Compostela (certificate)

The Compostela is an official certificate issued to pilgrims who complete the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage route in Spain. It verifies that the individual has traveled a specified distance—typically 100 kilometers on foot or 200 kilometers by bike—and has done so for spiritual or cultural reasons. The document is awarded by the local church authorities in Santiago de Compostela and serves as a recognition of the journey's accomplishment. The Compostela is often treasured as a meaningful memento and can also hold personal, spiritual, or cultural significance for those who undertake the pilgrimage.