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!
The Camino de Santiago is dotted with interesting historical sites. These sites are a wonderful chance to recharge your batteries and immerse yourself in the history of the trail. One of our favourite examples is the imposing Templars Castle of Ponferrada (Castillo de Los Templarios), which is the last big town on The Camino Frances […]
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“If you’re curious about what it’s like for a not very athletic and not at all religious family to go on a long-distance adventure, I think Onward, Backward! will give you a relatively accurate picture of one lucky family’s experience.” Bennett Voyles, Author, Onward, Backward! In 2012 Bennett Voyles, an American ex-pat writer living in
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Since we started sending Pilgrims on the many Camino routes, we have been working in strong collaboration with Camino hotels, local businesses, and hospitality professionals. We believe that comfortable accommodation is an important part of your adventure, so our Camino hotels and accommodations are always selected with great care. This month, we have decided to
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The quaint mountain town of Villafranca del Bierzo, on the Camino Frances, is also known as ‘la pequeña Compostela’, little Compostela. Villafranca’s Romanesque Iglesia de Santiago, Saint James Church, is home to the ‘Puerta del Perdón’, the gate or door of Forgiveness. This 12th-century church dedicated to St James is the only other temple along
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In our latest Live Webinar series, the Director of Caminoways.com, Roland, and Ruben the Sales Manager will answer your Camino de Santiago FAQ. Whether you are a complete beginner or returning for your third Camino trip, we’ll go through some of the top questions we received before this webinar and some of the questions Roland
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Camino Preparation Tip #5: Heel Pain Preparing to walk the Camino de Santiago this year? Tip #5 Peter from D-Peter Health & Fitness Clinic in Dublin continues with his Camino Fitness Plan. This week he focuses on heel pain. By Peter Plantar Fasciitis is a very common and painful foot condition and can slow down
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Camino Preparation Tip #4 Motivation Preparing for the Camino de Santiago? Tip #4 of the Camino Preparation Programme by Peter from D-Peter Health & Fitness Clinic in Dublin focuses on motivation. Do you have a Motto? If Yes! Then write it down now in BIG WRITING on a LARGE A4 page or piece of cardboard!
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The Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage in Spain, which has become increasingly popular in recent years. Despite the pandemic, in 2020 this pilgrimage in Spain was completed by almost 54,000 pilgrims. In a normal year, however, the pilgrimage can see upwards of 340,000 pilgrims taking many different routes to the holy city of Santiago
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Whenever we get a chance to walk the Camino del Norte, we can’t wait to visit Bilbao. This picturesque, modern city has become a hub of Spanish insurance companies, banking, and industry. But, don’t let this put you off visiting as part of your Camino del Norte holiday! Bilbao is not all suits and briefcases! The
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Must-see: Unmissable Rome Adam from our Products team shares his unmissable Rome. Suppose you are walking or cycling the Via Francigena. In that case, we recommend you take an extra day to explore the Eternal City before returning home and re-joining the real world. Having cycled the last section of the Via Francigena from Viterbo
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Camino Preparation Tip #3: How to prevent chafing Preparing for the Camino de Santiago? Tip #3 of the Camino Preparation Programme by Peter from D-Pete Health & Fitness Clinic in Dublin focuses on How to prevent chafing. What is chafing? Chafing is the irritation of the skin due to repetitive friction (the rubbing together) of
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Guernica Guernica is a town in the province of Biscay, in the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain. Gernica is on The Camino del Norte. The town is best known for the devastation it suffered on April 26, 1937, during the Spanish Civil War. Guernica was the scene of a bombing raid by the
Camino Preparation Tip #2: T-Rex Syndrome D-Pete Health & Fitness Clinic in Dublin focuses this month on the T-Rex Syndrome: the obsession with exercising only the legs! Yes, exercising those legs is important, but making sure your stomach, hips and lower and upper back are strong will be paramount for your Camino. As you walk,
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Know yourself, Camino Preparation Tip #1 Camino Preparation Tip: Know yourself! We start the Camino Fitness Plan, 6-month countdown with Peter from D-Pete ‘Health & Fitness’. All you need to know and do, to be ready to tackle the Camino de Santiago. Tip 1: Know yourself. By Peter Hello Camino enthusiasts! I am delighted to announce
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This is our Camino Holy Year 2022 FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. Camino Holy Year 2022 FAQ (Xacobeo) promises to be one of the biggest events on the Camino de Santiago in years. With the Holy Year just around the corner, we answer some of your most Frequently Asked Questions. Q.1 What is the Holy
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What type of Camino Groups do we work with? We organise treks for groups on the Camino de Santiago routes, the Via Francigena (Camino to Rome) and other fantastic cycling and walking trails in Ireland and Europe. We work with walking clubs, parish groups, colleges, universities, school groups, charities, scout groups and families. Camino Groups FAQ
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THE CAWLEY CAMINO Each year Phil Cawley offers listeners the chance to take off on an amazing adventure walking the Camino de Santiago. The Cawley Camino team of intrepid walkers follow in the footsteps of Irish medieval pilgrims as they make their way to wonderful Santiago de Compostela and its famous cathedral, in Galicia. Since
Holy Year 2021 Webinar [Live] video In this webinar, we took a look at Holy Year 2021 and everything you need to know about walking the Camino during the extended Holy Year period. Recorded in late September 2020, Roland (Director Caminoways.com) and Juanma, our resident Camino expert, guide you through everything you need to know
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Camino Preparation Tip #6 Shin Splints Preparing for or heading to the Camino de Santiago soon? Peter from D-Peter Health continues with his Camino Preparation Programme. In this article, he focuses on how to avoid shin splints. By Peter. What are Shin Splints? ‘Shin Splints’ refers to pain along your shin bone, as the result of repetitive stress
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We love motivational walking quotes here at CaminoWays.com. For the last few years, we’ve been sharing one of our favourite walking quotes every week on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter as part of our #SundayQuote series. We’ve built up quite the collection at this stage, so we thought we’d share 15 of our favourite walking quotes
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