Marta Ponte

Written by Marta Ponte

Living in Astorga, on the Camino de Santiago 🥾 I’m surrounded by stories every day. I love capturing those moments and sharing the spirit of the Camino through words.

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When is the Best Time to Walk the Camino?

Best time to walk the Camino de Santiago Choosing the best time to hike the Camino de Santiago can make or break your experience. Weather, crowds and trail conditions all vary throughout the year, and knowing what to expect each season can help you avoid common mistakes. This guide breaks down the pros and cons

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Best time to walk the Camino de Santiago Choosing the best time to hike the Camino de Santiago can make or break your experience. Weather, crowds and trail conditions all vary throughout the year, and knowing what to expect each season can help you avoid common mistakes. This guide breaks down the pros and cons

Plate of Pulpo a la Gallega, traditional Galician octopus with paprika and olive oil, a popular dish along the Camino de Santiago.

Food on the Camino de Santiago: What to Eat and Drink

Food is an essential and fascinating part of travel and, of course, the Camino food experience is something you won’t want to miss out on. There are many wonderful reasons to walk the Camino de Santiago and the food on the Camino is a highlight for many. The Camino de Santiago crosses many different regions

Food on the Camino de Santiago: What to Eat and Drink Read More »

Food is an essential and fascinating part of travel and, of course, the Camino food experience is something you won’t want to miss out on. There are many wonderful reasons to walk the Camino de Santiago and the food on the Camino is a highlight for many. The Camino de Santiago crosses many different regions

Yellow arrow and scallop shell marking the Camino de Santiago trail through the Spanish countryside.

Camino Markings – Follow the Yellow Arrow and Scallop Shell

The scallop shell and yellow arrow are the ‘symbols’ of the Camino de Santiago and these Camino Markings will guide you all the way to Santiago de Compostela. They are the ultimate Camino Markings. These simple symbols have guided millions of pilgrims across Spain and Portugal for centuries. The scallop shell and the yellow arrow

Camino Markings – Follow the Yellow Arrow and Scallop Shell Read More »

The scallop shell and yellow arrow are the ‘symbols’ of the Camino de Santiago and these Camino Markings will guide you all the way to Santiago de Compostela. They are the ultimate Camino Markings. These simple symbols have guided millions of pilgrims across Spain and Portugal for centuries. The scallop shell and the yellow arrow

Camino de Santiago for Dummies. Where do I start?

If you are confused about the Camino de Santiago and you don’t know where you should start looking. Then, we have what you need to get started. This page has been created with this in mind. We named it, cheekily ‘Camino de Santiago for Dummies’. But this has everything you will need to figure out

Camino de Santiago for Dummies. Where do I start? Read More »

If you are confused about the Camino de Santiago and you don’t know where you should start looking. Then, we have what you need to get started. This page has been created with this in mind. We named it, cheekily ‘Camino de Santiago for Dummies’. But this has everything you will need to figure out

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

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 will lengthen and the world will fall briefly silent beneath a silver ring of fire. For pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago, this rare event offers a once-in-a-lifetime alignment,

Walking the Camino During the 2026 Solar Eclipse Read More »

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 will lengthen and the world will fall briefly silent beneath a silver ring of fire. For pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago, this rare event offers a once-in-a-lifetime alignment,

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