Compostela information (2016)

[Jfking]

How long should we allow for arriving in Santiago receiving our Compostela and having time to attend the Pilgrim mass?

 

[simply B]

That depends upon what time of year you are walking and from how afar you plan to start for the final walk into Santiago. Provision of that info will provide more informed responses from the experienced members here.

Despite walking in the off-season, I have found arrival in the afternoon to place one in a long line.

Not being a big fan of queues, I tend to savor my walk into SdC, get lodging arranged and then find a bite and a beverage.

Early the next morning, I'll give St. Jimmy a hug after visiting the crypt and thence find breakfast. By then, the Pilg's Office is open and there are no lines. Plenty of time to walk the town before the Pilgrim Mass at noon.

This past March (the 8th, I think), I arrived at 17:30 - no lines! I was only at the office to check out the new location but, what the heck, I was in and out in five minutes.

Buen Camino!

B

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Under current Pilgrim Office policies, if you want your compostela dedicated to someone else, that person must be dead or sufficiently ill that he/she is not expected to live. Unable to walk the Camino, a new baby, someone you want to honor, etc. no longer qualify (if they ever did) for a dedication. Just a heads up if you are hoping to make a dedication. You will need to answer the Office questions correctly.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

I was there 3 weeks ago and was told by people I knew that they had stood in line for 3 hours to het their Compostelas.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

How long should we allow for arriving in Santiago receiving our Compostela and having time to attend the Pilgrim mass?

Hi, last year I arrived at the kathedral around noon. Went to the pilgrim office for my Compostela and I got my Compostela in about 5 minutes.
All the pilgrims where at the Pilgrims mass.
Wish you well, Peter.

 

[Robo]

We got there at about 10 am during May this year. The line was long so we came back after the mass at about 2:00 pm I think. Waited about 2 hours
Last year I went the next day (after arrival), early, when they opened. I only waited 10 minutes.

 

[Jfking]

Thank

That depends upon what time of year you are walking and from how afar you plan to start for the final walk into Santiago. Provision of that info will provide more informed responses from the experienced members here.

Despite walking in the off-season, I have found arrival in the afternoon to place one in a long line.

Not being a big fan of queues, I tend to savor my walk into SdC, get lodging arranged and then find a bite and a beverage.

Early the next morning, I'll give St. Jimmy a hug after visiting the crypt and thence find breakfast. By then, the Pilg's Office is open and there are no lines. Plenty of time to walk the town before the Pilgrim Mass at noon.

This past March (the 8th, I think), I arrived at 17:30 - no lines! I was only at the office to check out the new location but, what the heck, I was in and out in five minutes.

Buen Camino!

B

Thanks for your reply... Planning to arrive this Monday ( June 20) with a short walk in that morning from Lavacolla (10 km) .