Camino stamps when walking in sections
If you intend to apply for the Compostela and are walking the minimum distance, the Pilgrim’s Office asks for dated stamps at the beginning and end of each stage. The easiest stamp to overlook is the one at the start of a return visit.
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Check your itinerary before booking
For walkers the office specifies at least 100 continuous kilometres towards Santiago on the same recognised route, including the final stage to the cathedral. The Compostela is a religious certificate. Cross-border starts have specific conditions. For an unusual itinerary, put the proposed stages to the office before committing to travel.
Record the place where you resume
Suppose you finish a spring visit in Arzúa. Keep the credential with the stamp from that arrival. When you return to Arzúa to continue, get a fresh dated stamp before you leave town. Together, the two dates show the break in time and the geographical connection between your walks.
If you want a record of your mileage
The office also describes a Certificate of Distance. If you want a record that includes the length of your journey, check its description and ask what documents to bring. Carry the credential somewhere dry. When you receive a stamp, check that you can still read both the place and the date.
Your plan, step by step
- Check that your stages connect in order.
- Record the exact place you will restart.
- Check your stamps before leaving each town.
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