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 …
This Camino Frances Map is a handy visual representation of the most famous route on the Camino de Santiago. The Camino Frances or French Way is well known for many films, books, and documentaries. The French Way or Camino Francés is the most famous and popular of the Camino de Santiago routes, attracting nearly 70% …
Ponferrada Iron bridge, the origin of the name The history of the city of Ponferrada, on the Camino Frances, is linked to the Camino de Santiago from its very origins, as the town developed as a settlement on the road to Santiago in the Middle Ages. Bishop Osmundo from Astorga ordered to build Ponferrada Iron …
It is important to learn to listen to your body when you are out on the Camino trails. Some days you will be walking between 15 – 25 kms per day so you will need to rest your body at times. You may find it difficult to choose rest days on the Camino but we …
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Your Camino: Wake up early! Simon Green walked de Camino de Santiago from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela and written a book about his experience, now available on Kindle. He shares his thoughts on getting up early on the Camino. by Simon Green One of the nicest parts for me of walking El Camino de …
The Camino de Santiago by bike Take the pilgrim trail to Santiago de Compostela on your bike with CaminoWays.com, the walking and cycling holiday specialist. The Camino de Santiago is not just a walking route; last year, over 12% of those who received their Compostela Camino certificate completed the journey by bike. These cyclists are …
Hotel on the Camino: Hostal Virgen de la Encina Hostal Virgen de la Encina is a charming, warm and welcoming ‘hostal’ right in the centre of Ponferrada and right on the path of pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela along the French Way route of the Camino de Santiago. The hotel’s building was originally built …