Welcome to our Camino blog! Here you can stay up-to-date with all things Camino de Santiago, from the routes and food recommendations to the latest pilgrim stories!
With everything from festivals to the religious and historical significance of the Camino, you’ll be able to get inspired and plan your perfect Camino experience.
Here at CaminoWays, some of our most popular Camino blog posts include an article focusing on helping you choose your Camino. We also talk about choosing your Hotels on the Camino and of course, living the best Camino lifestyle.
With all your reading, you’re bound to get a little bit peckish. Make sure to visit our food & wine section and whet your appetite with all of the Food on the Camino.
Finally, we have also created a number of free Camino ebooks to download and further help you plan out your perfect adventure.
Happy Reading from the CaminoWays Team!
The Val d’Orcia in Tuscany is one of the must-see regions of the Via Francigena and one of the highlights of the Camino to Rome. The Via Francigena has crossed the Val d’Orcia since Roman times when it was known as Via Cassia. Since then, the trail has linked and facilitated trade as well as …
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10 Reasons to Walk the Camino de Santiago People walk the Camino de Santiago for many different reasons, whether that’s religious, adventurous, spiritual, for the outdoors or simply to do something a little bit different and special for their holidays. Whether you’re going on a traditional pilgrimage, for a fitness challenge or to sample the …
5 Essential Tips For Walking The Camino in Autumn Autumn is fast becoming one of the most popular times of year to walk the Camino. As well as its beauty, more and more pilgrims are hoping to escape the summer heat. The summer temperatures are getting too hot (for example the forest fires and heatwaves …
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Tips For Doing The Camino With Children Doing the Camino with children will be an unforgettable experience to share as a family and a really big adventure, particularly for little pilgrims. Obviously, planning any holiday with kids will require a lot more planning than if you were jetting off solo. With this in mind, we’ve …
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What are walking poles and why should I use them? Often considered an essential accessory for long-distance trekking or walking, poles can be a valuable item to add to your Camino packing checklist. If you are planning a long-distance walk of any kind, walking poles will help keep your arms moving forward. They can assist …
Great Camino Routes For Autumn Longing for a great Camino route for Autumn, whether it’s this year or next? Mild temperatures and quieter tracks make autumn months, particularly September and October, possibly the best time of the year for a walking adventure. September is a very busy month on the Camino, especially the last 100km …
Useful Spanish for the Camino Walking the Camino de Santiago (particularly along the French Way route and as you get closer to Santiago de Compostela), you will meet people of all nationalities. Most people will come back from the Camino having made at least a few friends. You will find some Useful Spanish for the Camino …
Joe and Judi’s Camino Adventure Joe and Judi from California walked the Camino de Santiago with CaminoWays.com earlier this year. We share Joe and Judi’s Camino adventure as written by the couple on their Camino blog. If you bumped into Joe and Judi along the way, you might have noticed they wore very special t-shirts: …
3 Things to do in Lugo Along The Camino Primitivo Lugo is one of the main cities along the Camino Primitivo, the oldest Camino de Santiago route, and a must-see on your visit to Galicia. If you are walking the Camino Frances from Sarria and making your way by public transport from Santiago de Compostela …
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The Ultimate Guide To Choosing Your Camino 2022 is here and that means it’s time to plan your perfect holiday by choosing the best Camino route for your bucket list trip! Now, we know that trying to choose the ideal route can be a little bit overwhelming, so we’ve taken some of the work out …
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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 …
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Cannolo Recipe with Chestnut Flour, Ricotta Cheese & Truffle Truffles are one of the delights of Tuscany, and we’re always looking for more ways to enjoy this delicious treat. Massimo from the Tuscany Truffle Academy has shared this Cannolo recipe with Chestnut Flour, Ricotta Cheese & Truffle. Massimo has mastered the art of truffle hunting …
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In our July webinar, we answer all your questions relating to the Camino de Santiago, accommodation on the Camino and even cultural queries such as tipping in restaurants and hotels. During the webinar, CaminoWays’ Roland and Jeremy take you through frequently asked questions relating to bikes, bike rentals and storage. There are also some queries …
Celebrate St James’ Day With 10% Off Your Camino July 25th marks a double celebration in Galicia: it is the feast of Saint James (or Santiago, Sant Iago in Galician) and it is also Galicia’s National Day. To celebrate St James’ Day, we have a special offer running for the week. Read on for more …
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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. We also offer some recommendations for the best route to choose, what to pack and how much walking you should be aiming to do. This will …
One of the things I love about Italy is the food. The variety and quality of ingredients mean something for every taste and mood. This is one of my all-time favourite recipes. It’s quick, simple and tasty. It’s proper comfort food. Recipes like this are most common in the Tuscany region of Italy. This is …
Claim Your Spot On One Of Our 2022 Guided Tours We’re halfway through the year and it’s been a great year for the Camino. It’s wonderful to see everyone back walking and cycling the routes and getting that normality back in the world. With this in mind, our 2022 Camino guided tours for the second …
Found on every menu along the Camino de Santiago routes, Tortilla (Spanish potato omelette) is an excellent Camino recipe and one of our all-time favourites. It is also given free as a ‘Pincho’ or ‘Tapa’ in many bars across Spain. It is an absolute must-try for your trip. Everyone has a different trick or technique …
Nothing says summer like a picnic in the garden with some wine and tapas. To help inspire you to cook up a storm, try our delicious Spanish tapas recipe to really spruce up your summer. We’ve taken inspiration from Yosmar Martinez’s book of recipes, Tastes of the Camino: 30 authentic recipes along the French Way. …
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Located in the north of Portugal and serving as the starting point for a number of pilgrims walking the Camino Portugues, Porto is a truly vibrant city. With both sides of the Douro river stacked with buildings of all sizes and colours, Porto is a visual wonder. The perfect spot for a few days, if …
