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Marta Ponte

Written by Marta Ponte

I live in Astorga, right on the Camino Francés, and help walkers plan their Camino with CaminoWays. I've walked the Camino Francés, and I love sharing local tips so your trip feels as easy as it is memorable.

Two pilgrims seen from behind, looking up at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral at the end of their Camino

How to Book the Camino for Holy Year 2027

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To book your Camino for Holy Year 2027, choose your route and travel dates first, then reserve a package as early as possible, because accommodation on the most popular routes fills up fast in a Holy Year. A CaminoWays Holy Year Camino package includes hand-picked accommodation, daily luggage transfers and 24/7 support. The best months

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To book your Camino for Holy Year 2027, choose your route and travel dates first, then reserve a package as early as possible, because accommodation on the most popular routes fills up fast in a Holy Year. A CaminoWays Holy Year Camino package includes hand-picked accommodation, daily luggage transfers and 24/7 support. The best months

Tourist tax

Tourist Tax in Italy: A Via Francigena Guide

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If you’re walking the Via Francigena in Italy, most cities and historic towns along the way charge a small local tourist tax, known in Italy as the tassa di soggiorno (or imposta di soggiorno). It’s a modest nightly charge, but it’s worth understanding before you set off so there are no surprises at check-out. The

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If you’re walking the Via Francigena in Italy, most cities and historic towns along the way charge a small local tourist tax, known in Italy as the tassa di soggiorno (or imposta di soggiorno). It’s a modest nightly charge, but it’s worth understanding before you set off so there are no surprises at check-out. The

Tourist tax on the Camino – colourful houses in Porto, Portugal

Camino de Santiago Tourist Tax: Spain & Portugal

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More and more cities along the Camino de Santiago are introducing a small tourist tax (also called a city tax, tasa turística in Spain or taxa turística in Portugal). If you’re walking the Camino, it’s worth knowing where it applies, how much it costs and how you pay it, so there are no surprises at

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More and more cities along the Camino de Santiago are introducing a small tourist tax (also called a city tax, tasa turística in Spain or taxa turística in Portugal). If you’re walking the Camino, it’s worth knowing where it applies, how much it costs and how you pay it, so there are no surprises at

Two pilgrims with backpacks and walking poles on a green Camino de Santiago trail in Holy Year 2027

Best Camino Routes for Holy Year 2027

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The best Camino routes for Holy Year 2027 depend on what kind of experience you want. The Camino Francés from Sarria offers the fullest Holy Year atmosphere. The Camino Portugués Coastal from Vigo is the best for fewer crowds with stunning scenery. The Camino Inglés from Ferrol is the shortest qualifying route and one of

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The best Camino routes for Holy Year 2027 depend on what kind of experience you want. The Camino Francés from Sarria offers the fullest Holy Year atmosphere. The Camino Portugués Coastal from Vigo is the best for fewer crowds with stunning scenery. The Camino Inglés from Ferrol is the shortest qualifying route and one of

Pilgrim walking the Camino de Santiago in summer, passing a scallop shell waymarker through vineyard countryside

When to Walk the Camino in Holy Year 2027

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The best times to walk the Camino in Holy Year 2027 are spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October). The Holy Door of Santiago Cathedral is open for the entire year — from January 1st to December 31st — so you do not need to arrive on July 25th to experience the full Holy Year. Avoid July

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The best times to walk the Camino in Holy Year 2027 are spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October). The Holy Door of Santiago Cathedral is open for the entire year — from January 1st to December 31st — so you do not need to arrive on July 25th to experience the full Holy Year. Avoid July

Pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago in 2027 Holy Year, with scallop shell waymarker in the foreground

Walking the Camino in 2027: What to Expect

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The Camino de Santiago is remarkable in any year. In a Holy Year it becomes something genuinely special — a once-in-a-generation convergence of history, faith, culture and human connection that transforms every kilometre of the trail. The last true Xacobeo was 2021, extended into 2022 due to the pandemic. That means 2027 will be the

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The Camino de Santiago is remarkable in any year. In a Holy Year it becomes something genuinely special — a once-in-a-generation convergence of history, faith, culture and human connection that transforms every kilometre of the trail. The last true Xacobeo was 2021, extended into 2022 due to the pandemic. That means 2027 will be the

Wellbeing Camino

How the Camino can Improve your Wellbeing

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Walking the Camino de Santiago benefits both body and mind. Physically it boosts cardiovascular fitness, strengthens muscles and improves balance; mentally it lowers stress, lifts mood and builds self-esteem. It also encourages mindfulness, deeper reflection, healthier eating and better sleep — a holistic reset for your overall wellbeing. Here are 12 of the biggest benefits.

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Walking the Camino de Santiago benefits both body and mind. Physically it boosts cardiovascular fitness, strengthens muscles and improves balance; mentally it lowers stress, lifts mood and builds self-esteem. It also encourages mindfulness, deeper reflection, healthier eating and better sleep — a holistic reset for your overall wellbeing. Here are 12 of the biggest benefits.

Camino Fitness Plan

Camino Fitness Plan

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To prepare for the Camino de Santiago, start training 3–6 months before your trip with three 25–30 minute walking or jogging sessions a week, and gradually build up to 20 km walks in the final month — training with the boots, daypack and weight you’ll carry on the Camino. Most pilgrims of average fitness can

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To prepare for the Camino de Santiago, start training 3–6 months before your trip with three 25–30 minute walking or jogging sessions a week, and gradually build up to 20 km walks in the final month — training with the boots, daypack and weight you’ll carry on the Camino. Most pilgrims of average fitness can

Camino de Santiago 2025 Numbers

Camino de Santiago Statistics 2025: Pilgrim Numbers

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Camino de Santiago 2025 numbers A record 530,717 pilgrims received the Compostela certificate after walking the Camino de Santiago in 2025, according to the Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago de Compostela. This figure confirms a sustained growth trend observed over the past decade—with the pandemic years as the only exception and represents the highest annual number

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Camino de Santiago 2025 numbers A record 530,717 pilgrims received the Compostela certificate after walking the Camino de Santiago in 2025, according to the Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago de Compostela. This figure confirms a sustained growth trend observed over the past decade—with the pandemic years as the only exception and represents the highest annual number

Photo of a solar eclipse with the moon covering the sun, symbolising the 2026 Solar Eclipse in Spain and the Camino Eclipse experience.

Walking the Camino During the 2026 Solar Eclipse

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Archived post: this article was written before the total solar eclipse of 12 August 2026, which has now passed. For planning your Camino today, see our Camino Information Hub. In August 2026, the Solar Eclipse in Spain will transform the skies over northern Spain into a scene of quiet wonder. The light will fade, shadows

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Archived post: this article was written before the total solar eclipse of 12 August 2026, which has now passed. For planning your Camino today, see our Camino Information Hub. In August 2026, the Solar Eclipse in Spain will transform the skies over northern Spain into a scene of quiet wonder. The light will fade, shadows

2026 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice

CaminoWays Named a 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Winner

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A thank-you to every pilgrim who has walked with us We have some great news to share and we want to start with the part that matters most: thank you. CaminoWays.com has just been named a 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award winner, placing us among the top 10% of things to do worldwide. The award

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A thank-you to every pilgrim who has walked with us We have some great news to share and we want to start with the part that matters most: thank you. CaminoWays.com has just been named a 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award winner, placing us among the top 10% of things to do worldwide. The award

Pilgrim walk The Camino Litoral in Portugal - Portugal’s Oceanside

The Camino Litoral: Portugal’s Oceanside Path Explained

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The Camino Litoral doesn’t shout for attention. It doesn’t need to. While the officially marked Coastal route (Caminho da Costa) weaves between ocean and inland villages, the Litoral takes a simpler approach: stay as close to the Atlantic as possible and let the waves guide you north. Here’s what you need to understand: The Coastal

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The Camino Litoral doesn’t shout for attention. It doesn’t need to. While the officially marked Coastal route (Caminho da Costa) weaves between ocean and inland villages, the Litoral takes a simpler approach: stay as close to the Atlantic as possible and let the waves guide you north. Here’s what you need to understand: The Coastal

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