Make Your 2022 Camino de Santiago Dreams A Reality The Camino de Santiago is considered a bucket list experience for many people, whether you consider yourself a spiritual person or not. If you’ve been thinking about taking the plunge and walking or cycling the Camino, don’t wait any longer. It’s time to make your 2022 …
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Photographing the Camino de Santiago Photographer Ralph LaForge shares his tips for photographing the Camino de Santiago Walking (or cycling) the Camino necessitates a means to capture the moment. While no camera sensor can match the mind’s eye and imagination for color, contrast and composition. For most pilgrims, a camera (or two) is essential for …
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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It’s June and the Camino is open! We will soon be able to travel to the Camino and walk its famous ways to Santiago. We are happy to say that the sales team is busy with inquiries and travel is getting back to normal this year. One trend we have noticed is that pilgrims are …
Happy World Tapas Day! Enjoy Our 7 Favourite Tapas 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 we needed an excuse to talk …
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Next month we look forward to returning to the Camino finally after a long wait. We are also delighted to showcase one of our lesser-known farmhouse accommodations on the Camino del Norte this month: the 400-year-old Hotel Matsa! The Camino del Norte, also known as the Northern Way, is famous for its dramatic panoramas. Offering …
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“Lost on the Way,” is a journal. My personal journal from the Camino, completely raw, unedited, and exactly as I found the ink on the dog-eared pages of the cheap notebook in which I wrote every day on the way to Santiago. It’s the amalgamation of my thoughts, memories, experiences, and adventures as I lived …
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Renowned for its superb food, unique culture, and lush scenery, the Basque Country is a fascinating region. Claire shares her top tips for walking the Camino del Norte from San Sebastian to Bilbao: Camino del Norte from San Sebastian: Claire’s Top Tips Tip 1: Take time in San Sebastian It’s definitely worth spending a full …
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With its sandy beaches enveloped by the views of the Picos de Europa mountain range, Santander, the Cantabrian capital has a lot to offer. Residents and visitors of Santander, on the Camino del Norte, are spoilt for choice when it comes to outdoor activities, with world-class surfing and sailing facilities on their doorstep and mountains just an hour away …
What makes the Camino del Norte special? The Camino del Norte or Northern Way is one of the oldest Camino de Santiago routes. It developed around the same time as the Camino Primitivo coming from Asturias and was the preferred route not just for pilgrims from Northern Spain but also from further afield, as many pilgrims …
Did you know approximately 10% of all pilgrims reaching Santiago de Compostela are ‘bicigrinos’, bike-pilgrims? Nearly 25,000 bicigrinos choose to cycle the Camino routes to receive their Compostela certificate each year. If you are cycling the Camino de Santiago, remember you must at least cover the last 200 kilometres into Santiago de Compostela, if you’d like …
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Whenever we get a chance to walk the Camino del Norte, we can’t wait to visit Bilbao. This picturesque, modern city has become a hub of Spanish insurance companies, banking, and industry. But, don’t let this put you off visiting as part of your Camino del Norte holiday! Bilbao is not all suits and briefcases! The …
Webinar: The Coastal Camino Routes to Santiago We love communicating with you all during our webinars and live videos. In this month’s webinar, recorded on November 24th, Roland takes you through everything you need to know about the Coastal Camino Routes to Santiago and beyond! What’s covered in this month’s webinar? The Portuguese Camino (More …
Hidden alcoves, sheltered by towering sea cliffs, picturesque lighthouses perched on lands edge, and an infinity of rolling green hills are some of the best Camino del Norte experiences. The landscape on the Camino del Norte is a tonic for the senses. There is a wealth of hidden treasures to be discovered on this stunning coastal …
Where do I start to get the Camino Pilgrim Certificate? In order to receive a Compostela pilgrim certificate or the Certificate of Distance issued by the Pilgrims Office in Santiago, pilgrims must walk at least the last 100kms of any Camino route or cycle at least the last 200kms. You can start your Camino at …
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On his second Camino adventure, Chef Paul Flynn tackles the Camino del Norte from Bilbao with his brother Deckie. I’m with my brother this time. There’s me plump and wobbly, he’s a marathon running vegetarian 5 years older than me but sickeningly fitter. I delusionally console myself that my mane of silver hair compensates for …
What are the most popular Camino de Santiago routes? Over 240,000 pilgrims trekked at least 100km of the Camino de Santiago last year alone with thousands more walking the different Camino routes and sections across France, Portugal and Spain each year. There are many ways to Santiago but which Camino de Santiago routes are favoured …
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I’ll Push You Accessible Camino Interview 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 to a wheelchair. After telling his best friend of …
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 to discover, all of them with their unique history, heritage and scenery. These are four …
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 quarter is like an open air museum where local history can be admired in each …