When planning a trip as big as walking or cycling the Camino de Santiago, whether it’s for a week or a month, you’re likely going to have some questions. Odds are, if you have a question, someone else also has also had the same query in the past. We have compiled our most frequently asked questions here in our Camino FAQs section of the Blog. If you don’t see your question here, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll do our best to help you and answer any questions you may have. You never know, your question could end up being the next Camino FAQ!
Guided or Self-Guided Camino Tour? Should I choose a Guided or Self-Guided Camino Tour? So you have decided that you want to walk the famous Camino de Santiago. Well done on taking the first step on your unforgettable journey. But which of the Camino routes is for you? You can also choose to travel independently or join a […]
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The Paradores and Paradores available on the Camino ‘Parador’ is the name given in Spain to luxury hotels managed by a state-run company and usually located in buildings of historical importance such as fortresses, monasteries and castles, but also new buildings set in nature reserves and areas of outstanding beauty. Paradores de Turismo de España,
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How many people will be on my trip, and who are they? FAQ When it comes to how many people will be on your trip, it depends On a self-guided Camino tour, there is no minimum or maximum, as you are making your own group of friends or family. You can start any day of
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What about the food on my trip? FAQ We often get asked: “What about the food on my trip?” Not a single experience abroad is complete without good food! For our Camino de Santiago holidays, we place emphasis on regional products and traditional dishes. This is an important criterion in our hotel selection. Meals in
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FAQ: How long does the Via Francigena take? How long does the Via Francigena take? The Via Francigena, or Camino to Rome, covers over 2000 km from Canterbury in the UK, to Rome in Italy. This epic trail, following the pilgrimage route taken by Sigeric the Serious, Archbishop of Canterbury, back in the 10th century
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Do I need to learn Spanish for the Camino de Santiago? We often get asked if we need to learn Spanish before embarking on your Camino de Santiago. The simple answer is no, but you should have a few useful phrases in Spanish. If you travel through Northern Spain, not everyone you meet will speak
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The short answer is that yes, you can cycle the Camino. In fact, approximately 8% of pilgrims getting their Compostela certificate in Santiago arrive on two wheels. Is it the same track for cycling and walking? It is the same track for most part of the routes. It is worth bearing in mind that the
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FAQ: What kind of Camino tours do you offer? At CaminoWays.com, we organise Camino tours for solo travellers and groups of all sizes, whether you’d like to walk or cycle. Here’s an overview of our popular tours: SELF GUIDED Most of our clients opt for a self-guided tour. What does this mean? Dates are flexible
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The Camino is a special journey that’s undertaken by thousands of pilgrims each year. This ancient trail attracts pilgrims from various nationalities and backgrounds to walk the Camino. There are lots of Camino de Santiago routes to choose from and you can tailor your itinerary to fit your needs. Am I too old to walk the
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Am I fit enough to walk the Camino? So you’ve seen the films, you may have read the books and your friends are telling you all about the magic of the trail and The Camino de Santiago. You know you want to go but first, you stop to ask yourself one question; am I fit enough
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The Camino de Santiago is an unforgettable journey for many pilgrims and has inspired many books and movies. You might not have a book or a movie in mind, but if you’d like to share your Camino experience, we would love to hear from enthusiastic pilgrims. Whether the Camino has changed your life or you’d
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What if I don’t want to walk one of the days? What happens if I prefer not to walk one of the days? This is a very frequently asked question at CaminoWays. If you have a Camino trip booked with CaminoWays.com and you do not wish to walk or cycle one or more of the
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Luggage Transfers on the Camino de Santiago One of the main concerns for Camino de Santiago pilgrims is managing their luggage during the journey. Our luggage transfer service allows you to enjoy your walk or bike ride without carrying heavy bags. This added convenience is part of our commitment to making your Camino experience unforgettable
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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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FAQ: tourist tax in Italy When you are travelling the Via Francigena in Italy, you will find in some cities and historic towns you will have to pay a local tourist tax, what is called ‘Tassa di soggiorno’. This local tax is collected by hotels on behalf of the local authorities and they are charged
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