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WALKING THE CAMINO WAY
Highlights of the Camino Frances , the most popular route of the historic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage
Atapuerca
The archaeological site at Atapuerca is extraordinary for many reasons , not least for the discovery of traces of human life from a million years ago , the oldest in Europe . The Sierra de Atapuerca is home to open-air sites and the Atapuerca caves , where cave paintings can be seen . The remains of 32 people were found in the Sima de los Huesos cave , one of the largest examples of an ancient human colony . It ’ s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was also declared a Site of Outstanding Universal Value by UNESCO in 2015 .
The Camino de Santiago , or the Camino Way , is one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in the world . Responsible for the largest movement of people during the Middle Ages as millions made their way to the Santiago de Compostela , it ’ s now undertaken by many kinds of pilgrims , not just those looking for a religious experience . Research in 2019 showed that just 28 % of walkers were taking the Camino way for religious or spiritual reasons . The Camino Frances is the most popular route , as seen in the 2010 movie The Way , starring Martin Sheen .
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