According to legend, the body of Christ's apostle James was brought to Calicia. In 813 the relics were supposedly discovered at Santiago de Compostela, where a cathedral has been built in his honor. Now, over half a million pilgrims a year flock there from all over Europe, crossing the Pyrenees at Roncesvalles. These pilgrims are recognizable by their traditional garb of cape, long staff, and felt hat adorned with scallop shells, the symbol of Saint James. The route across Northern Spain , otherwise known as the Road to Santiago, passes through the Navarre cities of Pamplona, Estella, and Logrono with the Cathedrals of these cities being major draws.

Map from Eyewitness Travel Guides Spain.