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!
In the past 9 months, we’ve had quite a few new Camino books written by a variety of authors in styles to suit everyone’s taste. From the deeply personal journal to the historical guidebook – our list of new Camino books includes something for everyone! Each of the books below contains a message of hope […]
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I’ll Push You: Justin and Patrick’s inspirational journey In 2014 Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray set out on an adventure like no other. How this came about is one of the main reasons we supported this worthy cause. Justin is required to use a motorised wheelchair following a terrible car accident when he was 16
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Many of you are walking the Camino de Santiago soon and have asked the CaminoWays.com team to recommend great restaurants in Santiago de Compostela. Fish and shellfish lovers will be in for a treat while in Galicia, considered to be the seafood capital of Spain. If it swims, Galicians are probably eating it! However, if
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Santiago de Compostela is not just the final point of the Camino de Santiago, it is a fantastic place to explore, wandering around its alleys and quaint granite streets. There are also many things to do in Santiago de Compostela. It is quite pocket-sized too, so make sure you dedicate at least a couple of
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Cruz de Ferro | Camino Frances The Cruz de Ferro, or Iron Cross, is a cross on the Camino de Santiago, located between the towns of Foncebadón and Manjarín, on the Camino Frances. It consists of a wooden pole about five feet high surmounted by an iron cross, a replica of the original preserved in
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Back in 2017, Karl writes and podcasts about his Cycling holiday on the Camino Frances. Enjoy! I packed my rain jacket, scarf, gloves, sunglasses, and suncream and checked the weather for the last time before heading for the airport. I was heading to meet my colleagues Ana, Sophie, and Ciara for three days cycling along
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León: An Insider’s Guide While walking or cycling on the Camino de Santiago to Santiago de Compostela, one should consider a welcome rest in Leon and try to allow themselves some time to visit and absorb the magnificence that is Leon. Much of the surrounding region has escaped the tourist boom and remains wooded or
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Logroño & The Rioja Wine Harvest Festival The city of Logroño, the capital of La Rioja, celebrates its most famous export with the Fiesta de la Vendimia Riojana, the Rioja Wine Harvest Festival, in late September every year. Every September, Logroño honours Saint Matthew but also Bacchus and the region’s best-known produce – La Rioja
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Pamplona | The Camino Frances Pamplona is the capital city of the former kingdom of Navarre, on the Camino Frances, Spain. The city is located in the middle of Navarre, in a rounded valley known as the Cuenca de Pamplona, that links the mountainous North with the Ebro valley and is 92 kilometres from the
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Catherine’s Camino: St Jean Pied de Port to Pamplona Catherine’s Camino I’ll be honest. I didn’t know what to expect. I had seen photos and read books, but leaning on the wisdom of poet, Seamus Heaney who once said, “I’m a firm believer in learning by heart”, I settled with leaving the unknown, unknown. In
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Camino Video: St. Jean Pied de Port to Pamplona | Camino Frances Enjoy this Camino video of the first section of the Camino Frances, St. Jean Pied de Port to Pamplona. This is one of the most varied and picturesque sections of the Camino de Santiago. Pilgrims on this section will pass through breathtaking countrysides
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‘The Way’, starring Martin Sheen and written and directed by his son Emilio Estevez, captivated audiences with its true story of hope and perseverance. Since its release in 2010 (yes 11 years ago!), it has inspired many people to walk the Camino de Santiago, and visit the spots along the Camino Frances and the Camino Finisterre
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It’s June and the Camino is open! We will soon be able to travel to the Camino and walk its famous ways to Santiago. We are happy to say that the sales team is busy with inquiries and travel is getting back to normal this year. One trend we have noticed is that pilgrims are
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Camino Recipe: Seafood Paella To celebrate Summer, our friends from Spanish catering company FoodFiesta.ie share this recipe for a classic Seafood Paella. Make it at home to remind you of the flavours of the Camino de Santiago and enjoy the weather! Seafood Paella Ingredients What you need: (serves 8 people) from FoodFiesta: • 8 tablespoons Spanish
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Camino Travel Update In our latest Camino FAQ, the Camino Travel June Update, we aim to answer all your most Frequently Asked Questions about the Camino and travel to the Camino in June 2021. With Spain now open for visitors and the vaccination drives going well in many countries, we should start seeing an increase in
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Happy World Tapas Day! Enjoy Our 7 Favourite Tapas For World Tapas Day (yes, there is a day dedicated to the tasty tapa!) the CaminoWays.com team has put together a list of our absolute favourite dishes you can savour on the Camino de Santiago. Although, it’s not as if we needed an excuse to talk
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The Camino Frances goes through one of Spain’s most famous wine-producing regions, La Rioja. This week, our friends from Spanish food catering company FoodFiesta.ie share a delicious traditional recipe from this region: Rioja Style Potatoes (Patatas a la Riojana) What you need: (serves 6) -1 clove of garlic – 6 medium potatoes – 3 chorizo
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“Brosius’s daily devotional provides an important reminder of the purpose of pilgrimage and a legitimate addition to one’s scallop shell of quiet. He draws on many of the world’s great wisdom traditions, and that eclecticism goes to the heart of the Camino. From the stoicism of Seneca in the first century to the soulful introspection
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When we travel again, the way we travel will be changed forever. No longer are we traveling at a mile a minute, we are looking for extended stays to immerse ourselves in the experience and soak up the culture of the new land. Slow Travel by Penny Watson Award-winning writer and journalist Penny Watson has
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If you are planning to walk the Portuguese Coastal Camino from Vigo you will be starting your Camino de Santiago adventure in the town of Vigo. Spending a little time in this city is a real treat and we recommend you to spend an extra day in this coastal city. To make the most of
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