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Spooky Camino: The Pilgrim Ghost In Santiago de Compostela, you will find the pilgrim ghost if you visit the imposing Quintana square, Praza da Quintana, at the back of the cathedral; with the plain granite stone and barred windows of the adjoining San Paio convent looking on. Quintana is a very popular square, frequented by
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CaminoWays wins silver at Blog Awards 2017 CaminoWays wins award – The CaminoWays.com team is absolutely thrilled to be Silver winners at this year’s V by Very Blog Awards Ireland in the prestigious and highly contested travel category. The theme of this year’s awards was classic movie icons so we sent our very own James
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Video: How to download our free Camino eBooks Here at Caminoways, we love writing about the Camino so much that we decided we had to take the next step up from blogging. That’s right, we were going to write a book. A couple of years later and we’ve amassed quite a collection. Our books aren’t
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Caminoways.com in the Blog Awards 2017 Final! We are delighted to announce that we are in the final of the 2017 V by Very Blog Awards Ireland (#VbyveryBloggies17) in the prestigious travel category. This is the third year in a row that we have been nominated for this award and we are proud as punch.
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Video: Camino de Santiago ‘A Journey for the Soul’ We are delighted to present our latest Camino video project, that captures the magic of the ancient pilgrimage. 280,000 people walk the trail every year, and it means something different to each of them. Whatever the reason pilgrims decide to embark on the journey, everyone agrees
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To celebrate the beginning of the Spanish wine harvest season we have chosen four stunning wine regions that you can visit when you are on the Camino or planning your next trip to Northern Spain. If you are about to embark on your Camino journey you are picking a great time of year as the
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Battle of the Flowers on the Northern Way Nestled between the lively cities of Santander and Bilboa on the Camino del Norte is the small, seaside town of Laredo. This quaint Spanish town is known for its sandy beaches and you will find yourself wandering some of the narrow streets, admiring the medieval walls. If
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Recipe: Slowly Roasted Pork belly from Portuguese Table Are you planning your next trip on the Camino Portugues? Our friend Paulo Castro wants to provide you with an authentic Portuguese food experience with Portuguese Table. Each host has a pre-set menu with a defined date and hosts a dinner at a local house. The hosts
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On St John, witches will flee! On the night of 23rd June and in the early hours of 24th June, many cities and towns along the Camino de Santiago, including Santiago de Compostela, celebrate the official arrival of Summer (have a look at our page on Festivals on the Camino). Across Spain and Portugal, St John
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Santiago Parador Hostal dos Reis Católicos Santiago Parador “Hostal dos Reis Católicos” in Santiago de Compostela, or Parador de Santiago, is a 5-star hotel with five centuries of history. The Parador enjoys a privileged location right on the Praza do Obradoiro, Santiago’s most famous square with its imposing Cathedral and Santiago’s city council building. The
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To give you a taste of what to expect on your next Camino journey we have created this short clip of the food on the Camino de Santiago. From traditional Galician dishes to the world famous Paella you will be spoiled for choice when it comes to delicious cuisine to try out on your trip.
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8 essential items to take in your Camino daypack So you’ve decided to set off on the walk of a lifetime on the Camino de Santiago. As you trek across varying landscapes on your Camino walk, you’ll want to stay light on your feet and minimise what you carry on your back. But what are the
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