Pilgrim Statistics with Baiona as Point of Departure

[Mark Francis Auchincloss]

I've just been looking at the Stats. from the Pilgrim Office which does show that 2015 will be a record year for numbers of pilgrims commencing their camino along the Coastal Way from Baiona.... which looking at previous years is growing in significance as a point of departure. Any observations or comments would be welcome as to why this is the case ?

Santiago de Compostela Pilgrimage Stats with Baiona being point of departure
2015
Month
O 83
S 138
A 18
J 89
J 20
M 25
A 2
M -
F -
E -
Total 375
2014 86
2013 202
2012 94
2011 13

 

[tyrrek]

Interesting that autumn is so popular but spring so unpopular. I wonder if that starting point appeals to a particular demographic (eg. students) for some reason.