Is the film the way based on a true story?

Is the film the way based on a true story?

The film was inspired by Emilio Estevez’s own son, Taylor. Taylor, who served as an associate producer on the film, had driven the length of the Camino with his grandfather. On the way, he met the woman who would become his wife; thus, the Camino held special meaning for him.

Has Emilio Estevez walked the Camino?

Whether the film will render a true depiction of the transformative pilgrimage, we shall see. The film, The Way, directed by Emilio Estevez and starring his father, Martin Sheen, was released in 2011. I walked that same Way, to complete the French route of the Camino de Santiago, in April of this year, 2018.

Which is the best way to hike the Camino de Santiago?

Camino Primitivo: A spur off of the Camino Francés, the Camino Primitivo (or the Original Route) is a popular detour for pilgrims interested in visiting Oviedo’s impressive cathedral. The route is the most direct route from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela and reconnects with the Camino Francés about 40 miles outside of Santiago.

Where does the Camino Primitivo start and end?

The total distance of the Camino Primitivo 321km it can be completed in two weeks. The trail starts at the cathedral of Oviedo and finishes at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.

How many people a year walk the Camino de Santiago?

According to the statistics for 2019 only 4% (about 16 000 people a year) of all the pilgrims who walk the Camino de Santiago choose the Primitive Way. Download our free PDF files to make your Camino Primitivo planning easier.

How many miles is the Camino Ingles to Santiago de Compostela?

Starting from La Coruña, the Camino Inglés only measures 46 miles, too short to earn you a Compostela (hikers must complete over 62 miles to receive an official certificate of completion from the Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago de Compostela).