Camí de Sant Jaume in Catalonia for everyone - 19/01/2010
A complete source of information for making the Way of St James (Camí de Sant Jaume) accessible for the disabled.
The Way of St James in Galicia is a great cultural route linking both ends of the Iberian peninsula, from Cap de Creus to Cabo Finisterre. The Way begins in Sant Pere de Rodes and follows a route that passes the Monastery of Montserrat and reaches Alcarràs (Lleida), before entering Aragón. Catalonia has always had close links with the various sections of the Way of St James.
The web site www.caminodesantigoparatodos.com contains full information on the stretches that have been identified as accessible for people with reduced mobility. The audio guide for the visually impaired can also be downloaded here, together with the route description in sign language, and subtitles in Catalan and Spanish for the hearing impaired.
The commitment to recovering the Way of St James is an integral part of the policy of the Agència Catalana de Turisme, which promotes the development of ethical, sustainable, responsible and accessible tourism. This policy is intended to reduce the seasonal nature of tourism and achieve territorial balance, with the aim of spreading the benefits of tourism to the whole country.
