The Pilgrim's Route to Santiago Age-old Journey. For over 1,000 years, pilgrims have been journeying from near and far to the portals of the majestic cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. They flocked on foot by the millions throughout the Middle Ages to pay homage to the relics of St. James, Apostle of Christ.
Pilgrims continue to be drawn to Santiago.
Some come to hear tales of the legendary path that has helped shape the culture and history of northern Spain. Some come to meet the challenge of hiking this beautiful and famous route. And some are on the most ancient quest of all - finding the peace of mind achieved by leaving behind the pressures of life, taking up a staff, and listening to the sounds of nature. You'll be housed like countless pilgrims before you in the beautiful parador, built 450 years ago as a sumptuous monastery and pilgrims' hospital. Crossing from Castilla y Leon into the region of Galicia, we ascend to the panoramic mountaintop village of O Cebreiro.