Almost as soon as you choose which route you would like to take on the Camino, the next pressing question will inevitably be where you will stay. There are various sleeping options available on the Camino, ranging from hostels to hotels and guesthouses to rural homes named Casa Rurales. Let’s take a closer look at […]
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Barcelona While Barcelona often steals the limelight as the epicentre of the extraordinary architect Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces in Spain, walking or cycling the Camino de Santiago offers ample opportunity for architecture fans to discover Gaudi’s works along the Camino. Antoni Gaudí was a Spanish architect renowned for his unique approach and distinctive style. Born in
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What is the Average Age to Walk the Camino? If you are considering walking the Camino de Santiago and are wondering if you are too old, or too young, think again. The Camino pilgrims are a melting pot of every age group and there are different ways to do the Camino ranging from quite gentle
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The Camino de Santiago, often simply called the Camino, is a network of pilgrim routes stretching across Europe and converging at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain. The Camino has been a significant spiritual and cultural journey for centuries. Over time, it has evolved into a bucket list destination for people from
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The Camino de Santiago holds a magnetic allure for pilgrims worldwide. Every year, many embark on this spiritual and transformative journey, with some choosing to walk alone. Venturing solo offers a unique perspective, allowing for introspection and personal growth. Here we look at walking the Camino alone: what you need to know. History of Safety
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Embarking on a journey like the Camino de Santiago is as much an emotional and mental endeavour as a physical one. Preparing your mind and spirit is as crucial as packing the right gear or training your body for the trek. Below are some practical steps to help you emotionally and mentally gear up for
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The Camino Inglés (the English Way) Walking the Camino de Santiago is a transformative experience for many. The journey offers pilgrims a chance to reflect, discover new cultures, and meet fellow travelers from around the world. For those short on time or looking for a less physically demanding route, the Camino has an option that
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…Other Caminos than the Camino Frances… The Camino de Santiago, often called the Camino, is a network of pilgrim routes leading to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, northwest Spain. These routes have been travelled for over a thousand years by pilgrims. While the Camino Francés is the most famous Camino route, there
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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
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The Camino Pilgrim Passport, also known as the ‘Credencial’, is the modern-day version of the ‘documents of safe conduct’ given to medieval pilgrims and is an essential part of your Camino de Santiago experience. The Pilgrim Passport acts as proof that you have walked at least the last 100km of a route into Santiago, which
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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
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Top 10 Camino Dishes The various Camino routes cross different regions (and sometimes, countries), each with its 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. If you
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5 reasons you should walk the Camino de Santiago by Padraic Gilligan – When I saw “The Way”, Martin Sheen’s recent movie, directed by his son Emilio Estevez, I knew I wanted to walk at least part of the Camino de Santiago. For over 1000 years, pilgrims have walked “the way”, their destination or journey’s
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10 Reasons to Walk the Camino de Santiago People walk the Camino de Santiago for many different reasons, whether religious, adventurous, spiritual, for the outdoors, or simply to do something different and unique for their holidays. Whether you’re going on a traditional pilgrimage, for a fitness challenge, or to sample the food and wine of
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How to prepare for cycling the Camino de Santiago So you have decided to do the Camino on two wheels. Congratulations, you are in for an amazing cycling adventure. If you haven’t been on a cycling holiday before, this can be a daunting task, but we’re here to help. Thousands of people cycle the Camino
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Flavours of Portugal: Fruit on the Camino We took off on our short Camino de Santiago trip in the colorful month of October. Our trip took us from the picture-perfect town of Porto, along the coast to finish in beautiful Baiona. My mission was to discover the fruit on the Camino. What fruits were ripe?
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Out on the Camino, our bodies adapt quickly, and with the right fitness plan, a walking holiday will be a breeze! That said, there are a few things that can help us to adapt to prolonged periods of walking much easier. Like choosing the right hiking boots! Choosing a great pair of hiking boots or
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Highlights of the Camino del Norte by Catherine Murphy I trudged into the little seaside town of Llanes, barely noticing the remains of its 800-year-old city walls. Llanes may be steeped in Spanish Armada seafaring history, but I was sweaty and sodden from 30km of walking, the last few of them in the rain. Remarkably placed
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Cahors: A medieval jewel on Le Puy Way Cahors is on the Le Chemin du Puy Camino and is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities of the way. Le Puy Way is the most popular of the Camino routes in France and covers a distance of 713km from Le Puy en Velay to
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History of the Camino de Santiago The Camino de Santiago is considered a bucket list destination for many people, whether you consider yourself a spiritual person or not. But how did the Camino de Santiago come to be so popular among modern travellers and what do we know about the history of the Camino? Thousands
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