France and Spain 2010

Camino de Santiago (Way of St James)

Pilgrims Path: Bayonne to Burgos - medieval French Bayonne and St Jean - atmospheric Basque countryside - monasteries, ancient cathedrals and churches - walk old Pamplona - cross the Pyrenees - visit numerous pilgrimage sites - cross the Rioja, Spain’s red wine centre - Atapuerca, Europe’s best archaeological site - fascinating Monte de Demande - beautiful, mythic St Domingo and Viana - intriguing Belorada, and Najera - completion in famous Burgos

Pilgrims Path: Leon to Santiago - meet in vibrant Leon - day trip to brilliant limestone Picos d Europa - visit prehistory Lugo - walk amazing Picos pathway - cross two high sierras - visit the myth-laden Bierza region - Atmospheric, green Galicia - four regional cuisines - compact Roman Astorga - Spanish tapas and nightlife - Galician markets and pulperia - Eternal Santiago de Compostela