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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Camino Frances last 100km Audio guide Our Camino Frances last 100km Audio guide is now available for free download. It’s the perfect companion to your Camino Frances journey. The last 111kms of the Camino Frances is one of the most popular Camino routes for people planning their first Camino trip. We have designed an informative …
Portomarin and its two villages Did you know that the whole village of Portomarin, on the last section of the Camino Francés, French Way Camino de Santiago, was moved to its current location in the 1960s, when the Miño River was dammed to build the Belesar reservoir (Encoro de Belesar). This meant the old Portomarín …
St Jean Pied de Port is one of the most significant towns on the Camino de Santiago. Not only is it the finishing point for the Le Chemin du Puy Camino, Vezelay Camino, and the Paris-Tours Camino, it also marks the start of the famous Camino Frances. History of St Jean Pied de Port The town itself …
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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 …
The weather on the Camino de Santiago will depend on the season and the region you choose to travel to. Some parts of Spain can reach very high temperatures during Summer, but from Autumn to Spring you will find colder days. There is a season to suit everyone! During late Autumn and Winter, some hotels …
Top Tips For Walking The Camino As An Inexperienced Walker Walking the Camino can sometimes be challenging depending on the trail, the kilometres traveled and fitness, of course. For the inexperienced walker, if you are not well prepared you might not enjoy your Camino as much as you should. When I walked the French Way …
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Best snacks for walking The Camino de Santiago The Camino is an enjoyable, but challenging experience whether you are walking or cycling. You’ll need to make sure you have the right snacks for walking with you for when you feel a bit peckish on the trail. Good food gives you the energy to push yourself forward and …
The Camino is a special journey that’s undertaken by thousands of pilgrims each year. This ancient trail attracts pilgrims from various nationalities and backgrounds to walk the Camino. There are lots of Camino de Santiago routes to choose from and you can tailor your itinerary to fit your needs. Am I too old to walk the …
So you’ve seen the films, you may have read the books and your friends are telling you all about the magic of the trail and The Camino de Santiago. You know you want to go but first, you stop to ask yourself one question; Am I fit enough to walk the Camino? The truth is that …
Useful Galician for your Camino trip While on the Camino de Santiago you will encounter and befriend fellow pilgrims of many nationalities and many languages, particularly as you get closer to Santiago de Compostela. You might have learnt a bit of Spanish before but did you know Galicia has its own language? It is called ‘galego’, Galician. …
Sarah and Jonathan share their Camino adventure For quite a while now, I’ve been getting really itchy feet to head out and have another Camino adventure. Having moved to Portugal recently, it makes sense to try the Camino Portuguese while we are here, but which route? – Coastal or central or maybe a combination of …
Where is the start of the Camino de Santiago? is a very common question we get here at CaminoWays.com. Many people talk about ‘the Camino‘ but there are many ways and many Caminos, all leading to one place: Santiago de Compostela and the tomb of Saint James in the city’s cathedral. The Camino de Santiago …
The health benefits of walking have been well documented. But there a few hidden gems that you may not have heard about. Walking the Camino is an unforgettable journey and you’ll return healthier happier and refreshed. Here’s why: It makes you smarter Recent studies have shown that walking improves your cognitive performance. If you are …
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 it’s a cleansing experience for body and mind. We …
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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 on the Portuguese Coastal Way. He …
This week Felicia presented our first webinar on the year. She focused on the history of the Camino, the most popular walking routes and travel tips along the way. The talk took place on January 19th and was streamed to attendees from 10 countries worldwide. The ancient routes of the Camino de Santiago are an …
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Make 2017 your year to complete the mighty Camino de Santiago. With so many different Camino routes to choose from, picking one is the hardest part! Sip Sangria in Sevilla, marvel at Medieval architecture in Léon or rove your way through the rolling hills of Northern Spain. Whatever route you decide to take, walking the …
Camino del Norte on a Path to Paradise by Jim Gallagher Camino del Norte on a Path to Paradise. The pretty little town of Zumaia, its harbour packed full of boats, glistened in the sun far below. A golden strand, bordered by a long quay wall, stretched out before us as we gazed down from …
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Katriona’s Camino Diary Katriona McFadden, a reporter from Mooney on RTE Radio 1 in Ireland, was walking the Camino de Santiago with her fiancé JP. Katriona is walking the last 110km of the French Way, starting ‘full of vim and vigour’ in the town of Sarria and finishing in Santiago de Compostela. The Mooney Show is …