May 9 – European Day of Saint James Way
From May 2 to 11, the European Federation of Saint James Way is promoting the European Days of Saint James Way 2025, with activities taking place in various European countries. This initiative aims to simultaneously promote the enhancement of the Camino de Santiago in all member countries and associated entities, celebrating the various routes that cross Europe, the spirit of unity, peace and freedom among nations, the unique experience provided to pilgrims, and the dedication of local communities in preserving and developing these historic paths.
PORTUGAL
Porto
Seminar “700 years since Queen Saint Isabel’s pilgrimage to Compostela and 400 years since her canonization”
May 10, 3:00 PM – Church of Taipas
More information: 916 464 189
Tomar
• Workshop “Santiago’s Pie and Pilgrim’s Tea”
May 16, 3:30 PM – Templar Castle Church
More information: turismo@cm-tomar.pt | 249 329 823 | cm-tomar.pt
• Talk “The Camino as a cultural bond”, by Luís Ferreira
May 16, 6:30 PM – Templar Castle Church
More information: turismo@cm-tomar.pt | 249 329 823 | cm-tomar.pt
SPAIN
Santiago de Compostela and other localities
“The Bells of the Camino” – ringing of church bells along the Camino
May 9, 12:00 PM
More information: caminodesantiago.gal
Cantabria
“Los Safaris del Camino” (The Camino safaris) – nature activity
May 11, 9:00 AM – Fuente Dé Cable Car, Picos de Europa
More information: programacion@caminolebaniego.com
NETHERLANDS
Grensmaasvallei
Cycling tour “The Wonders of the Grensmaasvallei”
No fixed date – various locations
More information: info@visitzuidlimburg.nl | visitzuidlimburg.nl
Zuid-Limburg
• Walks: “Pilgrim for a Day”
No fixed date – various routes
More information: info@visitzuidlimburg.nl | visitzuidlimburg.nl
• Digital visits to religious heritage
No fixed date – various locations in Zuid-Limburg
More information: info@visitzuidlimburg.nl | visitzuidlimburg.nl
• Bicycle pilgrimages along the basilicas
No fixed date – various routes
More information: info@visitzuidlimburg.nl | visitzuidlimburg.nl
Wittem
Visit to the Monastery and pilgrimage site
May 3, 7 and 10 – Monastery of Wittem
More information: +31434501741 | kloosterwittem.nl
Maastricht
Exhibition “Pilgrimage to Maastricht”
May 2 to 11, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM – Maastricht Museum
More information: +31434501741 | maastrichtmuseum.nl
ITALY
Tuscany
“Jubilee on the Camino – from S. Giacomo to S. Pietro” – Meetings, conferences and walk
May 2 to 4 – Pistoia to Rome
More information: federcammini@gmail.com | federcammini.com
CROATIA
South Istria
Camino South Istria – Walk
May 10 – Nezakcij to Mutvoran (13 km)
More information:: info@pulainfo.hr | +38552219197 | southistria.com
UKRAINE
Vinnytsia
Vinnytsia
• “How to pack a pilgrim’s backpack”
May 2, 4:00 PM – 89 Soborna Street
More information: caminopodolico@gmail.com | caminopodolico.net
• Meeting of Camino Podolico guides
May 9, 4:00 PM – 89 Soborna Street
More information: caminopodolico@gmail.com | caminopodolico.net
• Book presentation “The Camino de Santiago”, by Dzvinka Matiyash
May 11, 6:00 PM – 89 Soborna Street
More information: caminopodolico@gmail.com | caminopodolico.net
To register for the various activities, access the central form aqui. As part of these celebrations, you can also share your moments on social media using the hashtag #eudaysofcamino.
