25 July 2022

[rappahannock_rev]

I'm looking at several 7-10-day walk possibilities next summer, one of which would get me into SdeC in time for St. James' Day.... Now, over the years I've been fortunate enough to enjoy several fine Spanish festivals -- the Tres Burgos in Pamplona and the San Mateo in Logrono come to mind.... But none of them are likely to rival 25 July in SdeC! What might I expect?

 

[trecile]

I don't know, but I woukd make reservations NOW!

 

[Former member 91017]

I'm looking at several 7-10-day walk possibilities next summer, one of which would get me into SdeC in time for St. James' Day.... Now, over the years I've been fortunate enough to enjoy several fine Spanish festivals -- the Tres Burgos in Pamplona and the San Mateo in Logrono come to mind.... But none of them are likely to rival 25 July in SdeC! What might I expect?

Read Michener's final chapter in Iberia, and his chapter on being in Seville for the Semana Santa. The lovely thing about tradition is that while it may morph, the basic contours will remain the same. And as @trecile has noted: reserve now.

 

[Scott Sweeney]

I'm looking at several 7-10-day walk possibilities next summer, one of which would get me into SdeC in time for St. James' Day.... Now, over the years I've been fortunate enough to enjoy several fine Spanish festivals -- the Tres Burgos in Pamplona and the San Mateo in Logrono come to mind.... But none of them are likely to rival 25 Ju

I'm looking at several 7-10-day walk possibilities next summer, one of which would get me into SdeC in time for St. James' Day.... Now, over the years I've been fortunate enough to enjoy several fine Spanish festivals -- the Tres Burgos in Pamplona and the San Mateo in Logrono come to mind.... But none of them are likely to rival 25 July in SdeC! What might I expect?

Larger crowds, summer heat and luckily a safer walk.

 

[natefaith]

Just FYI, July 25 is very quiet even though it's the actual holiday. It's July 24th that's the big celebration day, with fireworks and normally a light show in Praza do Obradoiro. So I would plan to arrive by the 24th if not before!

 

[Caminogoat]

I agree. Everyone in Spain was expecting a huge crowd next year after the lockdown, and especially 2022 being a Holly Year, which was extended from 2021. From what I hear, this extension has been granted only twice in the last 800 years: once due to the Spanish Civil War and the second time due to COVID.