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Recommendations to Make the Pilgrimage on Foot
In order to enjoy a journey as bearable as possible and arrive in Santigo de Compostela without any wounds or blisters, you should follow these recommendations.


Pilgrim inluries
IThe most common pilgrim injuries are those affecting the joints (traumatic arthritis and sprains) or the feet (rubbing and blisters).
  
General Recommendations to Make Santiago´s Pilgrimage
Before starting the pilgrimage it is convenient to undergo a medical examination and train by walking or pedalling along longer distances on successive days.
 
Recommendations to Make the Pilgrimage on Bicycle
Making the Way of Santiago on bycicle requires an excellent physical shape.
 
The Pilgrim´s Passport
As most travellers, who keep souvenirs from all their journeys over the world, the pilgrims of the Route of Santiago treasure "la Compostela", an official certification given in Santiago de Compostela. It is granted by the Archbishopric or by Santiago´s Chapter to those who make the pilgrimage for religious or spiritual reasons. Through it, the Church recognises the pilgrims´devoutness.