In this video, we visit the necromanteio or “oracle of the dead”, the only one throughout all of Greece.
In this sanctuary, dedicated to Hades and to Persephone, it is found in excellent condition.
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The Examilia Wall, or Justinian’s Wall, was a large wall that protected against land attacks in the Peloponnese.
It was built during Byzantine times and repaired many times. In this video, we visit 4 sections of the wall, the fortification, and other sites, as well as explaining its history.
The movie “The Way” is probably the most famous about the Camino de Santiago, and it introduced the pilgrimage to the whole world. But does it accurately represent the experience of the road?
In this video, we analyze the movie, from the perspective of pilgrims and focusing mainly on how the road is represented; how much of what it shows is real and how much is poetic license.
Many associations of friends of the Camino de Santiago, for many years, have requested that the minimum distance to walk to obtain the Compostela be raised from 100KM to 300KM.
In this video we do an analysis of the current situation, of the measures requested and we propose and detail a compromise solution between both positions.
Related videos of the Camino de Santiago:
The Certificates of the Camino de Santiago: https://youtu.be/FGsW8NS5QiM
How to calculate the budget for the Camino de Santiago: https://youtu.be/zdP3BX7QEe0
The secret of the success of the Camino de Santiago: https://youtu.be/LaVnvXyovfs
This video helps you choose your next Camino de Santiago and plan your starting point with just over 2 questions.
The French Way is the most popular variant of the Camino de Santiago.
This video helps you plan where to start your French Way by answering just 2 questions.
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Isthmus of Corinth
In this video, we are going to explore the ruins of Isthmus, located on the Isthmus of Corinth, a few meters from the Corinth Canal and we are going to tell the story of the Isthmian Games, the Panhellenic games that were held at this site in honor of Poseidon.
In this video, we’ll try to explain the popularity of Sarria as a starting point for the Camino de Santiago, as well as the reasons why we think it’s a bad idea to start in Sarria, including the most popular arguments and less discussed reasons, as well as an alternative starting point for a more complete experience.
In this video, we explore 4 of the multiple German bunkers that protected the canal of the Corinth isthmus during World War II.
The bunkers are found in a ruined state, but they are easily visitable.
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The story of the Corinth Canal
The Corinth Canal is an artificial canal that allows ships to navigate from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean Sea, avoiding circumnavigating the Peloponnese peninsula, whose rocky coastline is extremely dangerous and thus saving hundreds of kilometers.
Its history involves many ups and downs, failed attempts and even battles.