Top 10 Camino Dishes The various Camino routes cross different regions (and in some cases, countries), each with their own traditions, culture and food. Food is an important part of any journey and with this in mind, we think there are 10 Camino dishes you absolutely have to try while walking the Camino de Santiago. …
Experience The Joy of a Spiritual Camino There are many different reasons why people walk the Camino, with a love of the outdoors and seeking an adventure ranking high. But having a spiritual Camino experience is still very popular and there are some additional pieces of information and attractions you might want to keep in …
Type of Camino Accommodation When you spend a long day walking, all you want in the evening is a comfy place to lay your weary head. But what kind of Camino de Santiago accommodation is best suited to your needs? Along the Camino de Santiago, there are many different types and styles of accommodation. The …
Short Camino Stories From Dario’s Camino Trips Dario is a retired Italian journalist and he has travelled many Camino routes with us over the years. He has sent us 16 snippets of his different trips which vary from short Camino stories of carved rituals, Galician traditions and magical encounters with fellow pilgrims. Enjoy reading these …
Top 10 Camino Portugues Foods To Try The Camino Portugues is the second most popular route of the Camino de Santiago after the Camino Frances, according to 2020 statistics from the Pilgrims Office in Santiago. Part of the appeal of the Camino Portugues is the delicious Portuguese food on offer. The Camino Portugues route begins …
Lugo Roman Heritage If you are walking the Camino Primitivo, also known as the Original Way, Lugo will be one of the city highlights of your journey along the Way of St. James. As the only city in the world surrounded by intact Roman walls, Lugo owes much of its unique identity and character to …
The Camino is full of interesting facts and phrases, and it’s always a delight to learn of another one. You might have heard or seen the word ‘Ultreia’ mentioned when researching, reading, or while walking the Camino de Santiago. The word “Ultreia” is derived from the Latin word “ultra,” which means “beyond” or “farther.” In …
Why We Love The Camino February is known as the month of love so we’ve decided to take the opportunity to celebrate the thing we love most – the Camino de Santiago. There are many reasons to love the Camino and many reasons to walk the Camino. We love the camaraderie of the Camino and …
The scallop shell is one of the most iconic symbols of the Camino de Santiago. Today, it is used, along with the yellow arrow, to guide pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela along its many different Camino routes. Painted on trees, sidewalks, tiles, etc… the scallop shell (or ‘Vieira’ in Galician and Spanish) will help …
Things to do in A Coruña For centuries, pilgrims from northern shores docked in the harbour of A Coruña on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Their Camino de Santiago journey had taken them across the seas, but they would still have 75km to walk before reaching the city of St James, the end of …
2023 Travel Trends For Your Camino A new year is full of possibilities and we are so excited about all the adventures that await us this year. To help you plan your perfect adventure, let’s take a look at some of the best 2023 travel trends and how they will work for your perfect journey …
Camino Culture: The story of As Marias As an exercise of made-up statistics, I would guesstimate that nearly 99% of pilgrims and visitors to Santiago de Compostela get a picture taken with the colourful statue of As Marias in Alameda Park. Hands up? If you haven’t been to Santiago but you are about to, or …
10 Things to See on The Camino Frances As the most popular of the Camino de Santiago routes, the Camino Frances, also known as the French Way, serves as the best introduction to all the wonderful culture, food and people that populate the Camino de Santiago. While the route is full of unmissable sites and …
2023 is an exhilarating time to experience the Camino de Santiago. Whether you plan to journey by foot or by bike, one thing is clear – the Camino in 2023 is going to bring peace, authenticity and a return to what the Camino is all about. 2023 is the year when the Camino gets back …
New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration all around the world, even on the Camino de Santiago. From counting down to midnight and whatever New Year’s Eve tradition you adopt at home, it’s a time when we reflect on the good things the year has brought (and maybe even say good riddance to some …
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What Solo Pilgrims Say About The Camino de Santiago Have you ever wondered what it’s like to walk the Camino as a solo traveller? We offer a number of customisable self-guided tours for solo pilgrims along the Camino de Santiago so that you can experience everything you want to at your own pace. Walking the …
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What is the St James Way? The St James Way, also known as the ‘Way of Saint James’ is one of the most ancient and popular pilgrimage routes in the world. Often referred to as the Camino de Santiago or ‘the Camino’, the St James Way takes pilgrims through many different routes across Spain, France …
Inspiring Stories from the Camino de Santiago The Camino de Santiago attracts people from all walks of life and is often thought of as a bucket list or once-in-a-lifetime goal, though nowadays more and more people are returning to walk the Camino yearly as the community and sense of achievement is too wonderful to stay …
An Epic Camino Story of True Friendship Back in 2016, Camino Pilgrim John Murphy kindly us sent his epic Camino story, told through poetry. There is no better time than the present to revisit his touching tale. In 1999 John was supposed to walk the Camino de Santiago with his close friend Paul. Unfortunately, Paul …
3 Things to know about Ourense The beautiful city of Ourense is best known to Camino walkers as the starting point of the last 100km of the Via de la Plata Camino route to Santiago. Known as ‘Auria’ by the ancient Romans, Ourense is a wonderful place to begin your Camino de Santiago. In fact, …
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