Conrad Stein

La Palma Hiking Guide

<p>The Camino Francés leads pilgrims from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port over the heights of the Pyrenees and on through the vineyards of Rioja to the lonely expanses of the high plains of the Meseta of Castile. After crossing the green mountains and valleys of Galicia, the pilgrim reaches Santiago de Compostela after an excellent 800 meters. From here, quite a few continue on to Cape Finisterre on the Atlantic coast. The old medieval pilgrimage route enjoys unbroken popularity among people of all ages for good reason: the diversity of the landscapes, the cultural treasures of the cities and the pilgrims from all over the world who meet here along the way make it an unforgettable human experience. The excellent wayfinding and the extremely varied range of hostels, guesthouses and guest towns are still unsurpassed today.</p> <p>This pilgrim's guide provides all the information pilgrims need on their way to Santiago. A detailed route description and additional orientation aids in the form of maps and precise altitude profiles. Precise descriptions of the hostels, their location and facilities, tips for accommodation in guesthouses and hotels, tips for cyclists. Background information on the country and culture. Information on infrastructure such as shopping facilities, medical care and banks. There are also some general tips and advice on climate and travel time, equipment and preparation for the trip. Of course, the guide also describes the route to Finisterre in detail and gives some tips for the route from the Somport Pass and also to Muxía. Large fold-out overview map! </p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Raimund Joos | Conrad Stein Verlag | 19th edition 2016 | 287 pages | 71 maps, 102 color illustrations, 52 color elevation profiles | 1 color, fold-out overview map&nbsp;</span></p>