Ambassadors of honour

His Majesty the King Felipe VI

Illustrious Marquis Vicente del Bosque

The former president of the government Mariano Rajoy

His Majesty the King Juan Carlos

Council of Europe
The first Society of Friends of Santiago was founded in Paris in 1950. A decade later, a group was established in Spain (Estella, 1962). In the 1980s and 1990s, the association phenomenon began to spread throughout Europe and then around the entire world. These associations have played a crucial role in studying and placing signage along the pilgrimage routes, and in setting up and operating hostels.
Friends of the Way of St. James associations are independent not-for-profit organizations separate from Turismo de Galicia. Up-to-date contact information is provided here.
The title of Honorary Ambassador is bestowed by the Xunta de Galicia in recognition of the work done by people and institutions to preserve the Way of St. James and its values.
His Majesty the King Felipe VI
Illustrious Marquis Vicente del Bosque
The former president of the government Mariano Rajoy
His Majesty the King Juan Carlos
Council of Europe
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