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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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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The Fishermen’s Trail: Walk Portugal’s Wilderness I’m sitting on a sun-warmed boulder, applying an undercoat of factor 50 to face, neck and limbs, when the first dollops of a downpour sent me rummaging for my waterproofs. The Fishermen’s Trail: Walk Portugal. It’s late October in southern Portugal, so a drop of rain is to be expected
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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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Nothing says summer like a picnic in the garden with some wine and tapas. To help inspire you to cook up a storm, try our delicious Spanish tapas recipe to really spruce up your summer. We’ve taken inspiration from Yosmar Martinez’s book of recipes, Tastes of the Camino: 30 authentic recipes along the French Way.
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6 Movies About Walking the Camino de Santiago Movies featuring the Camino de Santiago are both inspiring and full of adventure. The 6 Camino movies below are exactly that and they offer a sense of nostalgia for those who have already walked the way. If you have yet to walk the Camino, these movies are
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Why We Love Ferrol Why we love Ferrol on the Camino Ingles! We talk to Ferrol’s native, Andrea, about what makes her home one of the most special Camino de Santiago towns. Andrea was born in Ferrol on the Camino Ingles but moved to the south of Spain a few years later. Her time in
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2023 Travel Trends For Your Camino A new year is full of possibilities, and we are so excited about all the adventures that will await us this year. To help you plan your perfect adventure, let’s look at some of the best 2023 travel trends and how they will work for your perfect journey along
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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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Santos Inocentes: The Story Behind Spain’s Day of Mischief We all love a bit of mischief, whether it’s pranks or playfully mocking your friends and family. As long as it’s in good fun and on a specific day, fooling someone with your wily charms is a great use of your time. While most of us
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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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6 Christmas Traditions On The Camino de Santiago Christmas is one of the most beloved times of the year, whether you’re a fan of the cold weather, the Christmas movies or Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But not every country or place celebrates Christmas the same way. So let’s look at 6 Christmas traditions you
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6 Unmissable Christmas Activities in Santiago de Compostela Whether you’re heading to Santiago for a little pre-Christmas holiday or if you happen to be finishing up your Camino de Santiago (quite a chilly walk we’d imagine) during the festive season, there are some unmissable Christmas activities to keep you entertained in this Spanish city. If
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Walking or cycling the Camino de Santiago is a truly wonderful experience and one of our favourite ways to get excited before a big trip is to read some inspiring Camino walking quotes. These quotes help to put us in the mood for adventure and are the perfect pre-trip activity. With this in mind, we’re
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Inspiring landscapes on the Via Francigena by Jennifer Jennifer is an enthusiastic walker and painter who has previously spent time on the Camino de Santiago trails and now gives us some insights about her trip on the Via Francigena trail, also known as the Camino to Rome. We hope you enjoy this extract from her
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend winter on the Camino? While most pilgrims prefer to walk the Camino de Santiago in the warmer months from spring to autumn, the number of pilgrims hoping for a winter walk is increasing yearly. With this in mind, we’ve gathered valuable tips for those
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Whet Your Appetite With The Best Camino Food & Wine Routes Summer may be coming to an end but that just means that a glass of wine in the autumn sun is just around the corner. While there are many reasons to walk the Camino de Santiago, journeying in search of delicious food and wine
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5 Positive Thoughts To Help Make 2022 Your Year It’s the time of year for new beginnings. Now we’re not here to condemn you for the excess that was the Christmas season, it was fantastic and we regret none of it! All the same, I still believe that a new calendar year is always a nice time
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