Xacobeo Holy Year on the Camino de Santiago

A Xacobeo Holy Year, also known as Ano Xacobeo or Jacobean Year, is a very special event for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. It takes place when 25th July,

8 Things to do and see in Fatima, Portugal

The small town of Fatima in Portugal has been an important place of Catholic pilgrimage since Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. Its Sanctuary is visited by

What is the Compostela certificate?

What is the Compostela certificate and how can you get yours? Today we introduce you to the fascinating origins of the Compostela certificate and how you can get yours after

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Things to do on your pilgrimage to Rome

Home of Popes and Saints, cradle of Christianity and also of Western civilisation... There are many extraordinary holy sites to visit and things to do on a pilgrimage to Rome,

What is the Botafumeiro and when can I see it?

What is the Botafumeiro? The Botafumeiro is an impressive ‘censer’ or thurible that measures 1.50 metres and weighs 53kg and one of the most striking rituals at the Cathedral of

11 interesting facts about Lourdes

The town of Lourdes in France is known the world over as a pilgrimage destination, today we introduce you to 11 interesting facts about Lourdes you might not know about

Essential travel tips for your trip to the Holy Land

In order to help you prepare for this once in a lifetime holiday, the Joe Walsh Tours travel experts have prepared these essential and simple travel tips for your trip

Our hotels in Lourdes

The Joe Walsh Tours Pilgrimages team works with some of the best hotels in Lourdes