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!
Closed to the public for most part of its 500-year history, the Saint James tower in Paris (Tour Saint Jacques) is the historic meeting point for pilgrims starting their Camino de Santiago journey from the French capital. This site used to be home to a 16th century church that was destroyed in the French Revolution. […]
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Useful French Phrases For Your Camino Ready for your Camino? If your Camino is going to be taking you through France, it might be a good idea to add these useful French phrases to your repetoire. We have compiled a list of useful words and phrases to help you communicate on your walk along the
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Hotel on the Camino: Hostal Virgen de la Encina Hostal Virgen de la Encina is a charming, warm and welcoming ‘hostal’ right in the centre of Ponferrada and right on the path of pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela along the French Way route of the Camino de Santiago. The hotel’s building was originally built
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The Ultimate Spiritual Travel: A Pilgrimage This guest blog by author Cheri Powell gives us an insight on what she felt and learnt after doing the Camino de Santiago: by Cheri Powell It was raining. It was dark. I was miserable. This was enlightenment? This was a spiritual quest? I did not feel very spiritual
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The Puente de la Rabia Legend As you walk the Camino de Santiago along one of its many routes, you are likely to encounter various legends, myths and interesting stories related to the places you are visiting on your journey. As well as meeting people and being in touch with nature, this is one of
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Climbing Croagh Patrick on Reek Sunday The last Sunday of July is Reek Sunday, when thousands climb Ireland’s holy mountain, Croagh Patrick in Westport, County Mayo. Climbing Crough Patrick is no small task and it’s a great way to prepare for the Camino de Santiago. This year, the CaminoWays.com team headed to Mayo in the
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Reek Sunday Tips: Climbing Croagh Patrick This Sunday, Reek Sunday, the CaminoWays.com team is heading to Westport to climb Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s Holy Mountain. Our Camino prep walk takes place on a very special date, with thousands of pilgrims visiting the Reek on this day. Here are some essential Reek Sunday tips and notes ahead of
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Camino hikers find many “Ways” In the movie entitled “The Way”, Martin Sheen takes viewers with him across northern Spain on the ancient pilgrimage route known as the St. James’ Way or the Camino de Santiago. This 500-mile route starts in the Pyrenees, flows down through the wine-growing region of Rioja, then across the Meseta
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Reek Sunday Louise Nugent, archaeologist and specialist on Medieval pilgrimages, wrote this interesting article about the history behind Reek Sunday and Croagh Patrick, in County Mayo. Since we are heading there for our monthly Camino de Santiago prep walk, we thought you’d might be interested to find out more about the history behind it. To
Walking the Camino – Documentary Interview with Lydia Smith Maria, content and media at CaminoWays.com, had the honour to talk to Lydia Smith, the director of ‘Walking the Camino, 6 Ways to Santiago’, a documentary following six pilgrims and their experiences on the way to Santiago de Compostela along the St James Way, the Camino
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Coimbra on the Camino Portugues The Camino de Santiago from Portugal passes the quaint city of Coimbra. This week, residents and students of this Portuguese city are celebrating the city’s most emblematic buildings: Coimbra University has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Perched on the hill overlooking the River Mondego, this charming pocket-size city and
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Peter Murtagh – author of Buen Camino! As part of its Celtic Extravaganza and series of events focusing on Galicia, the Instituto Cervantes in Dublin recently organised a reading and discussion with Irish Times journalist Peter Murtagh. Peter traveled the Camino de Santiago various times and is the author, along with his daughter Natasha, of
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Camino, the Journey to Santiago – Interview with Alicia Wszelaki Alicia Wszelaki is the co-director along with Matthew Notherlfer, of ‘Camino, the journey to Santiago’, an intimate short documentary about a trip along the Camino de Santiago. The movie is premiered in Santiago de Compostela this week as part of the first Film and TV
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At Journey’s End: Santiago de Compostela The Camino leads to Santiago de Compostela in the Galicia region. So what do people find once they get there? by Sylvia Thompson You will have to leave all preconceived ideas about Spain on the plane as it flies into Lavacolla airport, 10 minute drive from Santiago de Compostela.
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Hotel Real Colegiata San Isidoro San Isidoro de León, on the French Way to Santiago de Compostela, is one of those special monuments and an amazing place to stay. Located in the historic centre of León, San Isidoro is an impressive XI-century Romanic complex with a Basilica, a royal pantheon resting place of kings, a
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Camino Recipe: Traditional Spanish Apple Tart – Pastel de Manzana Our foodie friends at FoodFiesta.ie, the Spanish food products and catering specialists based in Dublin, share something sweet you can bake this weekend: a traditional Spanish apple tart or ‘tarta de manzana’. A delicious treat with a Camino de Santiago flavour. What you need: (Serves
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The Camino Walk Song A group of outgoing retired Irish teachers walked the last 100km of the Camino de Santiago with CaminoWays.com recently. The group had a fantastic time and have created their own Camino de Santiago song about their holiday. Thanks to the group for sharing their experience on the Camino and their lyrics!: (to
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Inspirational Camino Story – Finding a life of service on the path to spirituality An inspirational Camino story written by Kendra Hartmann for the San Diego Community News Group, ‘Finding a life of service on the path to spirituality’ original article. More than a dozen years ago, Bonnie Arora read a travel article in the Union-Tribune about pilgrimages
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Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe – Pollo al Ajillo con Champiñones Our friends from FoodFiesta.ie, the Dublin-based catering company specialising in Spanish food and products, share another delicious recipe inspired by the Camino de Santiago. This week, why not try this chicken with garlic and mushrooms? Pollo al ajillo con champiñones. What you will need:
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Santo dos Croques: from Sculptor to ‘Saint’ Most pilgrims walking the Camino and visiting the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela have one primary objective: seeing the tomb of St James. However, for many years (many estimates even up to four centuries), there was another ‘Saint’ that partially stole the limelight from the mighty St James.
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