Pamplona, 6 November 2026 – The representative for Xacobeo 2027, Marcos Gómez Román, has called in Pamplona for closer cooperation between Galicia and Navarre in connection with the Holy Year 2027. At an event organised by the Asociación Galaico-Navarra in the Civivox Pompelo he highlighted Navarre’s role as a traditional gateway to the Camiño de Santiago and urged people in the region to act as ambassadors for Xacobeo. This is according to a statement from the Xunta de Galicia and the local event announcement.
Gómez Román outlined key areas of work for the 2027 programme and emphasised goals such as raising the international profile of the pilgrimage route, revitalising the areas involved, and deepening cooperation between autonomous communities. He announced no specific funding commitments or detailed schedules in Pamplona; the focus was on networking, information and involving regional institutions and associations.
Navarre has long been one of the most important gateways to the Iberian Peninsula: classic stages lead from the Pyrenees via Roncesvalles and Pamplona along the Camiño de Santiago. Against this background, the representative stressed that cooperation with Navarre matters for managing visitor flows, maintaining route infrastructure and raising the profile of the overall Xacobeo project. The Asociación Galaico-Navarra, which hosted the event, serves as a bridge between civil society, cultural organisations and the administration.
Xacobeo—the Holy Year in honour of the Apostle James—is seen in Galicia as a cultural, religious and tourism catalyst. According to the Xunta de Galicia, it is working on a 2027 programme that brings together culture, pilgrimage, education and business, with an impact extending beyond Galicia. The focus is on working in partnership with other regions along the routes, pooling resources and raising international visibility.
Marcos Gómez Román’s remarks should be understood as programme-setting statements. They define priorities and invite partners to take part, without yet establishing binding individual measures. For Navarre, the proposed cooperation offers an opportunity to build on its existing strengths along the Camiño. For Galicia, close coordination with neighbouring communities is part of a strategy to present the 2027 pilgrimage route as a shared national and regional project.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).