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!
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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Sunday Walk: Kilmashogue Forest Trail, 4 Sept 2016 Join the CaminoWays.com team for our next Sunday walk, taking place on Sunday 4th September, at 9.30am. For our next preparation walk we are heading to the Kilmashogue looped forest trail. This wonderful trail takes you along forest tracks and has spectacular views of Dublin City from
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Volunteer Warden Scheme for the Burren Way trail As part of our annual Camino Ways Fund to support responsible travel projects worldwide, we are delighted to launch our support for the Burren Way Volunteer Warden Scheme. The idea for the warden scheme is to get local walking enthusiasts to support the maintenance of the walking
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What support when cycling the Via Francigena? When you travel with Camino Ways, we provide you with a 24/7 assistance number, to be contacted in case of emergency. What support when cycling the Via Francigena? If you are cycling the Via Francigena with us and have bike rental included as part of your package (available from
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Galicia at the GAA World Games in Dublin The Galicia GAA men and ladies teams are in Dublin this week to take part in the Etihad Airways GAA World Games. Our colleague Valeria met them a the airport in Santiago de Compostela on Saturday, as they were getting ready for their trip to Dublin. Once
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CaminoWays sponsors Galicia at the GAA World Games We are very excited to announce that CaminoWays.com are the official sponsor of the Galicia team for the GAA World Games taking place in Ireland next week. Our multi-cultural team will be supporting teams from around the world but as the Camino is our passion and Galicia is
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Dario and Friends: A Journey Along the Camino de Santiago The Camino de Santiago is not just a route; it’s a journey of camaraderie, discovery, and personal growth. This was certainly the case for Dario and his 11 friends from Italy and the United States, collectively known as ‘Amici del Cammino’. In 2016, they embarked
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Walking the Camino de Santiago: Beginners Ebook Is walking the Camino de Santiago on your bucket list of things to do? We have designed a free Camino beginners guide to help you prepare for this epic adventure. The Camino is unlike any other trip that you will embark upon. Walking the long distance across Northern Spain,
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