Very unusual to have more than 3,000 at this time of year. More likely in July, August and September.
The cumulative lines are much more telling, unless people are used to looking at daily figures that change according to several factors it is very hard to pick a pattern but if you look at the cumulative lines then you see that they start together (of course) and they end together (much more interesting) and so, if they reflect correct information, then there is simply a time shift in when people walk but no increase in overall numbers.
That graph above is for 2022 and 2023 - posted to answer @Luka 's question about earlier years. But I think the time shift element is significant. I've posted this year's arrival graph from solviturambulando below. Again this year's figures are dark red while last year's are pink. The running total of Compostelas so far this year is about 20% up on the same period last year but Easter was nearly two weeks earlier this year. Holy Week has traditionally been when many albergues reopen and pilgrim numbers begin to rise sharply. The earlier date may have moved the peak period a little. I think we will need more time to separate the time shift effect from any underlying significant increase in numbers.
Thanks for your input, Mark.
Yes, from the Pilgrims Oofice. You’ll be asked when you get there if you want a distance certificate as well as your Compostela - it’ll cost you a few euros - if for some reason you’re not asked, just request it yourself.
Yes show the security guard your QR code to get into the Office then after him there's another lady who will give you a ticket with number code from the machine. Then straight ahead to the hallway where there's to the right the screen with numbers showing. Wait for your code number then on to counter. They may ask you a few questions like where you started and they should ask if you want the Distance Certificate which costs 3€. You can buy a cardboard holder to protect both documents which costs 2€, and looks great with the tiny scallop shaped design. Buen camino.
The Camino is almost over…one more day and it’s Santiago…hope I can get a picture of yours truly in front of the Santiago Compostela sign without it pouring down.
Let's just say that in the last two days they handed out more Compostelas than in the entire year of my first Camino.
I have said the same thing elsewhere this evening. Though you might have to ban me if I repeated my initial verbal reaction on the forum...
They used to say "millions of people have walked the Camino over the centuries". Soon we'll be saying "millions of people have walked the Camino over the decade".I have said the same thing elsewhere this evening. Though you might have to ban me if I repeated my initial verbal reaction on the forum...
