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Maria G. CaminoWays

Written by Maria G. CaminoWays

Maria is from Viveiro, in the misty and beautiful northern coast of Galicia, and now calls Ireland her adopted home. She adores Santiago, where she studied Journalism at Santiago de Compostela University. She also loves travel, food, books, and arty and crafty. She has walked and cycled many trails including many Camino routes, Japan's Kumano Kodo, the Kerry Camino in Ireland and many others.

5 spectacular places on the Via Francigena in Tuscany

26 October 2026 / By

While walking in Tuscany, you will be rewarded with wonderful picture-perfect landscapes: lush fields dotted with terracotta farmhouses, vineyards that stretch for miles, and rolling hills topped with vertigo-defying castles and medieval villages. Your taste buds will also be treated to the superb local food and wine after your walk — Tuscany is the land

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While walking in Tuscany, you will be rewarded with wonderful picture-perfect landscapes: lush fields dotted with terracotta farmhouses, vineyards that stretch for miles, and rolling hills topped with vertigo-defying castles and medieval villages. Your taste buds will also be treated to the superb local food and wine after your walk — Tuscany is the land

VIDEO: Le Chemin du Puy from Conques to Cahors video

25 October 2026 / By

Chemin du Puy from Conques to Cahors video Today we travel along the magical Le Puy Camino in this Conques to Cahors video. The video takes viewers through the Via Podiensis. Conques and the Abbey of Sainte Foy has been a pilgrimage destination for many centuries. It is believed that the relics of Sainte Foy,

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Chemin du Puy from Conques to Cahors video Today we travel along the magical Le Puy Camino in this Conques to Cahors video. The video takes viewers through the Via Podiensis. Conques and the Abbey of Sainte Foy has been a pilgrimage destination for many centuries. It is believed that the relics of Sainte Foy,

7 Things to do on the Camino Ingles

18 January 2023 / By

The Camino Ingles or English Way route was traditionally followed by pilgrims from Northern Europe on their way to Santiago de Compostela and has two main starting points: the cities of Ferrol and A Coruña. It might be the shortest of the Camino routes but there is plenty to do, see and taste along the way

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The Camino Ingles or English Way route was traditionally followed by pilgrims from Northern Europe on their way to Santiago de Compostela and has two main starting points: the cities of Ferrol and A Coruña. It might be the shortest of the Camino routes but there is plenty to do, see and taste along the way

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30 Camino facts – Celebrate Europe’s first Cultural Route

16 January 2023 / By

This year, the Camino de Santiago celebrates 30 years since becoming the first Cultural Route by the Council of Europe. It is quite a privilege, as this accolade recognises the critical role of the Camino de Santiago through history as a route of peace, cultural exchange and understanding between people from all over the world.

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This year, the Camino de Santiago celebrates 30 years since becoming the first Cultural Route by the Council of Europe. It is quite a privilege, as this accolade recognises the critical role of the Camino de Santiago through history as a route of peace, cultural exchange and understanding between people from all over the world.

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What sort of support is there when cycling the Camino? FAQ

26 October 2026 / By

What sort of support do I get when I cycle the Camino? We have carefully planned the distances you will cover by bike on the Camino. We’ve considered the terrain, track type, and the trail’s shared use with walkers. Discover the cycling support we offer below. If you feel the distances for your cycle are

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What sort of support do I get when I cycle the Camino? We have carefully planned the distances you will cover by bike on the Camino. We’ve considered the terrain, track type, and the trail’s shared use with walkers. Discover the cycling support we offer below. If you feel the distances for your cycle are

People enjoying the Camino

Reasons to love the Camino de Santiago

17 October 2022 / By

There are as many reasons to love the Camino de Santiago as there are pilgrims. Everyone has their own personal Camino and there is a Camino for everyone. Each journey is unique and special but these are 7 of the reasons every single pilgrim falls in love with the Camino: 1-Freedom When was the last

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There are as many reasons to love the Camino de Santiago as there are pilgrims. Everyone has their own personal Camino and there is a Camino for everyone. Each journey is unique and special but these are 7 of the reasons every single pilgrim falls in love with the Camino: 1-Freedom When was the last

Rota Vicentina: Coastal Trail To Remember – by Jim Gallagher

25 October 2026 / By

Walking The Incredible Fisherman’s Trail in Portugal Rota Vicentina: Coastal Trail To Remember. It is hailed as the best-preserved coastal area in southern Europe. And after a week walking its spectacular clifftops and isolated beaches, I would go even further. The Atlantic coast of Alentejo and Algarve in SW Portugal is surely one of the

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Walking The Incredible Fisherman’s Trail in Portugal Rota Vicentina: Coastal Trail To Remember. It is hailed as the best-preserved coastal area in southern Europe. And after a week walking its spectacular clifftops and isolated beaches, I would go even further. The Atlantic coast of Alentejo and Algarve in SW Portugal is surely one of the

8 Things you did not know about the Camino

8 things you didn’t know about the Camino

9 November 2022 / By

8 things you didn’t know about the Camino. Thousands of people of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds walk (or cycle!) the Camino de Santiago each year. Over 278,000 pilgrims received their Compostela certificate in Santiago in 2016 alone. Whether they walked a whole month on the Camino Frances from Saint-Jean or a week on the

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8 things you didn’t know about the Camino. Thousands of people of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds walk (or cycle!) the Camino de Santiago each year. Over 278,000 pilgrims received their Compostela certificate in Santiago in 2016 alone. Whether they walked a whole month on the Camino Frances from Saint-Jean or a week on the

Where does the Camino de Santiago start?

Life on the Camino de Santiago: 6 Lessons we learn

9 July 2026 / By

Life on the Camino de Santiago: 6 Lessons we Learn The Camino journey tends to linger in your mind long after you pack your walking shoes (or cycling shorts) and go back home. But there are lessons we learn during life on the Camino that will stick with us forever. As many thousands of pilgrims

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Life on the Camino de Santiago: 6 Lessons we Learn The Camino journey tends to linger in your mind long after you pack your walking shoes (or cycling shorts) and go back home. But there are lessons we learn during life on the Camino that will stick with us forever. As many thousands of pilgrims

Put a bad day behind and start afresh with the next

25 October 2026 / By

On his second Camino adventure, Chef Paul Flynn tackles the Camino del Norte from Bilbao with his brother Deckie. I’m with my brother this time. There’s me plump and wobbly, he’s a marathon running vegetarian 5 years older than me but sickeningly fitter. I delusionally console myself that my mane of silver hair compensates for

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On his second Camino adventure, Chef Paul Flynn tackles the Camino del Norte from Bilbao with his brother Deckie. I’m with my brother this time. There’s me plump and wobbly, he’s a marathon running vegetarian 5 years older than me but sickeningly fitter. I delusionally console myself that my mane of silver hair compensates for

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Luiza’s Final Camino – A Beautiful Final Journey

28 December 2022 / By

Luiza’s Last Camino. This is a story about a beautiful final Camino journey along the St James Way. Luiza Kraner was from Australia but had been living in Houston, Texas. She had walked the Camino de Santiago seven times along many different routes and photographed life along the way, recording her experiences, most of the

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Luiza’s Last Camino. This is a story about a beautiful final Camino journey along the St James Way. Luiza Kraner was from Australia but had been living in Houston, Texas. She had walked the Camino de Santiago seven times along many different routes and photographed life along the way, recording her experiences, most of the

Seafood on the Camino

What about the food on my trip? FAQ

29 November 2022 / By

What about the food on my trip? FAQ We often get asked: “What about the food on my trip?” Not a single experience abroad is complete without good food! For our Camino de Santiago holidays, we place emphasis on regional products and traditional dishes. This is an important criterion in our hotel selection. Meals in

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What about the food on my trip? FAQ We often get asked: “What about the food on my trip?” Not a single experience abroad is complete without good food! For our Camino de Santiago holidays, we place emphasis on regional products and traditional dishes. This is an important criterion in our hotel selection. Meals in

Reading books about the Camino

Enjoying the Camino de Santiago at home

18 June 2026 / By

Enjoying the Camino de Santiago at home We have been asked to stay at home to keep ourselves and our communities safe but we can still travel virtually and keep our passion for travelling intact. Until we travel again (hopefully soon!) we are sharing a few ways we can all safely enjoy, or at least reminisce

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Enjoying the Camino de Santiago at home We have been asked to stay at home to keep ourselves and our communities safe but we can still travel virtually and keep our passion for travelling intact. Until we travel again (hopefully soon!) we are sharing a few ways we can all safely enjoy, or at least reminisce

Maria Walsh on walking the Camino

My Camino by Maria Walsh – PART 2

25 October 2026 / By

Three years after completing the 500-mile Camino Frances, MEP and former Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh headed back to the Camino to finally reach ‘the end of the world’ with her best friend, Mary. Her Camino diary was originally published by Her.ie. My Camino by Maria Walsh – Part 2 Day 4 – Feeling the

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Three years after completing the 500-mile Camino Frances, MEP and former Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh headed back to the Camino to finally reach ‘the end of the world’ with her best friend, Mary. Her Camino diary was originally published by Her.ie. My Camino by Maria Walsh – Part 2 Day 4 – Feeling the

What to Wear After a Day of Walking or Cycling the Camino

My Camino by Maria Walsh – PART 1

25 October 2026 / By

Three years after completing the 500-mile Camino Frances, MEP and former Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh headed back to the Camino to finally reach ‘the end of the world’ with best friend Mary. Her Camino diary was originally published by Her.ie. My Camino by Maria Walsh Why I’m walking the Way It’s been a busy

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Three years after completing the 500-mile Camino Frances, MEP and former Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh headed back to the Camino to finally reach ‘the end of the world’ with best friend Mary. Her Camino diary was originally published by Her.ie. My Camino by Maria Walsh Why I’m walking the Way It’s been a busy

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What are the most popular Camino de Santiago routes?

26 October 2026 / By

What are the most popular Camino de Santiago routes? Over 240,000 pilgrims trekked at least 100km of the Camino de Santiago last year alone with thousands more walking the different Camino routes and sections across France, Portugal and Spain each year. There are many ways to Santiago but which Camino de Santiago routes are favoured

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What are the most popular Camino de Santiago routes? Over 240,000 pilgrims trekked at least 100km of the Camino de Santiago last year alone with thousands more walking the different Camino routes and sections across France, Portugal and Spain each year. There are many ways to Santiago but which Camino de Santiago routes are favoured

Greenlife Tours on the Camino

Greenlife Tours named as one of the top Workplaces

18 June 2026 / By

Greenlife Tours named as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland Greenlife Tours Ltd, the company behind CaminoWays.com, is delighted to announce that they have been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland in 2020. Greenlife Tours Ltd was recognised at the 18th annual Great Place to Work Best Workplaces in Ireland awards

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Greenlife Tours named as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland Greenlife Tours Ltd, the company behind CaminoWays.com, is delighted to announce that they have been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland in 2020. Greenlife Tours Ltd was recognised at the 18th annual Great Place to Work Best Workplaces in Ireland awards

Walk the Camino in just 4 days

How to walk the Camino de Santiago in 4 days

26 October 2022 / By

Can I walk the Camino de Santiago in 4 days? The answer is yes: there are many different trails and thousands of km of Camino routes and you can pick your most convenient starting point to walk as much, or as little, as you can manage or your holiday time will allow. You won’t be

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Can I walk the Camino de Santiago in 4 days? The answer is yes: there are many different trails and thousands of km of Camino routes and you can pick your most convenient starting point to walk as much, or as little, as you can manage or your holiday time will allow. You won’t be

Paul Flynn Camino Interview

Paul Flynn Interview: “The Camino allows me to switch off”

22 May 2023 / By

Chef Paul Flynn Interview: “The Camino allows me to switch off” Chef Paul Flynn is a well known face for Irish foodies, appearing regularly in TV and radio shows, as well as writing a regular column for The Irish Times and other publications. He owns and runs award-winning restaurant The Tannery in the coastal town

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Chef Paul Flynn Interview: “The Camino allows me to switch off” Chef Paul Flynn is a well known face for Irish foodies, appearing regularly in TV and radio shows, as well as writing a regular column for The Irish Times and other publications. He owns and runs award-winning restaurant The Tannery in the coastal town

Favourite Camino routes among pilgrims

Pilgrims’ favourite Camino routes

26 October 2026 / By

Pilgrims’ favourite Camino routes in 2019 There are many Camino de Santiago routes, all taking pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, but which one should you take? And where should you start? Each year, the Pilgrims’ Office in Santiago de Compostela records the number of Compostela certificates issued to pilgrims after completing their unique journey. This gives us a

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Pilgrims’ favourite Camino routes in 2019 There are many Camino de Santiago routes, all taking pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, but which one should you take? And where should you start? Each year, the Pilgrims’ Office in Santiago de Compostela records the number of Compostela certificates issued to pilgrims after completing their unique journey. This gives us a

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