In 2027, the Holy Compostelan Year (Año Santo Compostelano) will once again be celebrated. The last Holy Year took place in 2021. This special event, also known as the Xacobeo, occurs whenever July 25th - the Feast Day of Saint James the Apostle falls on a Sunday.
The Cathedral is the resting point of the bones of St. James and 2027 isA Compostelan year which again will be celebrated for the entire year also known as Xacobeo.
THE WAY OF St JAMES
The Camino de Santiago ( the way of St James ) from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela (UNESCO world heritage site) is the most fequenlty walk segment with many opportunities tomeet other pilgrims, enjoy fincas (small farm rest spots with refreshments), and bath in the forestand countryside. This segment is 111 km. Which allows you to recieve the Traditional Compostela certificate Verifying your completion thus your passport. This segment is 111 km. Which allows you to recieve the Traditional Compostela certificate Verifying your completion thus your passport.