{"id":5218,"date":"2025-07-12T21:50:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T19:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/?p=5218"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:33:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:33:18","slug":"how-much-is-the-minimum-to-obtain-the-compostela","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuanto-es-lo-minimo-para-conseguir-la-compostela\/","title":{"rendered":"How much is the minimum to get the Compostela?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2b2b2b;color:#2b2b2b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2b2b2b;color:#2b2b2b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuanto-es-lo-minimo-para-conseguir-la-compostela\/#%c2%bfque_es_la_compostela\" >What is the Compostela?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuanto-es-lo-minimo-para-conseguir-la-compostela\/#%c2%bfcual_es_la_distancia_minima_para_obtenerla\" >What is the minimum distance to obtain it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuanto-es-lo-minimo-para-conseguir-la-compostela\/#puntos_de_partida_comunes_para_cumplir_el_minimo\" >Common starting points for meeting the minimum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuanto-es-lo-minimo-para-conseguir-la-compostela\/#%c2%bfcomo_se_verifica_la_distancia_recorrida\" >How is the distance travelled verified?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuanto-es-lo-minimo-para-conseguir-la-compostela\/#%c2%bfy_si_lo_haces_por_motivos_no_religiosos\" >What if you do it for non-religious reasons?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuanto-es-lo-minimo-para-conseguir-la-compostela\/#en_resumen\" >In a nutshell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuanto-es-lo-minimo-para-conseguir-la-compostela\/#%c2%bfestas_listo_para_emprender_el_camino\" >Are you ready to embark on the Camino?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuanto-es-lo-minimo-para-conseguir-la-compostela\/#preguntas_frecuentes_faqs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuanto-es-lo-minimo-para-conseguir-la-compostela\/#1_%c2%bfque_es_exactamente_la_compostela\" >1. What exactly is the Compostela?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuanto-es-lo-minimo-para-conseguir-la-compostela\/#2_%c2%bfcual_es_la_distancia_minima_para_obtener_la_compostela\" >2. What is the minimum distance to obtain the Compostela?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuanto-es-lo-minimo-para-conseguir-la-compostela\/#3_%c2%bfdesde_donde_puedo_comenzar_para_cumplir_con_el_minimo_requerido\" >3. Where can I start from to meet the minimum requirement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuanto-es-lo-minimo-para-conseguir-la-compostela\/#4_%c2%bfque_documento_necesito_durante_el_camino\" >4. What documents do I need on the road?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuanto-es-lo-minimo-para-conseguir-la-compostela\/#5_%c2%bfpuedo_obtener_algun_certificado_si_no_hago_el_camino_por_razones_religiosas\" >5. Can I get a certificate if I do not do the Camino for religious reasons?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfque_es_la_compostela\"><\/span>What is the Compostela?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Compostela is an official document, issued by the Pilgrim Information Office in Santiago, which certifies that you have completed the Way of St. James for religious or spiritual reasons. It is a highly valued symbol for those who walk this historic route.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfcual_es_la_distancia_minima_para_obtenerla\"><\/span>What is the minimum distance to obtain it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To obtain the Compostela you must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On foot or on horseback: You must have travelled at least 100 kilometres to Santiago de Compostela.<\/li>\n<li>By bicycle: The minimum is 200 kilometres.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This means that you don't need to walk the entire French or Portuguese Way from the beginning. You can start at an intermediate point, as long as you meet the minimum distance and reach Santiago.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"501\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog-compostela.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"How much is the minimum to get the Compostela?\" title=\"blog-compostela\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog-compostela.png 501w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog-compostela-223x300.png 223w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog-compostela-9x12.png 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuanto-es-lo-minimo-para-conseguir-la-compostela\/blog-compostela\/\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"puntos_de_partida_comunes_para_cumplir_el_minimo\"><\/span>Common starting points for meeting the minimum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to do the minimum necessary to obtain the Compostela, here are some of the most popular starting points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From Sarria (French Way) - 114 km<\/li>\n<li>From Baiona (Portuguese Way along the coast) - 124 km<\/li>\n<li>From Ferrol (English Way) - 118 km<\/li>\n<li>From Ourense (V\u00eda de la Plata or Camino Sanabr\u00e9s) - 111 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These routes are designed to meet official requirements and are ideal if you are short on time but don't want to miss out on the experience.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfcomo_se_verifica_la_distancia_recorrida\"><\/span>How is the distance travelled verified?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To prove that you have done the Camino, you will need the Pilgrim's Credential, a document where you will stamp your passage through hostels, churches, bars or official points along the route.<\/p>\n<p>For the last 100 km, you must stamp at least twice a day (morning and afternoon), as proof of your journey.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfy_si_lo_haces_por_motivos_no_religiosos\"><\/span>What if you do it for non-religious reasons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the Compostela is only granted if you do the Camino for faith, promise or spiritual reasons, you can also request a certificate of distance, which certifies the route you have done, without the need to justify the reason.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"en_resumen\"><\/span>In a nutshell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum on foot or on horseback: 100 km<\/li>\n<li>Minimum cycling: 200 km<\/li>\n<li>You need a credential with stamps to verify your journey.<\/li>\n<li>The Camino can start from strategic points such as Sarria, Baiona or Ferrol.<\/li>\n<li>The Compostela is free of charge, but it is important to fulfil the following conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfestas_listo_para_emprender_el_camino\"><\/span>Are you ready to embark on the Camino?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you walk 100 km or more than 800, the value of the Camino is in every step you take. And if your goal is to get the Compostela, now you know exactly how far you need to walk to reach it. \u00a1Buen Camino!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<section class=\"ai-play-skip vc_cta3-container animacion-vc\">\n    <div class=\"ai-play-skip vc_general vc_do_cta3 vc_cta3 CAT-VC vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-left vc_cta3-color-white vc_cta3-icon-size-xl vc_cta3-icons-left vc_cta3-actions-right wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInDown fadeInDown vc_custom_canallas wpb_start_animation animated\">\n        <div class=\"vc_cta3-icons\">\n            <div class=\"vc_icon_element vc_icon_element-outer vc_do_icon vc_icon_element-align-left\">\n                <div class=\"vc_icon_element-inner vc_icon_element-color-white vc_icon_element-size-xl vc_icon_element-style- vc_icon_element-background-color-grey\">\n                    <span class=\"fas fa-hiking icono-camino\"><\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\">\n            <div class=\"vc_cta3-content\">\n                <header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\">\n                    <p class=\"cta-heading h2\">Ready to get your Compostela without complications?<\/p>\n                <\/header>\n                <p class=\"cta-heading h3\">Get to know the best routes to meet the minimum distance and experience the Camino de Santiago authentically.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\">\n                <div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-inline\">\n                    <a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-green\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=34603040475&#038;text=%C2%BFLista+para+conseguir+tu+Compostela+sin+complicaciones%3F\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"ga_whatsapp\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        <i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i> I want to do the Camino                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"preguntas_frecuentes_faqs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_%c2%bfque_es_exactamente_la_compostela\"><\/span>1. What exactly is the Compostela?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Compostela is an official certificate awarded in Santiago de Compostela to those who complete the Camino for religious or spiritual reasons. It is a symbolic recognition highly valued by pilgrims.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%c2%bfcual_es_la_distancia_minima_para_obtener_la_compostela\"><\/span>2. What is the minimum distance to obtain the Compostela?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On foot or horseback: you must travel at least 100 km. By bicycle: the minimum is 200 km. The most important thing is that the route ends in Santiago de Compostela and is properly documented.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_%c2%bfdesde_donde_puedo_comenzar_para_cumplir_con_el_minimo_requerido\"><\/span>3. Where can I start from to meet the minimum requirement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some popular starting points that meet the minimum distance are: Sarria (French Way) - 114 km Baiona (Portuguese Way along the coast) - 124 km Ferrol (English Way) - 118 km Ourense (Sanabr\u00e9s Way) - 111 km<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%c2%bfque_documento_necesito_durante_el_camino\"><\/span>4. What documents do I need on the road?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You need the Pilgrim's Credential, which you will stamp along the route. For the last 100 km, two stamps per day (morning and afternoon) are required for the route to be valid.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_%c2%bfpuedo_obtener_algun_certificado_si_no_hago_el_camino_por_razones_religiosas\"><\/span>5. Can I get a certificate if I do not do the Camino for religious reasons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, although the Compostela is only awarded if the reason is spiritual or religious, you can request a Certificate of Distance, which certifies the number of kilometres covered and the route travelled, without the need to justify the purpose.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To obtain the Compostela you must travel at least 100 km on foot or 200 km by bike to Santiago. You can start from points such as Sarria or Ferrol. 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