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!
Tony McMahon and Sue McGinty from Australia sent us their story while walking the Camino in France so we could share it at our Tapas and Tales Camino storytelling evening to celebrate St James. Thank you Tony and Sue! Pictured: Our colleague Sophie reading Tony and Sue’s Camino stories. Doing Caminos can become addictive (and […]
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Eco-Friendly Camino – Top Tips For A Conscious Camino Trying to have a more eco-friendly Camino is one of the best things you can do on your walk. Walking the Camino de Santiago is one of the best opportunities to live an experience away from the hustle and bustle of big cities and immerse yourself
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It is important to learn to listen to your body when you are out on the Camino trails. Some days you will be walking between 15 – 25 kms per day so you will need to rest your body at times. You may find it difficult to choose rest days on the Camino but we
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After ten years of detailed restoration work, the famous Portico de la Gloria (Portal of Glory) can again be admired in all its magnificent glory by pilgrims and visitors to Santiago Cathedral. From 27th July and until the Autumn, Santiago Cathedral is hosting free guided visits to see the Portico. These visits will start from
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Chef Paul Flynn: My week on the Camino Portugues Chef Paul Flynn hung up his apron and headed to the Camino with childhood friend Liam for a week of walking, and eating. He tells us why he might just be addicted to the Camino. Like many others my awareness of the Camino started with the
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As you know, as part of our CaminoWays Fund, we are working closely with Mossy Earth to plant the Camino forest in Northern Portugal. We are delighted to report that the forest is well on its way, and we are so proud of the beautiful work the team is doing on the group. So far,
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A special Camino gift card to celebrate Father’s Day To celebrate Father’s Day 2018 at CaminoWays.com we’d love to help you send Dad on the Camino. For limited time only, we are giving away gift cards worth €50 for all adventurous dads looking to experience the Camino. This special CaminoWays.com gift card is available to
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Am I fit enough to walk the Camino? So you’ve seen the films, you may have read the books and your friends are telling you all about the magic of the trail and The Camino de Santiago. You know you want to go but first, you stop to ask yourself one question; am I fit enough
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The Camino de Santiago is an unforgettable journey for many pilgrims and has inspired many books and movies. You might not have a book or a movie in mind, but if you’d like to share your Camino experience, we would love to hear from enthusiastic pilgrims. Whether the Camino has changed your life or you’d
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5 Portuguese food classics you must try One of the best things about going on holidays is the discovery of new flavours and unusual dishes. If you are heading to the Camino in Portugal, the Rota Vicentina or the Via Algarviana soon, you are in for a treat…These are 5 Portuguese food classics you must try: 1-
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Tips for an easy Camino walk If you have been dreaming of doing the Camino de Santiago for a while but are fretting about your fitness or whether you will be able to keep up the pace, don’t let this get in your way. The team at CaminoWays.com have a selection of Easy Camino walk
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By Canadian writer John Meyer, author of ‘Shadows, Shells and Spain’ inspired by his Camino experience. Why you should walk the Camino I can put this rather simply: walking the Camino will test your body, open your mind, and stir your spirit. And in my opinion, all of these are potentially life-changing things! When I
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GDPR We care about your information Dear customers, You might be aware that from 25th May 2018, a new regulation comes into effect to protect all consumers and their personal information in this digital age. This is known as General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR. At Greenlife Tours we collect information online through our website
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7 things not to miss on the Portuguese Coastal Way I have been lucky enough to complete this stunning trail last year. Walking one week and cycling for another week I stumbled across some breathtaking sites and delicious seafood all along the way. If you are looking for a trail that will take you off
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What if I don’t want to walk one of the days? What happens if I prefer not to walk one of the days? This is a very frequently asked question at CaminoWays. If you have a Camino trip booked with CaminoWays.com and you do not wish to walk or cycle one or more of the
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Great Camino Routes for groups The Camino Ways group tours department picks six fantastic Camino Routes for groups looking to embark on a memorable adventure. Our group’s department specialises in creating tours for groups of all sizes, including fundraising teams for charities, walking clubs, parishes, schools, and private groups of family and friends. These are
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The Camino de Santiago routes are everyone’s heritage, and they should be preserved and looked after by us all, pilgrims, visitors and locals alike. Writing graffiti, leaving personal mementoes along the trails, and many other customs that might seem harmless are, in fact, damaging this precious heritage. At Camino Ways we have put together some
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Reasons to love the Ruta do Cantabrico When you meet a local in Viveiro and you tell him/her it is your first time in the area, their first question is quite likely to be: “Do you like it?”, followed by an automatic self-response: “It’s beautiful, isn’t it?”. It is a rethorical question, in their minds
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Technology Free Camino Do you have wireless? Is there a password? Excuse me while I post on Facebook, comment on Twitter, edit my Instagram snaps, share a LinkedIn update and remove myself from the real world. Instead of asking ourselves how will we get connected, let’s takes a digital break from the daily digital distractions
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Where is the start of the Camino de Santiago? This is a general question we get here at CaminoWays.com. Many people talk about ‘el Camino‘, but there are many ways and many Caminos, all leading to one place: Santiago de Compostela and the tomb of Saint James in the city’s cathedral. The Camino de Santiago
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