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Content Marketing Specialist Sarah hails from Ireland’s Sunny South East. She has always had a passion for travel and has lived in Italy, Spain and South Korea, visiting new places whenever she can. New Zealand is currently top of her bucket list. Passionate about writing, Sarah has an MA in journalism and was named Best Breakout Irish Travel Writer at the 2018 Travel Media Awards.

How to start your Camino Portugues in Porto

The Camino Portugués from Porto has two starting points, depending on which route you choose. The Camino Portugués Central starts at Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) in the historic centre. The Camino Portugués Coastal starts on the seafront at Matosinhos, reached by metro Line A from the city centre to Senhor de Matosinhos station (around

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The Camino Portugués from Porto has two starting points, depending on which route you choose. The Camino Portugués Central starts at Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) in the historic centre. The Camino Portugués Coastal starts on the seafront at Matosinhos, reached by metro Line A from the city centre to Senhor de Matosinhos station (around

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Try Your Luck With This Spanish New Year’s Eve Tradition

New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration all around the world, even on the Camino de Santiago. From counting down to midnight and whatever New Year’s Eve tradition you adopt at home, it’s a time when we reflect on the good things the year has brought (and maybe even say good riddance to some

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New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration all around the world, even on the Camino de Santiago. From counting down to midnight and whatever New Year’s Eve tradition you adopt at home, it’s a time when we reflect on the good things the year has brought (and maybe even say good riddance to some

Am I Fit Enough to Walk The Camino? All You Need to Know

Almost anyone can walk the Camino de Santiago. You don’t need to be an athlete — you need to be able to walk 15–20 km in a day with a daypack. Your fitness level and your chosen route matter most: beginners and older walkers can start with the gentler last 100 km from Sarria or

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Almost anyone can walk the Camino de Santiago. You don’t need to be an athlete — you need to be able to walk 15–20 km in a day with a daypack. Your fitness level and your chosen route matter most: beginners and older walkers can start with the gentler last 100 km from Sarria or

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Celebrate World Book Day With These 10 Camino Books

Celebrate World Book Day With These 10 Must-Read Camino Books World Book Day is upon us and this is a time when bibliophiles all around the world share their favourite books with willing readers. This is no different for Camino books! The Camino de Santiago has inspired many stories from pilgrims, from informational and personal

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Celebrate World Book Day With These 10 Must-Read Camino Books World Book Day is upon us and this is a time when bibliophiles all around the world share their favourite books with willing readers. This is no different for Camino books! The Camino de Santiago has inspired many stories from pilgrims, from informational and personal

Which Camino Airport is best for you?

Which Camino Airport is Best For You?

Which Airport Should You Fly Into for the Camino de Santiago? A common question we get is: what’s the best airport for starting the Camino de Santiago? The answer depends on which route you’re taking. This guide breaks down the main airports you should consider, based on the Camino route you’re walking. While it’s usually

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Which Airport Should You Fly Into for the Camino de Santiago? A common question we get is: what’s the best airport for starting the Camino de Santiago? The answer depends on which route you’re taking. This guide breaks down the main airports you should consider, based on the Camino route you’re walking. While it’s usually

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UNESCO Highlights on The Camino de Santiago

UNESCO Highlights on the Camino de Santiago The Camino de Santiago is rich with remarkable landmarks, from ancient cathedrals and monasteries to Roman walls and beautifully preserved old towns. In this article, we explore some of the most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites along the Camino, including cities, religious sites, and architectural treasures. UNESCO sites

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UNESCO Highlights on the Camino de Santiago The Camino de Santiago is rich with remarkable landmarks, from ancient cathedrals and monasteries to Roman walls and beautifully preserved old towns. In this article, we explore some of the most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites along the Camino, including cities, religious sites, and architectural treasures. UNESCO sites

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10 Great Reasons to Walk the Camino de Santiago

10 Reasons to Walk the Camino de Santiago Why do so many people choose to walk the Camino de Santiago? The answer is not simple—because the Camino means different things to different people. Some walk for religious or spiritual reasons. Others go in search of adventure, personal challenge, or simply to enjoy time outdoors. Walking

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10 Reasons to Walk the Camino de Santiago Why do so many people choose to walk the Camino de Santiago? The answer is not simple—because the Camino means different things to different people. Some walk for religious or spiritual reasons. Others go in search of adventure, personal challenge, or simply to enjoy time outdoors. Walking

Costa da Morte – Galicia’s Mysterious Coast

Costa da Morte – Galicia’s Rugged, Dangerous Coast Costa da Morte has long been known as one of the most dangerous coastlines in Europe. Over the centuries, its treacherous waters caused many shipwrecks, claiming the lives of countless sailors. Towering waves crash violently against the cliffs, creating an intense and dramatic landscape. It’s easy to

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Costa da Morte – Galicia’s Rugged, Dangerous Coast Costa da Morte has long been known as one of the most dangerous coastlines in Europe. Over the centuries, its treacherous waters caused many shipwrecks, claiming the lives of countless sailors. Towering waves crash violently against the cliffs, creating an intense and dramatic landscape. It’s easy to

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Alternative Camino Routes… to the Camino Frances

…Other Caminos than the Camino Frances… The Camino de Santiago, often called the Camino, is a network of pilgrim routes leading to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, northwest Spain. These routes have been travelled for over a thousand years by pilgrims. While the Camino Francés is the most famous Camino route, there

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…Other Caminos than the Camino Frances… The Camino de Santiago, often called the Camino, is a network of pilgrim routes leading to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, northwest Spain. These routes have been travelled for over a thousand years by pilgrims. While the Camino Francés is the most famous Camino route, there

Peace on the Camino in 2024

Why Summer Is A Great Time To Explore The Camino

Summer is a wonderful and oft-overlooked time to experience the Camino de Santiago. As many people know, spring and autumn attract most pilgrims, but we’re here today in praise of summer and all the magical moments that await you on a sunny walk. Here are some great reasons to do a summer Camino. Summer Equals

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Summer is a wonderful and oft-overlooked time to experience the Camino de Santiago. As many people know, spring and autumn attract most pilgrims, but we’re here today in praise of summer and all the magical moments that await you on a sunny walk. Here are some great reasons to do a summer Camino. Summer Equals

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Experience The Joy of a Spiritual Camino

Experience The Joy of a Spiritual Camino There are many different reasons why people walk the Camino, with a love of the outdoors and seeking an adventure ranking high. But having a spiritual Camino experience is still very popular and there are some additional pieces of information and attractions you might want to keep in

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Experience The Joy of a Spiritual Camino There are many different reasons why people walk the Camino, with a love of the outdoors and seeking an adventure ranking high. But having a spiritual Camino experience is still very popular and there are some additional pieces of information and attractions you might want to keep in

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Why We Love The Camino de Santiago

Why We Love The Camino February is known as the month of love so we’ve decided to take the opportunity to celebrate the thing we love most – the Camino de Santiago. There are many reasons to love the Camino and many reasons to walk the Camino. We love the camaraderie of the Camino and

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Why We Love The Camino February is known as the month of love so we’ve decided to take the opportunity to celebrate the thing we love most – the Camino de Santiago. There are many reasons to love the Camino and many reasons to walk the Camino. We love the camaraderie of the Camino and

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Santos Inocentes: The Story Behind Spain’s Day of Mischief

Santos Inocentes: The Story Behind Spain’s Day of Mischief We all love a bit of mischief, whether it’s pranks or playfully mocking your friends and family. As long as it’s in good fun and on a specific day, fooling someone with your wily charms is a great use of your time. While most of us

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Santos Inocentes: The Story Behind Spain’s Day of Mischief We all love a bit of mischief, whether it’s pranks or playfully mocking your friends and family. As long as it’s in good fun and on a specific day, fooling someone with your wily charms is a great use of your time. While most of us

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6 Christmas Traditions On The Camino de Santiago

6 Christmas Traditions On The Camino de Santiago Christmas is one of the most beloved times of the year, whether you’re a fan of the cold weather, the Christmas movies or Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But not every country or place celebrates Christmas the same way. So let’s look at 6 Christmas traditions you

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6 Christmas Traditions On The Camino de Santiago Christmas is one of the most beloved times of the year, whether you’re a fan of the cold weather, the Christmas movies or Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But not every country or place celebrates Christmas the same way. So let’s look at 6 Christmas traditions you

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Inspiring Stories from the Camino de Santiago

Inspiring Stories from the Camino de Santiago The Camino de Santiago attracts people from all walks of life and is often thought of as a bucket list or once-in-a-lifetime goal, though nowadays more and more people are returning to walk the Camino yearly as the community and sense of achievement is too wonderful to stay

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Inspiring Stories from the Camino de Santiago The Camino de Santiago attracts people from all walks of life and is often thought of as a bucket list or once-in-a-lifetime goal, though nowadays more and more people are returning to walk the Camino yearly as the community and sense of achievement is too wonderful to stay

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On The Camino – A Children’s Book to Inspire Future Pilgrims

Interview With The Author of New Camino Book A new Camino Children’s book set to inspire many future pilgrims There are many books written about the Camino and it can seem hard to find a new approach. But that’s exactly what Emily Calloway Geerdes did. After walking the Camino de Santiago, Emily realised that there

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Interview With The Author of New Camino Book A new Camino Children’s book set to inspire many future pilgrims There are many books written about the Camino and it can seem hard to find a new approach. But that’s exactly what Emily Calloway Geerdes did. After walking the Camino de Santiago, Emily realised that there

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Be Inspired By Our Favourite Camino Walking Quotes

Walking or cycling the Camino de Santiago is a truly wonderful experience and one of our favourite ways to get excited before a big trip is to read some inspiring Camino walking quotes. These quotes help to put us in the mood for adventure and are the perfect pre-trip activity. With this in mind, we’re

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Walking or cycling the Camino de Santiago is a truly wonderful experience and one of our favourite ways to get excited before a big trip is to read some inspiring Camino walking quotes. These quotes help to put us in the mood for adventure and are the perfect pre-trip activity. With this in mind, we’re

Positive Camino Journey From Sarria to Santiago

An Arduous But Immensely Positive Camino Journey

An Arduous But Immensely Positive Camino Journey Meadhbh Monahan, journalist with the Impartial Reporter, walked the Camino de Santiago from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela with CaminoWays.com, a difficult yet extremely positive Camino journey. Why are you doing this arduous, tortuous journey?” That is one of the most memorable questions I got asked while walking

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An Arduous But Immensely Positive Camino Journey Meadhbh Monahan, journalist with the Impartial Reporter, walked the Camino de Santiago from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela with CaminoWays.com, a difficult yet extremely positive Camino journey. Why are you doing this arduous, tortuous journey?” That is one of the most memorable questions I got asked while walking

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Last of The Summer Wine – The Best Camino Food & Wine Routes

Whet Your Appetite With The Best Camino Food & Wine Routes Summer may be coming to an end but that just means that a glass of wine in the autumn sun is just around the corner. While there are many reasons to walk the Camino de Santiago, journeying in search of delicious food and wine

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Whet Your Appetite With The Best Camino Food & Wine Routes Summer may be coming to an end but that just means that a glass of wine in the autumn sun is just around the corner. While there are many reasons to walk the Camino de Santiago, journeying in search of delicious food and wine

Camino For First Timers

The Camino For First Timers

The Camino For First Timers In our June webinar, Camino For First Timers, we take you through some of our most asked questions related to walking your first Camino de Santiago. We also offer some recommendations for the best route to choose, what to pack and how much walking you should be aiming to do.

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The Camino For First Timers In our June webinar, Camino For First Timers, we take you through some of our most asked questions related to walking your first Camino de Santiago. We also offer some recommendations for the best route to choose, what to pack and how much walking you should be aiming to do.

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