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Fun facts about Camino the Santiago

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  • KM 0 of the Camino is not in Santiago but in Cape Fisterra, by the Atlantic Ocean.
    True!
  • The pilgrim passport needs to be stamped at least three times a day.
    False.The pilgrim passport needs to be stamped at least once a day.
  • Santiago de Compostela means St James of the sea of stars.
    False. Santiago de Compostela means St James of the field of stars.
  • You have to walk at least 150kms into Santiago to receive your Compostela certificate.
    False. At least 100kms.
  • There are many routes to Santiago, starting in France, Portugal, and Spain.
    True!
  • You can do the Camino by boat.
    True!
  • Yellow scallop shells mark the way to Santiago.
    True!
  • The Camino Primitivo from Bilbao is the oldest route.
    False. The Camino Primitivo from Oviedo is the oldest Camino de Santiago route.