Sat, 07 Feb
|Lansdowne Hotel
Elias Valiña - Dublin, 7 February, 12:00
This powerful and moving documentary explores the life and legacy of Elias Valiña, the Galician priest and scholar widely regarded as the man who revived the Camino de Santiago in the late 20th century by painting the famous yellow arrows.
Time & Location
07 Feb 2026, 12:00 – 14:00
Lansdowne Hotel, 27 -29 Pembroke Rd, Dublin 4, D04 X5W9, Ireland
About the Event
Elías Valiña: The Inventor of the Yellow Arrow
Camino Society Ireland CLG presents special screenings of: Elías Valiña: The Inventor of the Yellow Arrow, by Aser Alvarez, Arraianos Producións
Dublin - Saturday, 7 February, 12:00 PM, The Lansdowne Hotel, 27-29 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
This powerful and moving documentary explores the life and legacy of Elias Valiña, the Galician priest and scholar widely regarded as the man who revived the Camino de Santiago in the late 20th century. At a time when the Camino was largely forgotten, Elias Valiña dedicated his life to researching, restoring, and protecting the ancient pilgrimage routes.
Most famously, he is credited with introducing the yellow arrow, now the universal symbol that guides pilgrims safely to Santiago. His quiet but determined work laid the foundations for the Camino as we know it today — a path walked each year by hundreds of thousands of people…