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 Catalán to Santiago de Compostela follows a path that takes pilgrims walking from the Mediterranean coast of the Iberian peninsula all the way to Atlantic Galicia. The Camino Catalán crosses Catalonia before joining up with the French Way in La Rioja where walkers can continue on their way to Santiago. 60km West of Barcelona and along the […]
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How to stay fit during your Camino trip Whether you chose to walk or cycle your chosen Camino de Santiago route, you’re in for a rewarding experience like no other. The journey is suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, but walking any long-distance route is still a physical challenge. If you want to
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Food and vegetarian options on the Camino! As a food lover who is passionate about cooking, for me travelling also means trying the typical dishes of the places I go to and bring home with me recipes and delicious memories. I like the idea of associating food to something that could make a trip great.
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Francigena Culture: 6 heroic Italian movies Why not have a movie night before your walking holiday on the Via Francigena trail. It is not difficult to see why so many notable Directors choose Italy as their preferred film location. For the most part the landscape naturally feels like a film set without having to dress
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Via Francigena: 24 hours in Siena On a trip walking the Via Francigena in Tuscany with three colleagues in October we elected to take an extra day to explore the hilltop city of Siena. It was a decision that I’d happily repeat. Here’s our top things to see in Siena Siena Cathedral Siena is home to
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Camino Statistics for 2016: Nationalities & Numbers The 2016 Camino statistics from the Pilgrims Office in Santiago give us some interesting insights into the Camino de Santiago. This week we take a look at the number of pilgrims, where they come from and what age they are. The Pilgrims Office only accounts for pilgrims receiving
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Why we love … The Camino This week we asked our Camino experts what it is that makes the Camino de Santiago so special. Their responses were varied, heartfelt and unique. Here’s what they had to say: JuanMa – Portuguese Coastal Way Outdoor enthusiast, musician and office jester JuanMa hails from the town of Vigo
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Webinar: Camino history, routes and travel tips! This week Felicia presented our first webinar on the year. She focused on the history of the Camino, the most popular walking routes and travel tips along the way. The talk took place on January 19th and was streamed to attendees from 10 countries worldwide. The ancient routes
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Camino del Norte Diary As a person that loves traveling, going on new adventures, and leisure cycling I was very excited to go on a walking and cycling trip on the Camino del Norte, I knew it was my kind of holiday. But, what I did not know is that it was going to exceed
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6 things to do when you walk the Camino Walking the Camino de Santiago offers up a unique chance to see, taste and visit some amazing places. Before walking the Camino trail read ‘The Road not taken’ by Robert Frost and literally take the one less traveled by. Believe us, it will make all the
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Amazing Camino Routes for 2017 Make 2017 your year to complete the mighty Camino de Santiago. With so many different Camino routes to choose from, picking one is the hardest part! Sip Sangria in Sevilla, marvel at Medieval architecture in Léon or rove your way through the rolling hills of Northern Spain. Whatever route you
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Eat Like The Italians: Traditional Christmas Food in Italy Food is an integral part of any celebration, especially when you think about Christmas and the festive season. With this in mind, we’ve picked our favourite traditional Christmas food from Italy to get in the spirit of winter. Whether you’re planning to walk our Italian routes
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Camino del Norte on a Path to Paradise by Jim Gallagher Camino del Norte on a Path to Paradise. The pretty little town of Zumaia, its harbour packed full of boats, glistened in the sun far below. A golden strand, bordered by a long quay wall, stretched out before us as we gazed down from
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Chemin du Puy through the villages of France video Be inspired for your next adventure thanks to this video through the beautiful villages of France along the Chemin du Puy. Le Puy Camino is one of the most popular Camino de Santiago routes across France. Since Medieval times, pilgrims take to the trail from Le
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Journalist Gerry Lennon from The Irish Daily Star discovers the wonders of Northern Portugal and Galicia’s Rias Baixas on a crowd-free Camino. The Portuguese Coastal Way – or Caminho da Costa – is a stunning alternative route of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago following the Atlantic Coast towards Santiago de Compostela. The Portuguese Coastal Way
Vegetarians on the Via Francigena in Tuscany Vegetarians on the Via Francigena rejoice, with such a selection of meat-free dishes en route, the only problem you’ll face is knowing which one to choose! Here are some of my favourite Tuscan staples senza carne, in light of my recent trip walking the Via Francigena in Tuscany. The Mighty
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10 reasons why we love walking Over the last two months we have asked you to send us the many reasons why you love walking. We received hundreds of inspiring entries that we have been sharing on Facebook and we would like to thank everyone who took the time to send us their reasons. Our
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Friends and beauty on the French Camino Blogger Tom Caley from IndieLifestyle.net reflects on his glorious trip on the Via Podiensis, the French Camino, where he found unspoilt beauty and a few new friends. Say ‘Camino’ to most people and they’ll automatically think of Spain. The famous Camino Francés, popularised by films like The Way
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Wendy walking the Camino for Brain Tumour Research Wendy McMahon lost her husband Glenn in 2015. This September, she is walking the Camino from Sarria to Santiago in his memory and raising funds for Brain Tumour Research charity in the UK. “Glenn was diagnosed with a inoperable brain tumour in 2014. Glenn bravely faced both chemotherapy
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If you are thinking about cycling the Via Francigena with Camino Ways, we have prepared this useful post answering all your questions about your new best friend: your bike! Cycling the Via Francigena – How it Works? You have decided to cycle the Via Francigena, you have booked your self-guided holiday and you are now
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