They give us unconditional support, enthusiastic devotion and endless advice. Mums the world over are a force to be reckoned with. Whether they are into hill walking, trekking, step counting or adventuring … They will love the Camino, particularly if that means spending time and sharing a special journey with you. To celebrate Mother’s Day […]
Being an outdoor enthusiast, I was very excited to set off on a cycling trip with my colleagues on the Camino in October. We were cycling the Portuguese Coastal Way, starting in the beautiful City of Porto. We arrived at Porto late in the evening just on time for dinner. We didn’t have much time
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Why travelling solo is one of the best ways to experience the Camino by Brian Clarke A solo experience on the Camino de Santiago. “Walking on your own! Don’t you get lonely?” And typically, I answer that loneliness is not the same as solitude. Camino Solo. Solitude creates the gift of independence, to be able
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Reasons you should walk the Camino in 2018 We love the month of January: it’s a month packed with resolutions, hopes, and plans … and that includes, of course, travel plans. We feel this should be the year you finally walked the Camino de Santiago in 2018. 1 – A JOURNEY FOR THE SOUL Have
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We are delighted to announce that this year our Greenlife Fund will be awarded to tree planting specialists Mossy Earth. Sticking with our commitment to sustainable and inspirational projects we are thrilled to be supporting the Native Oak Reforestation project in Northern Portugal. Following the devastating wildfires in Portugal earlier this year this is just
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Native oak woodland restoration project with CaminoWays What should be a thriving oak woodland is a now a green desert. Located in the northeast of Portugal, this woodland restoration project aims to develop sustainable land management practices to deal with the ravenous summer wildfires and regenerate native oak woodland. The purpose of this project is
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“My incredible Camino experience…” Share your Camino Memories with friends We have built a community platform for Camino lovers to share their most loved Camino memories with friends when walking the Camino de Santiago routes. The Camino de Santiago is an extraordinary journey full of hope and inspiration. We know that many people walk the
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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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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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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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5 Reasons to love Porto The city of Porto is a popular Camino de Santiago starting point for pilgrims walking or cycling the Camino Portugues, Portugal’s Camino route. Pocket-sized, full of charm and colourful, there are many reasons to love Porto, Portugal’s second city and capital of the North!: Coloured tiles Ribeira is a patchwork of
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September is a busy month on the Camino with many walkers and cyclists sharing the trails, so today we will focus on bike etiquette on the Camino since approximately 15% of pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago are travelling on two wheels. You can travel most of the Camino de Santiago stages and routes by
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Camino Culture: Muxia & Our Lady of the Boat The ‘Virgin of the Boat’ or ‘Our Lady of the Boat’ is the name of Muxia’s best-loved sanctuary, peacefully welcoming pilgrims at the very end of the Camino de Finisterre and Muxía route of the Camino de Santiago by the mighty waves of the Atlantic Ocean. The Fisterra and Muxía
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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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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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Video: Classic Camino – The French Way As one of the most popular Camino de Santiago trails, the French Way provides a beautiful classic Camino experience. Walking the full way you will start in the town of St Jean Pied de Port. Travelling through rural Galicia you pass through peaceful villages and many points of
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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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Camino Statistics for 2016: Nationalities & Numbers The 2016 Camino statistics from the Pilgrims Office in Santiago give us some interesting insights into the Camino de Santiago. This week we take a look at the number of pilgrims, where they come from and what age they are. The Pilgrims Office only accounts for pilgrims receiving
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