1. The Way of St James
El Camino de Santiago

2. Follow The Camino
 Irish company part of One Foot Abroad Ltd
 Setup in 2006
 Based near St James gate, Dublin
 Multilingual team
 97% Customer Satisfaction
 Largest network of hotels and services

3. History
 James, son of Zebedee, apostle, transfiguration
 Executed in 44AD
 His remains sailed to the north west of Spain
 Buried in a hill of Galicia
 Re-discover around 820AD by Pelayo

4. 1st European Heritage Trail
3rd place of pilgrimage for Catholics
Up to 1 Million of pilgrims a year in medieval times
1st guidebook written ever: Codex Calixtinus (12th Century)
200,000 pilgrims recorded last year

5. The Camino today...

6. The French Way
 Most popular route
 748km
 34 walking days (36 days/35 nights)
 8 sections
 St Jean Pied de Port, Pamplona, Logrono, Burgos, Sahagun,
Leon, Ponferrada, Sarria and Santiago

7. Your Credential

8. Your Pilgrim Certificate
For people who have
reached Santiago:
Walking 100km
Cycling 200km
Horse riding 200km

9. How to get there
Fly to Santiago from London with stop-over in Madrid
Fly direct from London to A Coruña + transfer

10. Terrain
• Mountains: Cold and dry
• Central plateau: Dry and hot
• Coast and Galicia: mild and wet

11. Weather
• Approx Coast
• Approx Inland

12. Our Services

14. Why use our services
Our Local knowledge Our Service
•Expertise and knowledge of the •Outstanding Customer Services
ground •Multi-Lingual Operational Team
•More than 1,200 accommodations •Advice & customisation
recorded •Office opened 7 days
•Local assistance 24/7 •48h response guarantee
Why Our Pack is better Our Products
•Half board, accommodation •Packages fully customizable
transport, Pilgrim Passport •Immediate quotes
•Scallop Shell •Group packages
•Walking Notes, maps •Best rate quality comfort vs price
•24/7 helpline

15. Testimonials
 “It was an amazing experience. Hotels and other arrangements were excellent. Food was extraordinary!” Algie
Mannion, Ireland.
 “The priest who stamped our ‘Credentials’ commented in broken English that they were the best he had seen.” James
Duffie, Ireland.
 “The walks were amazing and views stunning – we certainly will hope to do further walks.” Esther O’Callaghan, Ireland.
 “All queries are dealt with promptly and pleasantly. The organisers go out of their way to be helpful, right down to calling
just before the holiday to wish us well.” Lynn Cowlard, Australia.

16. Thank you and please do ask questions