Category Archives: Spain
Llivia — Spain Inside France
Llivia is a town under Spanish jurisdiction, a part of Girona, yet it is completely surrounded by French territory. The historical and political elements that created this situation relate to Llivia’s pre-Medieval status as a city rather than a village. … Continue reading
How to Walk the Camino :: Part II
Camp in the Pyrenees Mountains © www.backpackinglight.com One difficulty I encountered was ambiguous sign postings along parts of the route. A path continuation may have two or three options and occasionally there was no clear choice. It seems like the … Continue reading
The Way – Filmed on the Camino de Santiago
Watch the trailer from Icon Films. You may also enjoy this article about the spiritual aspects of walking the Pilgrimage Path.
Pilgrimage Routes in 1648
In 1648 the Camino Francés de Santiano de Compostela was an extensive web of paths across France through the Pyrenees and westward along northern Spain to Santiago. I’ve walked the southern French path which passes through St Jean Pied de … Continue reading
Pyrenees Geology
Prospecting in the Pyrenees? Here’s the geology map to plot your search. If you are planning on hiking in France, the best topo maps are from IGN.
Woman Artist Walks Pyrenees Alone
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Basque Surfing
Basque surfin’ safari. Plan your vacation at this friendly travel site Read more about other Basque surfing opportunities
Pyrénées Wine and Food
Try this Basque recipe for fava beans. Preparing favas is labor intensive, but the taste of these beans is worth the effort. To the left, shelled parboiled fava beans (the yellow beans in the glass bowl) are ready for cooking. The … Continue reading
Walking Vacations
Books about Walking The Complete Guide to Walking, Mark Fenton, The Lyons Press, 2001 Written by an editor at Walking magazine, this comprehensive how to guide, takes you from inertia to regular walking. Exceptionally useful book aimed at the beginning walker … Continue reading
Travel Info :: Pyrénées Region
The Pilgrim’s Way – Navarra GR-65 Camino de Santiago A Medieval Pilgrim: from Tuam to Santiago de Compostela – 12th c. pilgrims from Ireland traveled to Spain, returned to Ireland and when they died, were buried with the emblematic scallop … Continue reading
