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If you’ve walked the Camino a few times, you may have come across Johnnie Walker. The man is famous around the Camino for writing guidebooks and improving facilities for pilgrims. He is now involved with the Camino Chaplaincy, a special
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Why do you wish to go on the Camino de Santiago? This is generally the first question I ask when people look for advice on the best Camino route. Of course there is no “best Camino route”, there is only
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Partnering with Camino Ways to realize my dream pilgrimage was clearly the best decision. Every logistical aspect of my pilgrimage was meticulously and flawlessly executed, allowing me to focus on reflection through solitude and renewal through community—a truly transformative experience!!!
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At CaminoWays.com, we are thrilled to announce the dates for our popular Camino guided tours 2020. With regular departures from April until October, the CaminoWays.com guided tours are ideal for those looking to share a special walking experience with a group
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Catherine Murphy is a travel journalist who travelled the Rota Vicentina with CaminoWays.com. This article was originally published by Daily Mail Ireland in March 2019. In the distance, a lone fisherman is perched on a rock. He has followed a
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Japan is a bucketlist destination for many people, for its fascinating culture, heritage and gastronomy. Whether you are an anime fan, a sushi enthusiast or history buff, Japan will not disappoint. If you are considering walking Japan’s Kumano Kodo, which
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The CaminoWays.com team is delighted to introduce the latest arrival to our family of active holidays: CanariaWays.com, bringing you on spectacular walking tours in the Canary Islands. To celebrate, we are offering 10% OFF all bookings until the end of
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The Camino de Santiago is a journey for the soul. Here at Caminoways we provide hand-picked accommodation, luggage transfers, 24 hour customer care and everything you need to make your Camino truly yours. For a limited time, we’re offering Wanderlust
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Lisbon is a fantastic city located on the Camino Portugues. Portugal’s capital is a hotbed for culinary delights, culture and history. We travelled to this wonderful Portuguese metropolis to discover the top 10 things to see and do when you
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“Had a fabulous 10 days doing the Camino Frances with Camino ways. We opted for “easy camino’ averaging 10-15kms a day, staying in superior accommodation and having our luggage moved from place to place. The administration and advice from Camino
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“The pilgrimage was a tough hike but very rewarding for both the physical and spiritual. The accommodations were sometimes simple but always adequate with meals that exceeded expectations. One high lite was our first day stay in a renovated Japanese
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“An authentic Japanese experience! Well organized Kumano Kodo, accommodations and meals were awesome. Thanks for the memorable experience!”
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“I did the Camino del Norte (the northern way) from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela starting on 4 June & finishing on 5 July 19 (including 2 rest / sightseeing days). My walk distance was approximately 740 Klm & a
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October is the perfect month for a walking holiday and to help you plan your next escape CaminoWays.com has a special treat for you: €50 off per person for your October walking holiday. To enjoy this special offer, just quote
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Planning an Autumn break with a difference? CaminoWays.com, the Camino experts, have a selection of guided tours perfect for those looking to share their Camino experience with a like-minded group. Guided Tours are ideal if you would like to walk the Camino hassle-free
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by Tom Sweeney, travel journalist Tom Sweeney travelled the Fishermen’s Trail Rota Vicentina with CaminoWays.com and Turismo de Portugal. His article was originally published by the Irish Independent. I’m sitting on a sun-warmed boulder, applying an undercoat of factor 50 to
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Seasoned Camino fans might remember ‘I’ll Push You’, the 2017 documentary following lifelong friends Justin Sheesuck and Patrick Gray as they embarked upon a unique journey along the Camino Frances. Justin struggles with a rare neurological disease which confines him
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We are well known as the walking experts and we have successfully organized thousands of trips on the Camino de Santiago routes in Spain, Italy, and Portugal for over 8 years. Recently, our Camino customers asked us for winter options
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Pedro shares his 10 unmissable things to do in Porto, a wonderful UNESCO-listed city with plenty to see and one of the most popular starting points for Camino pilgrims on the Camino Portugues and the Camino Portugues along the coast.
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We recently conducted a survey of intrepid Camino fans to gain some insights on the pilgrims and culture surrounding the trail. Of course, the Camino has existed for thousands of years, but over time trends and views towards it have
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Author and freelance journalist Lizzie Enfield shares her experience walking the Camino de Fisterra with her daughter, six years after their first Camino trip together. Like many travellers on the Camino, I began my journey several years ago, in 2011,
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The Sea of Arousa Camino is a beautiful trail that has recently been approved by the Cathedral of Santiago as an official Camino de Santiago route. It is considered one of the most unique and special trails in Europe. It
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At CaminoWays.com we are thrilled to have reached 1000 TripAdvisor reviews! We have been offering tailored Camino holidays since 2011 and this is one of the most important milestones to date. Our ultimate focus has always been to ensure that our clients have a wonderful
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The month of August is one of the most popular months to walk the Camino de Santiago but also one of the hottest of the year. To help you get ready for your trip, the CaminoWays.com travel specialists have put
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Each 25th July we celebrate St James Day, the most special day on the Camino calendar. This year we are celebrating St James Day with all our loyal friends and followers giving away a week on the Camino for you
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Spanish speaking pilgrims across the world, you can now book your memorable Camino de Santiago trip with CaminoWays.com in your own language as we have just launched our website in Spanish, say ‘Hola’ to Caminoways.com/es. The team at CaminoWays.com is thrilled
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Walking The Incredible Fisherman’s Trail in Portugal It is hailed as the best preserved coastal area in southern Europe. And after a week walking its spectacular clifftops and isolated beaches I would go even further. The Atlantic coast of Alentejo
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My husband and I walked that last part from Sarria to Santiago. We are 68 years of and did have our luggage transferred. There were days that we felt very energized and thought we could have walked further but it
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My husband and I walked 135 kms of the Portuguese route over 6 days. We had not done as much preparation as we would have liked but had no problem completing each day. We took our time, admired the lush
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For World Tapas Day (yes, there is a day dedicated to the tasty tapa!) the CaminoWays.com team has put together a list of our absolute favourite dishes you can savour on the Camino de Santiago. Although, it’s not as if
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We have a wonderfully artistic Santiago de Compostela map to download with all the main sights and attractions not to be missed in the city’s historic Old Town. Simply click on the image below to open full size map to
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At Caminoways.com we are dedicated to learning everything we can about the Camino and the pilgrims that traverse the trails. Last year we conducted a survey of happy pilgrims which led to some fascinating results. For 2019 we are going
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Thousands of pilgrims from all nationalities walk the Camino de Santiago routes each year (over 300,000 in 2018 alone!) but not all of them spend a whole month walking the 500 miles that separate St Jean Pied de Port and
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The city of Pontevedra, on the last section of the Portuguese Coastal Way and the Camino Portugues is home to an elegant old town. Sitting pretty in the heart of the ‘ría’ of the same name, Pontevedra has been shaped
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This week we are delighted to have the opportunity to Interview Adrian and Teresa from SoulCamino. They fell in love with the Camino after first walking the way in 2012. Since then they’ve embarked on several journeys. YOUR CAMINO JOURNEY
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Pilgrim Mass at Santiago Cathedral and other religious services will take place in nearby churches across Santiago Old Town, while important restoration works take place inside the Cathedral this year. From January 2019, works are underway at the Cathedral’s Main
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“Thank you so much for the trip you set up for our group Foyle Hospice, they had a great time and were well looked after by the guides, they were great. The group did get a bit wet with the
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The short answer is yes, you can get a Compostela certificate if you walk the Camino Inglés from A Coruña; however you’ll have to walk another pilgrimage trail of at least 25kms in your country of origin and collect stamps
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If you are in Santiago de Compostela or walking the Camino de Santiago on 17th May, you will get the chance to celebrate a very special date in Galicia’s calendar: Galician Literature Day, ‘Día das Letras Galegas’ or simply ‘Día
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The Camino de Santiago is a journey for the soul. Here at Caminoways we provide hand-picked accommodation, luggage transfers, 24 hour customer care and everything you need to make your Camino truly yours. For a limited time, we’re offering Silver
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The summer months are nearly upon us and there is still time to book your summer Camino adventure. July is the month of St James and to celebrate this Caminoways.com has a very special discount. We are offering 10% off
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The simple answer is no but you should have a few useful phrases of Spanish. If you are travelling through Northern Spain not everyone you meet will speak fluent English. Don’t panic, most people you meet along the route are
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The food market in Santiago de Compostela, known as Mercado de Abastos, in the Old Town is the city’s second most visited attraction after the cathedral and a must-see for food lovers. At Santiago food market you will find an
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Every year charities from around the world embark on fundraising challenges and Depaul is one charity we are proud to support. Depaul is a charity helping homeless people across the UK and Ireland. They are willing to do whatever it
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Pilgrims from all corners of the the world walk or cycle to Santiago de Compostela each year, taking many different routes to Santiago de Compostela. While over 60% of Camino pilgrims choose the Camino Frances, there are many more trails
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If you are passionate about a cause then a charity trek is an activity that you can do to show your support. You may have seen the celebrities who take on the Kilimanjaro but do you know that charity challenges
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Wandering the streets of Mondoñedo, on the Camino del Norte in Galicia, pilgrims quickly feel the elegant grandeur of this little country town which once was one of the seven capitals of the ancient Kingdom of Galicia. Its enchanting old
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At CaminoWays.com we are thrilled to introduce a wonderful new Camino route available for pilgrims in 2019: the Sea of Arousa Camino walk and boat, which is also known as Camino Espiritual or Translatio. The Sea of Arousa Camino Espiritual
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Traditionally, Camino pilgrims used to start their journey from their own homes and various Camino de Santiago routes developed over time crossing most of Europe. The so called Camino Ingles, or English Camino, was the route preferred by British and Irish
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To celebrate the showing of extraordinary documentary The Camino Voyage on TG4 Easter Monday 2019 we are giving all TG4 Facebook fans a chance to win a trip walking the Celtic Camino from A Coruña to Santiago. TG4 viewers can
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