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!
“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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Choosing your Camino | Live Webinar Content: When it comes to choosing your Camino, there are a number of factors you need to consider. In our monthly webinar series, Roland and Sales Director Jeremy discuss everything you need to know before you start out on your own Camino Journey: What do we organise? What is the Camino?
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Portugal is an outstanding and diverse country, full of possibilities, different landscapes, and kind and generous people. After Lisbon, Porto is its biggest city. We got a taste for this wonderful city on the Portuguese Coastal Way. As pilgrims, we are aware of the limited time you have to discover each new place. Therefore, we want
We are all familiar with the delicious tapas that can be found throughout Spain and now adopted throughout the world but have you ever heard of Petiscos? Today we are going to talk about this little-known slice of Portuguese cuisine that can be found if you plan to walk the Coastal Camino from Porto. Petiscos
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Next month we look forward to returning to the Camino finally after a long wait. We are also delighted to showcase one of our lesser-known farmhouse accommodations on the Camino del Norte this month: the 400-year-old Hotel Matsa! The Camino del Norte, also known as the Northern Way, is famous for its dramatic panoramas. Offering
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How to access money on the Camino? Nobody wants the hassle of being without money on the Camino, or on any holiday really. If you’re in a really remote location, accessing money can be quite an ordeal. Luckily, this is most certainly not the case on the Camino de Santiago. Spain, like the rest of
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“My mission is for every Pilgrim who walks the Camino (virtual or actual) to have the life-changing experience they desire, and to be able to take their learnings into their daily life to create whatever fills them with joy, peace, and fulfillment.” ~ Litzi Essler How to mentally prepare for the Camino | Caminoways.com We
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“If You Stand Here is a tour of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela expressly for pilgrims. Unlike all the dusty guidebooks that list dates, names with no back story, and an endless number of dry unrelated facts, this book will ask you to stand on a spot in the building where something wonderful happened.”
A Pilgrim’s Tour of the Cathedral – Anne Born Author Q&A Read More »
Photos That Show Why We Love The Camino We are all missing travel and our much-loved adventures, so we’ve compiled a few pictures and thoughts that remind us why we love the Camino de Santiago: 11 Photos of the Camino. Long chats with friends (old and new) with backdrops like this on the Camino del
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“As great boardgames players that we are, we missed a game that brought up the heritage, curiosities and magical traditions of Galicia and its Xacobean routes until we realized that we had to do it ourselves, it combines many of our great passions” Introducing Ultreia, the Camino Game! Ultreia, the first card game of the
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What is the Camino de Santiago? Prepare yourself for an extraordinary adventure! The Camino de Santiago also celebrated as the Way of St. James, is far more than just a trip. This legendary pilgrimage, rich in medieval allure, attracts individuals from diverse backgrounds to the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in the beautiful Galicia
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Via de la Plata Cycling From A Gudina to Santiago The Via de la Plata in Galicia is known to be one of the most spectacular routes to Santiago de Compostela. The full Camino route of the Via de la Plata is 1000km long starting in Seville in the southern region of Andalucia. Our Cycling
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“Lost on the Way,” is a journal. My personal journal from the Camino, completely raw, unedited, and exactly as I found the ink on the dog-eared pages of the cheap notebook in which I wrote every day on the way to Santiago. It’s the amalgamation of my thoughts, memories, experiences, and adventures as I lived
A New Journal from the Camino “Lost on the way” | Q&A Read More »
Renowned for its superb food, unique culture, and lush scenery, the Basque Country is a fascinating region. Claire shares her top tips for walking the Northern Way from San Sebastian to Bilbao: Camino del Norte from San Sebastian: Claire’s Top Tips Tip 1: Take time in San Sebastian It’s definitely worth spending a full day
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Roland’s Top Camino Routes Camino Ways Director and Founder Roland has walked and cycled all of our Camino de Santiago routes, many of them on several occasions. Roland’s Top Camino For this blog post, Roland looks back at his favourite Camino routes and what makes each of them special. These are Roland’s top Camino routes:
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Family Activities on the Camino The Camino de Santiago and the Via Francigena are the perfect holiday destinations for families. Our Camino for families packages are packed full of family activities designed to offer the perfect balance of adventure, fun, and playtime. Whether you decide to walk your way to Santiago on the Portuguese Coastal
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What makes the Camino del Norte special? The Camino del Norte or Northern Way is one of the oldest Camino de Santiago routes. It developed around the same time as the Camino Primitivo coming from Asturias and was the preferred route not just for pilgrims from Northern Spain but also from further afield, as many pilgrims
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Easter is a fantastic time to discover the Via Francigena, particularly if you’d like to experience Easter in Italy, its unique celebrations, and traditions. Many cities and towns across Italy, big and small, hold Easter processions during Easter week or ‘Pasqua’, generally starting on Palm Sunday 10th April in 2022 and up to Easter Sunday
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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
Hotel Spotlight: Vila Galé in Porto | Camino Portugues Read More »
