Welcome to our Camino de Santiago blog page! Embarking on this incredible journey, whether on foot or by bike, is more than a physical adventure – it’s a spiritual and emotional exploration, too. Here, we’re thrilled to share insights, advice, and heartfelt stories that make the Camino de Santiago much more than a simple trek.
Are you a seasoned pilgrim looking to reminisce or seeking new routes to explore? Maybe you’re a curious first-timer seeking guidance, tips, or simply a glimpse into this fascinating world. You’ve found the right place!
Our blog is an open road that weaves through the hearts and minds of those who love the Camino de Santiago. Whether you’re planning a future pilgrimage or walking down memory lane, our articles are penned with love, knowledge, and a genuine desire to assist and inspire.
Join us, explore, and be part of this beautiful Camino community. We are here to guide, support, and walk with you, every step of the way. Happy reading, dear pilgrim!
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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Cahors: A medieval jewel on Le Puy Way Cahors is on the Le Chemin du Puy Camino and is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities of the way. Le Puy Way is the most popular of the Camino routes in France and covers a distance of 713km from Le Puy en Velay to
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Why should you book nice hotels on the Camino de Santiago? While staying in albergues or pilgrim hostels along the way is the traditional way of experiencing the Camino de Santiago, many travellers opt for the comfort and luxury of booking nice hotels. And while it may seem like an extravagant choice for a pilgrimage
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History of the Camino de Santiago The Camino de Santiago is considered a bucket list destination for many people, whether you consider yourself a spiritual person or not. But how did the Camino de Santiago come to be so popular among modern travellers and what do we know about the history of the Camino? Thousands
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Taste The Camino – 100km of Great Food From Sarria to Santiago If you are walking from Sarria to Santiago along the last 100km of the Camino Frances, you might want to taste the Camino and indulge in a delicious food experience along the way. We love this section of the French way because there
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Camino Culture: The Galician Hórreo If you are walking the Camino de Santiago, you will start noticing some exciting structures close to most homes in rural areas as you enter Galicia. These rectangular structures are granaries called ‘hórreos’, a widespread construction across rural Galicia. Their function is to store grain and other food crops for
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Why We Love Ferrol Why we love Ferrol on the Camino Ingles! We talk to Ferrol’s native, Andrea, about what makes her home one of the most special Camino de Santiago towns. Andrea was born in Ferrol on the Camino Ingles but moved to the south of Spain a few years later. Her time 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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The Finisterre Camino has had a magical appeal for pilgrims since medieval times. Having arrived in Santiago de Compostela after walking for many weeks across Europe, they would continue their journey to Cape Fisterra. Cape Fisterra was once believed to be the last place on Earth, the edge of the known World, Finis Terrae. Many
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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
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Short Camino Stories From Dario’s Camino Trips Dario is a retired Italian journalist and he has travelled many Camino routes with us over the years. He has sent us 16 snippets of his different trips which vary from short Camino stories of carved rituals, Galician traditions and magical encounters with fellow pilgrims. Enjoy reading these
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Lugo Roman Heritage If you are walking the Camino Primitivo, also known as the Original Way, Lugo will be one of the city highlights of your journey along the Way of St. James. As the only city in the world surrounded by intact Roman walls, Lugo owes much of its unique identity and character to
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The Camino is full of interesting facts and phrases, and it’s always a delight to learn of another one. You might have heard or seen the word ‘Ultreia’ mentioned when researching, reading, or while walking the Camino de Santiago. The word “Ultreia” is derived from the Latin word “ultra,” which means “beyond” or “farther.” In
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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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Experience a Guided Camino With Fellow Pilgrims A large part of what makes the Camino de Santiago such a wonderful experience is the people you meet along the way and the stories you share together. One of the great joys of our Camino guided tours is that you walk the Camino with this new network
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The Via Francigena in Tuscany: A Walk for the senses Every day of our lives, we are exposed to external stimulation. We wake up to the sound of an alarm clock, a ringtone or the song chosen by some radio DJ to tease our last minutes of sleep and see the hustle and bustle of
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The scallop shell is one of the most iconic symbols of the Camino de Santiago. Today, it is used, along with the yellow arrow, to guide pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela along its many different Camino routes. Painted on trees, sidewalks, tiles, etc… the scallop shell (or ‘Vieira’ in Galician and Spanish) will help
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Tips for creating the perfect Camino travel journal Like we always say at Caminoways, each Camino is different. They all have one major thing in common though, you’ll make memories to last a lifetime. What better way to document this wonderful journey than to keep a Camino travel journal? My biggest regret from my first
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A Handy Guide to 13 Different Types of Camino Pilgrim Canadian travel writer Dean Johnston travelled the Camino de Santiago with his wife in 2012. Here he shares with us an excerpt from his book Behind the Albergue Door: Inspiration Agony Adventure on the Camino de Santiago, a humorous (combined with some advice!) account of
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Things to do in A Coruña For centuries, pilgrims from northern shores docked in the harbour of A Coruña on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Their Camino de Santiago journey had taken them across the seas, but they would still have 75km to walk before reaching the city of St James, the end of
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