León pilgrim information point statistics

[Bradypus]

A short article reporting some statistics from the volunteer pilgrim welcome point on the outskirts of León. Noting a significant increase over the same period last year and the large percentage of foreign pilgrims.

El Punto de Información al Peregrino de León atendió a 4.616 personas desde su apertura en abril

En el Punto Informativo se ofrece atención a los peregrinos que lleguen a la ciudad de León

www.ahoraleon.com

 

[Kitsambler]

Interesting! It appears the French are now (at least in May, their favorite month) walking in Spain. When I was walking the Le Puy (2010-2011), all the French stopped at SJPP. And merciful heavens, the huge numbers of South Koreans! Was there some instigating event for them, like Hapa Kerkling's book for the Germans, or Martin Sheen's film for the Americans?

 

[Kathar1na]

Probably good for trends but not for actual total numbers. It is an information point that is open Mondays to Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm and from April to October.

El Punto de Información al Peregrino de Puente Castro ofrece sus servicios de abril a octubre

El Punto de Información al Peregrino del Camino de Santiago de Puente Castro, ha reabierto para dar servicio a los peregrinos que llegan a la...

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[Pafayac]

the huge numbers of South Koreans! Was there some instigating event for them, like Hapa Kerkling's book for the Germans, or Martin Sheen's film for the Americans?

I am wondering also... I found that:
"Writer Namhee Kim's bestsellers and television reality shows, such as the one involving K-pop group G.O.D., are the source of Koreans' enthusiasm for the Way."

 

[Bradypus]

Probably good for trends but not for actual total numbers.

I agree. The numbers do seem to be consistent with the increase in arrivals in Santiago and departures reported from SJPDP. The relatively small number of Spanish pilgrims was a little surprising given their prominence in the annual overall statistics from Santiago. It does seem that foreigners are more likely to walk longer distances on Caminos.