The
Camino de Santiago does not feel the crisis
The route keeps pace despite the crisis with the 1.5 percent increase in the number of pilgrims in 2012 and the opening of two new shelters over the next year
M. Anton 06/08/2012
The number of pilgrims on the
Camino de Santiago rises 1.5 percent
The number of pilgrims on the
Camino de Santiago has increased slightly by 1.5 percent despite the economic crisis in the province of Leon, as stated by the Association of Friends of the
Camino de Santiago de León 'Pulchra Leonina'.
"Leon is the third village, where pilgrims begin the
Camino de Santiago, which means a saving of time and money for those starting in León your route," said Luis Gutierrez, president of the Association of Leon.
The months between May and August encouraged the number of pilgrims in an "intensive". The last half of May and early June are the days when more foreigners decide to do the
Camino de Santiago. While "the rest of the year to September there are only Spanish pilgrims, adding to make the route, the younger." The president of the Association of Friends of the
Camino de Santiago de Leon asserts that "October is the month most favorable for the
Camino de Santiago, due to the weather and the disappearance of the mass, though the days are shorter, but not a disability to perform the pilgrimage, a religious motivation, cultural and spiritual. "
The Association of Friends of the
Camino de Santiago de León 'Pulchra Leonina' have "the duty to inform, support and assist the pilgrims who come to the Association to undertake or continue the
Camino de Santiago from the city of Leon, plus guard the route at the provincial and general route between Bridge Hospital Órbigo Villarente and the French Way. " And finally, "acting to agencies, institutions and both public and private entities for the protection and preservation of cultural heritage of the
Camino de Santiago".
What's new route
This year the
Camino de Santiago, in the province of León, much to the new hostel opening Ademar Foundation, is an "important aid to the city, closing the municipal shelter and unable to count on the shelter The Carbajalas, since the 134 beds are complete it is. "
Also, "there in mind the possible opening next year of two new shelters, one in Bercianos Camino Real and one in Relay de las Matas." "In total, there are 37 shelters, ie, 700 hospitals that facilitate the pilgrims stay in shelters, where they requested the donation."
The Association of Friends of the
Camino de Santiago de Leon also has a "new step narrow bridge Villarente to prevent the pilgrims to pass easily through the bridge, without running any risk of abuse."
Finally, as a novelty, after the conclusion of the General Assembly of Associations of the
Camino de Santiago in March, approved the proposed change, which will have 100 miles on foot and by bicycle 300 km, it is an initiative to extend the distance and get the Compostela in Santiago, once there, they will honor the Monte de Gozo. "We are still awaiting approval by the Confraternity of Saint James to carry out this exciting initiative."