Monte de Gozo in Santiago de Compostela (photo © Avictoreno / dreamstime.com)
Monte de Gozo in Santiago de Compostela (photo © Avictoreno / dreamstime.com)
Across northern Spain by train
If it were ever possible to make a pilgrimage by rail, this is it. Santiago de Compostela has been the goal for millions of pilgrims over many centuries, walking the various routes from France and across northern Spain that have come to be collectively known as the Camino de Santiago or the Route of St James. Even for those of no or little faith, this transect across northern Spain is a very fine journey, much enlivened by some splendid scenery and some of Spain’s most historic cities along the way.
MAP Double click on the map (or double tap on mobile) to zoom in. You can connect onto other routes in places shown in red (just click/tap on the red map icon marking the place to reveal other routes linked to it). Zoom out of the map again by cliking the 'minus' sign at the top left of the map.
Whether you are making a long grand tour or just planning a couple of weekend breaks, Europe by Rail is the perfect guide. The book describes over 52 key routes in detail. Together, they span mainland Europe and – brand new for this 16th edition – now also the British Isles. Find out more about the guidebook below.
