Pilgrimage and Life: The 'Corazones Sanos' Association Completes an Exciting Camino de Santiago to Fisterra
[Alcalá de Henares / Fisterra, October 2025] – The Camino de Santiago has witnessed, once again, a feat of improvement and rehabilitation: the culmination of the pilgrimage carried out by the United Hearts for Health Association (also known as Corazones Sanos), whose members, heart patients, have completed the journey to the emblematic Fisterra Lighthouse ('End of the Earth').
The initiative, which is part of the Phase III of your cardiac rehabilitation program, has proven to be a driver of motivation and an essential complement to medical treatment.
Participation Record and Double Shift
The enthusiasm for participating in this edition of the Camino has been historic, exceeding initial expectations with a total of 165 registered. Given the high demand, the organization had to divide the expedition into two different shifts:
- First Turn: From September 28 to October 4 (110 pilgrims).
- Second Shift: From October 1 to 7 (55 pilgrims).
The efforts of the participants, who have walked the last stages of the Camino, underline the importance of daily physical activity, such as walking, in the recovery and prevention of relapses in cardiovascular patients.
From Padrón to Kilometer Zero of the Atlantic
The association's route focused on the final stages of the Camino, starting from Census and making an obligatory stop in Santiago de Compostela.
Although Santiago was only a passing point on his way to the End of the Earth, the entrance to the Obradoiro Square It was full of emotion and hugs, marking the end of a significant stage. Afterwards, the group headed to the true climax of their pilgrimage.
The day ended with the arrival at Fisterra, a journey that included walking for almost two kilometers of the Langosteira Beach, where several pilgrims decided to take off their shoes and step into the cold waters of the Atlantic. The final goal was Fisterra Lighthouse, which marks the second Kilometer 0 of the Camino de Santiago, symbolizing a new beginning in your heart-healthy life.
After the emotional achievement, the Healthy Hearts They began their return to Alcalá de Henares, with the satisfaction of having overcome the challenge and with their minds set on repeating the experience next year.
