Surprising Benefits of a Walking Holiday The health benefits of walking have been well documented. But there are a few hidden gems you may not have heard about. Walking the Camino is an unforgettable journey; you’ll return healthier, happier, and refreshed. Here’s why: It makes you smarter Recent studies have shown that walking improves your […]
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September Webinar : Autumn on the Camino In our September webinar, we take a look at what you can expect if you walk the Camino de Santiago in autumn. From festivals and food to key items to pack in your bag, this month’s webinar is packed full of useful tips. Join Jeremy and Sarah from
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Catherine’s Camino: St Jean Pied de Port to Pamplona Catherine’s Camino I’ll be honest. I didn’t know what to expect. I had seen photos and read books, but leaning on the wisdom of poet, Seamus Heaney who once said, “I’m a firm believer in learning by heart”, I settled with leaving the unknown, unknown. In
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Camino Recipe: Seafood Paella To celebrate Summer, our friends from Spanish catering company FoodFiesta.ie share this recipe for a classic Seafood Paella. Make it at home to remind you of the flavours of the Camino de Santiago and enjoy the weather! Seafood Paella Ingredients What you need: (serves 8 people) from FoodFiesta: • 8 tablespoons Spanish
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Roland’s Top Camino Routes Camino Ways Director and Founder Roland has walked and cycled all of our Camino de Santiago routes, many of them on several occasions. Roland’s Top Camino For this blog post, Roland looks back at his favourite Camino routes and what makes each of them special. These are Roland’s top Camino routes:
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The Camino de Santiago is dotted with interesting historical sites. These sites are a wonderful chance to recharge your batteries and immerse yourself in the history of the trail. One of our favourite examples is the imposing Templars Castle of Ponferrada (Castillo de Los Templarios), which is the last big town on The Camino Frances
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Perfect Italian dinner on the Via Francigena If you’re planning a walking holiday in Tuscany on the Via Francigena or Cammino di Francesco, don’t miss the chance to discover authentic Italian food, one of the richest Mediterranean food cultures. Let us whet your appetite with this blog post before you leave for the Italian peninsula. Perfect
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The Pilgrims were people who traveled from England to the Netherlands and then to New England by the beginning of the 17th century. They are nowadays easily related to Thanksgiving Day because, after the first harvest season in New England, they gave thanks to God and to the natives who helped them survive, celebrating for
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4 Unmissable Camino del Norte Experiences 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
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Caroline’s Camino: The beauty in every step Caroline from Caminoways.com walked the last 111km of the Camino Francés in a very rainy March this year. Despite this, she found beauty in every step. She tells us her heartwarming story of friendship, fatigue and a lot of wine! It is a truth universally acknowledged that if
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A Greener Future: on our way to the Camino Portugues By Rochelle Archibald, A Greener Future. We want to raise global awareness. On May 18th 2015, we flew from Toronto, Canada, to Lisbon, Portugal, to embark on a month-long litter expedition. We are highly excited and motivated to watch this adventure unfold. We are hopeful
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6 things that make the Camino special Thousands of people decide to take on the Camino de Santiago every year. These people have various reasons for their decision; some are pilgrims, some are looking for a spiritual experience, and some are simply looking for an adventure. See the 6 things that make the Camino special
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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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Cycling or walking the Camino? That is a question we get asked quite a lot! To give you an idea, in 2019 approximately 6% of all ‘Compostela’ certificates are issued to bike-pilgrims or ‘bicigrinos’; while most other pilgrims choose to make their way to Santiago the traditional way: on foot. A small percentage will choose
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Responsible Travel with Camino Ways If you want to experience authentic local food and interact with people of diverse cultural backgrounds on your next holiday, then look no further. Responsible Travel with Camino Ways. Camino Ways, the walking and cycling tour specialists, offer a fun, relaxing and invigorating walking or cycling experience without harming culture, heritage
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Also known as Antroido, Entroido or Carnaval; Carnival is one of the best loved festivals in Galicia and across Spain, by people of all ages; and a great time to experience a very different and colourful side of the Camino de Santiago. *Peliqueiros de Laza. Image courtesy of Turismo de Galicia For generations, Carnival has
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The CaminoWays team is thrilled to be among the Best in Travel companies at the Digital Media Awards 2018. We work hard to provide the best Camino experience and give our clients the best possible information about the various routes. All the tools on our site will give the walkers practical details for their next
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7 Things to Expect on the Rota Vicentina The Rota Vicentina Fishermen’s Trail is a magnificent coastal trail in Portugal, taking walkers along the shores of some of the most beautiful and best-preserved coastlines of Southern Europe. Bordered on the west by the Atlantic Ocean, the route spans the tranquil Portuguese region of Alentejo and
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Why we love … The Camino This week we asked our Camino experts what it is that makes the Camino de Santiago so special. Their responses were varied, heartfelt and unique. Here’s what they had to say: JuanMa – Portuguese Coastal Way Outdoor enthusiast, musician and office jester JuanMa hails from the town of Vigo
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Camino del Norte Diary As a person that loves traveling, going on new adventures, and leisure cycling I was very excited to go on a walking and cycling trip on the Camino del Norte, I knew it was my kind of holiday. But, what I did not know is that it was going to exceed
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