Which Months Can You Walk the Camino?
Choosing the right time of year is crucial when planning to walk the Camino de Santiago. Find out the ideal months for a memorable journey.
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5 Essential Tips For Walking The Camino in Autumn
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 de Santiago. In addition to its beauty, more and more pilgrims hope to escape the Summer heat. The Summer temperatures are getting too hot (for example, the forest fires and
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Tips for Cycling the Camino – Stretches Part 2
While most Camino de Santiago pilgrims follow the routes to Santiago de Compostela on foot, over 10% of pilgrims arriving in Santiago each year do so by bike. They are called ‘bicigrinos’ (bike pilgrims). If you are preparing to be a bicigrino in 2015, Peter Duffy has prepared two handy articles to help you prepare.
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eSIMs on the Camino de Santiago
eSIMs on the Camino de Santiago As you traverse the beautiful landscapes of the Camino de Santiago and beyond, staying connected can greatly enhance your experience. Whether it’s for navigation, staying in touch with loved ones, or sharing your adventures in real-time, having reliable internet access is crucial. This is where eSIM technology comes into
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Is there WiFi access on the Camino?
The Camino de Santiago, a network of pilgrimage routes leading to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, attracts thousands of pilgrims and travellers worldwide yearly. While the journey is often embarked upon for spiritual or personal reasons, staying connected during the trek is a concern for many. In this blog, we explore the
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Certificate of Distance vs Compostela Certificate
Understanding the difference between the Certificate of Distance and the Compostela Camino Certificate The Certificate of Distance The Certificate of Distance is a unique recognition for pilgrims who have embarked on the Camino de Santiago. It details the starting point and the total distance travelled to Santiago de Compostela. This certificate is a testament to
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Finisterrana and Muxiana Camino Certificates
What is the Finisterrana? Many of you will be familiar with the ‘Compostela’, the pilgrim certificate you can obtain from the Pilgrims Office in Santiago de Compostela if you have walked a minimum of 100 of the Camino de Santiago to the city or cycled at least the last 200. But did you know that
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Darragh’s Camino: Eat, pray, love it.
Darragh’s Camino: Eat, pray, love it Spain: The Camino de Santiago caters for all travellers, from pleasure-seekers to pilgrims and foodies, writes Daragh Reddin. Camino: Eat, pray, love I’m standing inside the monumental Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, marvelling at its Romanesque interior. I suddenly find myself surrounded by a group of pilgrims – the staff
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Top 10 Camino Tips
Here, we give you our Top 10 Camino tips so you can make the most of your Camino experience! 1. Choose the Right Camino There are many Camino Routes, all unique in their own way. Find the right route for you: a coastal route or an inland route? What distance are you comfortable covering? Find
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FAQ: Special Dietary Requirements on The Camino
Tasting local dishes and exploring diverse culinary options is a delightful aspect of your journey on the Camino de Santiago. The variety of foods you can enjoy varies depending on your Camino route. For instance, in Galicia, the famous octopus dish, ‘Pulpo,’ is particularly recommended in Melide on the Camino Francés. Prepare to savour some
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What to Eat on the Camino: Culinary Delights
Starting the Camino de Santiago is a soulful, spiritual journey and a culinary adventure that excites the taste buds. The Camino weaves through various regions, each offering unique and delectable dishes that reflect the rich cultural heritage of Spain. This guide will take you through the culinary delights that await you on the Camino, ensuring
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Sea of Arousa Camino: A Spiritual Journey
Sea of Arousa Camino: A Spiritual Journey The Sea of Arousa Camino, also recognised as the Camino Espiritual, is a stunning path recently endorsed by the Cathedral of Santiago as an official Camino de Santiago route. Renowned as one of Europe’s most unique and extraordinary trails, it follows Theodore and Athanasius’s maritime path. They embarked
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Q&A with Francesco Via Francigena Guide
Francesco’s Via Francigena Guide. At the end of September, we ran one of our Guided tours on the Via Francigena in Italy. After a beautiful tour, we sat down with the tour guide, Francesco, to talk more about guided tours on the Via Francigena and what visitors can expect: Hello Francesco, can you tell me
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How to Customise my Camino Trip with CaminoWays’ planner
How to Customise your Trip on the Camino planner No Camino trip is likely to be the same as another, and that’s the beauty of it! Everyone enjoys their unique experience of the Camino, and you can too! How do I customise my Camino trip? Customising your trip is easy! We offer a range of
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Vegan on the Camino
Vegan on the Camino: The Ultimate Guide It’s increasingly common to have a vegetarian or vegan diet. Although countries like Spain, Portugal, and Italy have traditionally offered fewer options for vegans, being vegan on the Camino de Santiago has become much easier. However, it’s wise to be prepared for the possibility of limited vegan options
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Celebrating Women on the Camino
Celebrating Women on the Camino Each March, the world comes together to celebrate women for International Women’s Day, and each year, we organize three women-only Camino guided tours. Whether you are a seasoned female adventurer or this is your first time embarking on a long-distance walk, the guided Camino tours allow you to enjoy this
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Why cycle the Via Francigena in Tuscany?
Why cycle the Via Francigena in Tuscany? Tuscany is world-renowned as being one of the most beautiful parts of Italy. The Via Francigena route, which passes through Tuscany, offers the perfect opportunity to experience the region by bike. The Via Francigena passes through Tuscany as the Via travels from Canterbury to Rome. Along the way, you
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Food and vegetarian options on the Camino!
Food and vegetarian options on the Camino! As a food lover who is passionate about cooking, travelling also means trying the typical dishes of the places I visit and bringing home recipes and delicious memories. I like associating food with something that could make a trip extraordinary. Some places are known and famous just because
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The Coolest Camino Souvenirs
The Coolest Camino Souvenirs Undoubtedly, the scallop shell is the most iconic and traditional souvenir of the Camino de Santiago. For centuries, pilgrims have adorned themselves with the scallop shell, known as ‘coquille St Jacques’, on their journeys to and from Santiago de Compostela. Alongside the classic scallop shell, modern pilgrims have a variety of
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Where do I start to get the Camino Pilgrim Certificate?
Where do I start to get the Camino Pilgrim Certificate? To receive a Compostela pilgrim certificate or the Certificate of Distance issued by the Pilgrims Office in Santiago, pilgrims must walk at least 100 km of any Camino route or cycle at least the last 200 km. You can start your Camino at any stage
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