Lugo is a highlight along the historic Camino Primitivo, the oldest Camino de Santiago route and a must-see spot in Galicia. If you’re walking the Camino Francés from Sarria and making your way via public transport, you’ll likely pass through Lugo and might have a chance to explore its unique character. Here’s how to make […]
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Were you aware that around 10% of all pilgrims arriving in Santiago de Compostela are ‘Bicigrinos’, those who embark on their journey by bicycle? Almost 25,000 Bicigrinos opt to cycle the Camino routes annually to obtain their Compostela certificate. Consider embarking on a cycling adventure along the Camino Routes. If you are cycling the last
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5 reasons you should walk the Camino de Santiago by Padraic Gilligan – When I saw “The Way”, Martin Sheen’s recent movie, directed by his son Emilio Estevez, I knew I wanted to walk at least part of the Camino de Santiago. For over 1000 years, pilgrims have walked “the way”, their destination or journey’s
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The Camino de Santiago is a bucket-list experience for many people, and the journey to Santiago along the Way of St. James has been popular for centuries. If you’re hoping to experience the Camino, here are 20 interesting Camino de Santiago facts you should know before you set off: 20 Camino de Santiago Facts to
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An Arduous But Immensely Positive Camino Journey Meadhbh Monahan, journalist with the Impartial Reporter, walked the Camino de Santiago from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela with CaminoWays.com, a difficult yet extremely positive Camino journey. Why are you doing this arduous, tortuous journey?” That is one of the most memorable questions I got asked while walking
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People of the Camino Earlier this year, I travelled the French Way with Jerry to collect footage for our series of Camino de Santiago videos. This is People of the Camino. Along the way, we met lovely pilgrims, always happy to share their stories with us. Watch our Pilgrims on the Camino video: We also
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How long is the Camino de Santiago? How long is the Camino de Santiago? is quite a common question. The answer is simple and complex at the same time. The most straightforward answer is the Camino de Santiago is as long or as short as you want it to be. There are many routes and
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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%
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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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Audio guide of the Camino Frances from Sarria to Santiago Our Audio guide of the Camino Frances is now available for free download. It’s the perfect companion to your Camino journey. The last 100kms of the Camino Frances is one of the most popular Camino routes for people planning their first Camino trip. We have designed
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Video: Classic Camino – The French Way As one of the most popular Camino de Santiago trails, the French Way provides a beautiful classic Camino experience. Walking the full way you will start in the town of St Jean Pied de Port. Travelling through rural Galicia you pass through peaceful villages and many points of
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9 Magical Camino Towns From Pontedeume on the French Way with its Templar castle via the fairytale city of Salamanca all the way to picturesque Porto and beyond. Here are nine of the most magical towns on the Camino de Santiago routes, hand picked by the CaminoWays.com team. 1. Ponferrada – French Way With it’s
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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
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2015 Camino Statistics The latest Camino statistics from the Pilgrims Office in Santiago are out, giving us a very interesting insight into the Camino in 2015; they reveal the most popular routes, top countries on the Camino and the pilgrims’ favourite starting points. Please note the statistics reflect the number of Compostela certificates, hence taking
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Lucia’s Camino journey Lucia Ebbs, Fundraising Manager with CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), walked the Camino from Sarria to Santiago with other CRY members to raise funds for the charity and remember their loved ones. She shares that special Camino journey as she prepares for the second CRY Camino, taking place in from 3rd to
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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
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The Camino de Santiago is one of the world’s most famous pilgrim paths with thousands of people walking its many routes every year. Although walking the Camino is something that everyone can achieve, it is important to take the time to prepare and train for your walk. The level of training you need will depend on
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