6 Italian Christmas Traditions Christmas is a particular time of the year, and each country has its own unique Christmas traditions. Italy, including the Via Francigena and St Francis Way regions, is home to a range of Christmas events, food and practices that make it unique. To help you celebrate Christmas like an Italian, we’ve …
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Do I need a helmet for cycling the Camino? Yes, feel free to bring your own helmet, if you are cycling the Camino de Santiago. By law, bicycle drivers and passengers must use officially approved protective helmets when circulating within urban areas in Spain – except in long steep slopes, on the grounds of medical …
Do I bring my pedals for cycling the Camino? If you are cycling the Camino de Santiago with us, our rental bikes come with a standard pedal (with or without straps). If you have SPD pedals, feel free to bring them for your Camino de Santiago cycle.
Eat Like The Italians: Traditional Christmas Food in Italy Food is an integral part of any celebration, especially when you think about Christmas and the festive season. With this in mind, we’ve picked our favourite traditional Christmas food from Italy to get in the spirit of winter. Whether you’re planning to walk our Italian routes …
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What support when cycling the Via Francigena? When you travel with Camino Ways, we provide you with a 24/7 assistance number, to be contacted in case of emergency. What support when cycling the Via Francigena? If you are cycling the Via Francigena with us and have bike rental included as part of your package (available from …
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It is difficult to estimate the exact number of Via Francigena pilgrims, those walking or cycling any of the sections or the full Camino to Rome each year. According to Cicerone Guides, there was an estimated 2,500 Via Francigena pilgrims in 2012. Taking into account the route stretches across Europe all the way from Canterbury to Rome, …
Useful Italian phrases When you are walking the Via Francigena a number of the routes take you through the beautiful countryside of Italy. While you might meet many English-speaking tourists and locals, you will need a few useful Italian phrases to communicate in the smaller towns and villages. Here are a few basic Italian phrases …