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The way with children
Special needs
Accessibility on the Way
The Way is open to all persons and any limitation or obstacle can be overcome.
The Way of Saint James is always a constructive option, where each person, in some way, manages to resituate himself, and relativize and revalue his existence. It is very significant that, in 2014, a hundred persons managed to finish the Way in wheelchairs. At the same time, this shows the firm commitment of the Government of Galicia with the opening of the Way to all the persons, thus making it possible that everybody can address this experience, overcoming any limit or obstacle which initially might seem impossible to surmount.
In 2014, a hundred persons managed to finish the Way in wheelchairs
Link to the Guide to accessibility of the Way of Saint James, where the conditions of accessibility for persons with disabilities in each of the hostels which make up the Public network of Pilgrims’ hostels in The Way of Saint James.
How to travel the Way with children
Youngsters must prepare themselves, just like any adult, but with special attention to their physical build.
Just like any adult, youngsters must be aware that this experience will require a particular performance. In the same way as it is necessary for them to have adequate preparation in order to see them walking with a (small and very light) backpack, it is even more necessary to plan shorter stages depending on the ages of our young pilgrims.
Special hydration, solar protection and rest will be priorities on the route
We must check the locations of the private hostels and all the rest places which may serve as a supplement to the stages and stretches proposed here. Hydration, solar protection and rest are priority on the route.
How to travel the Way accompanied by animals/pets
The Way with pack/transport animals and/or pets can be as pleasant as it can be complicated.
The Way with pack/transport animals and/or pets can be as pleasant as complicated. We must state that pets are not admitted in the Public network of Pilgrims’ hostels in The Way of Saint James, however, even so, we still frequently see persons on the pilgrimage who take these and those who go on pilgrimage on odds forms of transport.
We must plan adequate accommodation as the pubic network of hostels does not admit pets
This requires that our animal companions have to be trained and that we plan adequate accommodation and total compliance with the legislation in force regarding safety, hygiene and risk, etc.
Travelling the Way in a group
Let us travel with only what is necessary and behave cordially and with no urgency.
It is advisable to go on this journey with only what is necessary and essential, depending on the time planned and the season of the year in which we tackle it. It is also necessary to behave cordially and with no urgency, with a calm common sense which makes us participate in this wonderful experience as the Way has always been one of the best schools possible of civility, human values and understanding.
We remind you that, in the public hostels, it is not permitted to book and occupation is by order of arrival
In the Public network of Pilgrims’ hostels in The Way of Saint James, it is not allowed to book and they ae occupied in the order the pilgrims arrive in. The pilgrims who travel the Way on foot, followed by those on horseback and those cycling. The stay is limited to one night except for reasons of force majeure, as we explain here. [link with section 1.4.2]
Moreover, it is necessary to bear in mind the living expenses, the cost of necessary purchases or the visit to a significant monument or place, and any donation or expenses which might arise.
