Maria

Written by Maria

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.

Camino Culture: Mondoñedo

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Wandering the streets of Mondoñedo, on the Camino del Norte in Galicia, pilgrims quickly feel the elegant grandeur of this little country town which once was one of the seven capitals of the ancient Kingdom of Galicia. Its enchanting old quarter is like an open air museum where local history can be admired in each […]

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Wandering the streets of Mondoñedo, on the Camino del Norte in Galicia, pilgrims quickly feel the elegant grandeur of this little country town which once was one of the seven capitals of the ancient Kingdom of Galicia. Its enchanting old quarter is like an open air museum where local history can be admired in each

Camino Culture: Carnival in Galicia

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Also known as Antroido, Entroido or Carnaval; Carnival is one of the best loved festivals in Galicia and across Spain, by people of all ages; and a great time to experience a very different and colourful side of the Camino de Santiago. *Peliqueiros de Laza. Image courtesy of Turismo de Galicia For generations, Carnival has

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Also known as Antroido, Entroido or Carnaval; Carnival is one of the best loved festivals in Galicia and across Spain, by people of all ages; and a great time to experience a very different and colourful side of the Camino de Santiago. *Peliqueiros de Laza. Image courtesy of Turismo de Galicia For generations, Carnival has

Betanzos, Camino Inglés

Camino Ingles: Things to do in Betanzos

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The town of Betanzos on the Camino Ingles celebrated 800 years of history this month. To mark this impressive anniversary we share our top things to do in Betanzos, one of the former capitals of the Old Kingdom of Galicia and one of our favourites on this Camino route. BETANZOS OLD TOWN With its medieval

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The town of Betanzos on the Camino Ingles celebrated 800 years of history this month. To mark this impressive anniversary we share our top things to do in Betanzos, one of the former capitals of the Old Kingdom of Galicia and one of our favourites on this Camino route. BETANZOS OLD TOWN With its medieval

Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2019

CaminoWays gets Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2019

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CaminoWays gets Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2019 At CaminoWays.com we are thrilled to be winners of the Feefo’s Gold Trusted Service Award again for 2019, which means top marks for customer satisfaction. This wouldn’t be possible without you, our lovely pilgrims and friends, who trust us to plan your amazing adventures every year. A

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CaminoWays gets Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2019 At CaminoWays.com we are thrilled to be winners of the Feefo’s Gold Trusted Service Award again for 2019, which means top marks for customer satisfaction. This wouldn’t be possible without you, our lovely pilgrims and friends, who trust us to plan your amazing adventures every year. A

New Year resolutions for travellers

New Year resolutions for responsible travel enthusiasts

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This year the CaminoWays.com would like to promote a Green 2019 and invite all our Camino friends to travel responsibly. Here are some of the New Year resolutions for responsible travel enthusiasts we’d like to share with you, we’d love to hear your suggestions! VISIT ONE NEW PLACE THIS YEAR Visit at least one new

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This year the CaminoWays.com would like to promote a Green 2019 and invite all our Camino friends to travel responsibly. Here are some of the New Year resolutions for responsible travel enthusiasts we’d like to share with you, we’d love to hear your suggestions! VISIT ONE NEW PLACE THIS YEAR Visit at least one new

Heidi on the Camino

Heidi wishes us Buen Camino from Key West

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Heidi wishes us Buen Camino from Key West Heidi Siefkas: An Author’s Journey from Mile Marker Zero to the Camino A renowned author and adventurer Heidi Siefkas, recently shared an inspiring video with us from Mile Marker Zero in Key West. This marks the beginning of her preparation for a second Camino trip this year.

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Heidi wishes us Buen Camino from Key West Heidi Siefkas: An Author’s Journey from Mile Marker Zero to the Camino A renowned author and adventurer Heidi Siefkas, recently shared an inspiring video with us from Mile Marker Zero in Key West. This marks the beginning of her preparation for a second Camino trip this year.

Cathedral on the Camino

Glorious Portico de la Gloria

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After ten years of detailed restoration work, the famous Portico de la Gloria (Portal of Glory) can again be admired in all its magnificent glory by pilgrims and visitors to Santiago Cathedral. From 27th July and until the Autumn, Santiago Cathedral is hosting free guided visits to see the Portico. These visits will start from

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After ten years of detailed restoration work, the famous Portico de la Gloria (Portal of Glory) can again be admired in all its magnificent glory by pilgrims and visitors to Santiago Cathedral. From 27th July and until the Autumn, Santiago Cathedral is hosting free guided visits to see the Portico. These visits will start from

St James Day on the Camino

St James festival in Santiago de Compostela

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The last two weeks in July, the city of Santiago de Compostela celebrates its biggest festival of the year: St James Festival or the Apostle Festival (Festas do Apóstolo). St James is the patron saint of Santiago de Compostela but also Galicia; which means St James Day is also Galicia Day and a holiday in the region. Many

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The last two weeks in July, the city of Santiago de Compostela celebrates its biggest festival of the year: St James Festival or the Apostle Festival (Festas do Apóstolo). St James is the patron saint of Santiago de Compostela but also Galicia; which means St James Day is also Galicia Day and a holiday in the region. Many

Chef Paul Flynn on his week on the Camino Portugues

Chef Paul Flynn: My week on the Camino Portugues

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Chef Paul Flynn: My week on the Camino Portugues Chef Paul Flynn hung up his apron and headed to the Camino with childhood friend Liam for a  week of walking, and eating. He tells us why he might just be addicted to the Camino.   Like many others my awareness of the Camino started with the

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Chef Paul Flynn: My week on the Camino Portugues Chef Paul Flynn hung up his apron and headed to the Camino with childhood friend Liam for a  week of walking, and eating. He tells us why he might just be addicted to the Camino.   Like many others my awareness of the Camino started with the

Sharing Camino experiences

How can I share my Camino Experience?

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The Camino de Santiago is an unforgettable journey for many pilgrims and has inspired many books and movies. You might not have a book or a movie in mind, but if you’d like to share your Camino experience, we would love to hear from enthusiastic pilgrims. Whether the Camino has changed your life or you’d

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The Camino de Santiago is an unforgettable journey for many pilgrims and has inspired many books and movies. You might not have a book or a movie in mind, but if you’d like to share your Camino experience, we would love to hear from enthusiastic pilgrims. Whether the Camino has changed your life or you’d

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Camino tips for responsible pilgrims

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The Camino de Santiago routes are everyone’s heritage, and they should be preserved and looked after by us all, pilgrims, visitors and locals alike. Writing graffiti, leaving personal mementoes along the trails, and many other customs that might seem harmless are, in fact, damaging this precious heritage. At Camino Ways we have put together some

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The Camino de Santiago routes are everyone’s heritage, and they should be preserved and looked after by us all, pilgrims, visitors and locals alike. Writing graffiti, leaving personal mementoes along the trails, and many other customs that might seem harmless are, in fact, damaging this precious heritage. At Camino Ways we have put together some

Bay on the Ruta do Cantabrico

Reasons to love the Ruta do Cantabrico

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Reasons to love the Ruta do Cantabrico When you meet a local in Viveiro and you tell him/her it is your first time in the area, their first question is quite likely to be: “Do you like it?”, followed by an automatic self-response: “It’s beautiful, isn’t it?”. It is a rethorical question, in their minds

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Reasons to love the Ruta do Cantabrico When you meet a local in Viveiro and you tell him/her it is your first time in the area, their first question is quite likely to be: “Do you like it?”, followed by an automatic self-response: “It’s beautiful, isn’t it?”. It is a rethorical question, in their minds

Cathedral in Oviedo, the start of the Camino Primitivo

Where does the Camino de Santiago start?

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Where is the start of the Camino de Santiago? This is a general question we get here at CaminoWays.com. Many people talk about ‘el Camino‘, but there are many ways and many Caminos, all leading to one place: Santiago de Compostela and the tomb of Saint James in the city’s cathedral. The Camino de Santiago

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Where is the start of the Camino de Santiago? This is a general question we get here at CaminoWays.com. Many people talk about ‘el Camino‘, but there are many ways and many Caminos, all leading to one place: Santiago de Compostela and the tomb of Saint James in the city’s cathedral. The Camino de Santiago

Portuguese Coastal Camino Superior Collection

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We have launched the Portuguese Coastal Camino Superior Collection for pilgrims to experience the Camino in luxury. The Portuguese Coastal Camino Superior Collection includes stays in some of the most special hotels and unique properties along this scenic Camino route. Boutique country houses, chic city hotels and historic Paradores are some of the luxury hotels

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We have launched the Portuguese Coastal Camino Superior Collection for pilgrims to experience the Camino in luxury. The Portuguese Coastal Camino Superior Collection includes stays in some of the most special hotels and unique properties along this scenic Camino route. Boutique country houses, chic city hotels and historic Paradores are some of the luxury hotels

Celtic Camino Festival in Ireland

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Celtic Camino Festival The first Celtic Camino festival is in County Mayo this April, organised by the Camino Society Ireland. CaminoWays.com, the Camino experts, are delighted to support this great event attracting Camino enthusiasts across Ireland. The Celtic Camino Festival in Ireland generally takes place the second weekend of April from Friday to Sunday in

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Celtic Camino Festival The first Celtic Camino festival is in County Mayo this April, organised by the Camino Society Ireland. CaminoWays.com, the Camino experts, are delighted to support this great event attracting Camino enthusiasts across Ireland. The Celtic Camino Festival in Ireland generally takes place the second weekend of April from Friday to Sunday in

Walking the Camino with Mum

Camino with Mum

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They give us unconditional support, enthusiastic devotion and endless advice. Mums the world over are a force to be reckoned with. Whether they are into hill walking, trekking, step counting or adventuring … They will love the Camino, particularly if that means spending time and sharing a special journey with you. To celebrate Mother’s Day

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They give us unconditional support, enthusiastic devotion and endless advice. Mums the world over are a force to be reckoned with. Whether they are into hill walking, trekking, step counting or adventuring … They will love the Camino, particularly if that means spending time and sharing a special journey with you. To celebrate Mother’s Day

Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2018

CaminoWays.com gets Feefo Gold Trusted Service award

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CaminoWays.com gets Feefo Gold Trusted Service award The CaminoWays.com team is absolutely delighted to receive the Feefo’s Gold Trusted Service award again this year, the top accolade for customer satisfaction. We are very proud of this achievement, particularly because it is all thanks to you, our loyal clients and friends, who travel with us every

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CaminoWays.com gets Feefo Gold Trusted Service award The CaminoWays.com team is absolutely delighted to receive the Feefo’s Gold Trusted Service award again this year, the top accolade for customer satisfaction. We are very proud of this achievement, particularly because it is all thanks to you, our loyal clients and friends, who travel with us every

Walking a path along the Camino

Reasons you should walk the Camino in 2018

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Reasons you should walk the Camino in 2018 We love the month of January: it’s a month packed with resolutions, hopes, and plans … and that includes, of course, travel plans. We feel this should be the year you finally walked the Camino de Santiago in 2018. 1 – A JOURNEY FOR THE SOUL Have

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Reasons you should walk the Camino in 2018 We love the month of January: it’s a month packed with resolutions, hopes, and plans … and that includes, of course, travel plans. We feel this should be the year you finally walked the Camino de Santiago in 2018. 1 – A JOURNEY FOR THE SOUL Have

Spooky Camino: The Pilgrim Ghost

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Spooky Camino: The Pilgrim Ghost In Santiago de Compostela, you will find the pilgrim ghost if you visit the imposing Quintana square, Praza da Quintana, at the back of the cathedral; with the plain granite stone and barred windows of the adjoining San Paio convent looking on. Quintana is a very popular square, frequented by

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Spooky Camino: The Pilgrim Ghost In Santiago de Compostela, you will find the pilgrim ghost if you visit the imposing Quintana square, Praza da Quintana, at the back of the cathedral; with the plain granite stone and barred windows of the adjoining San Paio convent looking on. Quintana is a very popular square, frequented by

Blog Awards 2017

Caminoways wins silver at Blog Awards 2017

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CaminoWays wins silver at Blog Awards 2017 CaminoWays wins award – The CaminoWays.com team is absolutely thrilled to be Silver winners at this year’s V by Very Blog Awards Ireland in the prestigious and highly contested travel category. The theme of this year’s awards was classic movie icons so we sent our very own James

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CaminoWays wins silver at Blog Awards 2017 CaminoWays wins award – The CaminoWays.com team is absolutely thrilled to be Silver winners at this year’s V by Very Blog Awards Ireland in the prestigious and highly contested travel category. The theme of this year’s awards was classic movie icons so we sent our very own James

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