The Way of Sant James

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.