add in the extras to find the real cruise vacation cost. Look for free shore excursions, airfare, last-minute bargains and kids activities to boost the overall experience

Portugal is filled with exciting travel experiences, don't miss sites, hilltop castles, gardens and beautiful scenery, so it's hard to pick only 10 best places to visit

The crowning glory of the Comminge region in SW France is the mighty architectural masterpiece of the cathedral of St Bertrand de Comminges.

Toulouse, in the Cathartic heart of South West France, has a passionate religious history which perhaps explains why it has so many splendid sacred building.

The Thames estuary produced vast numbers of oysters that could be rapidly transported to Billingsgate Fish Market in London.

As the final stop on The Way of St. James, Santiago de Compostela delivers history, Christianity, and personal achievement in the heart of Spain's most unique region.