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Helpful Articles about the Camino de Santiago
Check out the articles below about walking the Camino de Santiago written by someone that has walked the Camino five times and knows how to reverse the various routes and stages of the Camino to Santiago de Compostela.
Best Albergues in Larrasoaña
Larrasoaña is a small village located directly on the Camino Frances in the region of Navarre and a great place to stop after a 25km walk
Camino Frances day 19 Hospital de Orbigo to Santa Catalina
Todays stage is walking on the Camino Frances Day 19 Hospital de Orbigo to Santa Catalina and boy its hot. One of the hottest days we’ve
Camino del Norte Day 4 Deba to Markina
After an early night and no sleep in our Albergue today sees us walking on the Camino del Norte day 4 Deba to Markina. Walking from
Best Albergues in Burguete
There are a few Albergues in Burguete and are really pilgrim friendly. Its only a couple of km further than Roncesvalles and is a good alternative
Best Albergues in Espinal
The Albergues in Espinal are really nice and pilgrim friendly and because it is a mid stage on the Camino Frances pilgrim itinerary they offer a
Camino del Norte Day 3 Zarautz to Deba
We had a great stay in the seaside town of Zarautz especially sampling the wine and Pintxos. Todays walk on the Camino del Norte is from
Camino del Norte Day 2 Igueldo to Zarautz
After a long hard day on Day 1 of the El Camino Del Norte and an early night I have a feeling my research wasn’t the
Happy New Year 2023
Happy New year 2023 to all Pilgrims. May you Camino planning be good and you have a fantastic journey on the Camino de Santiago. Buen Camino
Walking from Cee to Finisterre Spain
Walking from Cee to Finisterre Spain After some fantastic Spanish Camino tapas last night and a good giggle thrown in we crashed at 9pm totally wiped
Camino Finisterre Santa Marina to Cee
Camino Finisterre Santa Marina to Cee We’re walking the Camino Finisterre and its Day 3 walking from Santa Marina to Cee. Last nights sleep was a
Camino del Norte Day 1 – Irun to Igueldo
Have you ever wanted to walk the the Camino del Norte ? It’s a fantastic Spanish Camino walking along the coast of Northern Spain. Follow along
10 Paths to Santiago
Read about the crossroads in life that inspired Danish Pilgrim Marianne Sommer to write a book about the journeys of 10 pilgrims walking 10 paths to
Camino Finisterre Ventosa to Santa Marina
After a short day walking The Camino Ingles to Santiago and a short walk to Ventosa we have about 90km left to walk on the Camino
Camino Finisterre Day 1
We’re walking on the Camino Finisterre Day 1 and hoping to get to the end of the World in 4 days. The Camino Finisterre is approximately
Leon to Hospital de Orbigo on the Camino Frances
Leon was a fabulous city to visit on the Camino Frances and one of my favourite places to visit along with Burgos. I will definitely be
Walking the Camino to Leon in Spain
It is Day 17 on the Camino Frances and today we are walking the Camino to Leon in Spain, one of the largest cities on the Camino Frances
Walking from El Burgo Ranero to Mansilla de las Mulas
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to walk over 30km per day for 4 days in a row ? I do, after just doing
The Pilgrim Pouch
Are you ready to walk the Camino de Santiago ? and wondering where you are going to keep your valuables, money and Camino Passport whilst walking
A short story from the Camino
One of our contributors, Mike Bowler has written a short story from the Camino about love, loss and joy whilst walking from Sarria to Santiago de
The camino truly begins when you go home
A lot of people walk the Camino Frances to resolve or forget something without really knowing what it is they have an issue with. Henrik Agne
Village to Village Camino Guidebook
Do you want to know if you need a village to village Camino guidebook for the journey on the Camino Frances to Santiago de Compostela ?
John Brierley Camino de Santiago Guide
Planning on walking the Camino Frances route of the Camino de Santiago ? Do you want to know if you need a guidebook for the journey
Terradillos De Los Templarios to El Burgo Ranero
Day 15 on the Camino Frances and our aim today is walking from Terradillos de los Templarios to El Burgo Ranero. It’s another 5am start and
The Best Camino Guidebook English Way ‘Camino Ingles’
Which is the best Camino Ingles guidebook to help Pilgrims walking their own pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela ? What should you look for when choosing the
Camino Frances Day 14 – Villalcazar de Sirga to Terradillos de los Templarios
Today we pass halfway on our pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. It’s Day 14 and we are walking from Villalcazar de Sirga to Terradillos de los
Camino Frances Day 13 – Itero de la Vega to Villalcazar de Sirga
Another 5.30am start after Pilgrim Bob turned the bright lights on at 5am. Unfortunately I am one of the Pilgrims on the Camino that struggles to get up
Camino Frances Day 12 – Hornillos del Camino to Itero de la Vega
Another early start on Day 12 of the Camino Frances and our journey today takes us from Hornillos del Camino to Itero de la Vega via
The Best Camino Frances Guide book
Which is the best Camino Frances guide book to help Pilgrims walking their own pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela ? What should you look for when
Camino Frances Day 9 Viloria del Rioja to Villafranca Montes de Oca
We’re walking from Viloria del Rioja to Villafranca Montes de Oca on Day 9 of our pilgrimage on the Camino Frances. After 8 days on the
Camino Frances Day 8 – Azofra to Viloria del Rioja
Today’s stage is Day 8 and we’re walking from the quiet town of Azofra to Viloria del Rioja, another quiet town on the Camino Frances. If
8 Days riding the Camino Portuguese on Horseback
Lorraine had always dreamt of riding the Camino Portuguese on horseback and her husband surprised her by learning how to ride and coming with her. Its
20 Camino de Santiago Gift Ideas Christmas ‘2022’
I remember when I was planning to walk my first Camino on the Camino Frances (the French route) and my wife asked me if I had any
Camino Frances Day 10 – Villafranca Montes de Oca to Burgos
We had a fabulous experience in Villafranca and had laid up ahead of the sharp climb in the morning and plans for our longest day so
Camino Frances Day 7 – Navarrete to Azofra
We had a good night in Navarrete and the Albergue de Peregrinos Navarrete was nice and simple. The owner Micheal even put on a Paella for
Albergues Puente la Reina
Finding Albergues in Puente la Reina during the busy season can be a struggle especially as it is one of the main stops on the Brierley
Best Albergues in Orisson
I have walked the Camino Frances stage 1 a lot and one of the things I am always asked about is which is the best Albergue
Best Albergues in Roncesvalles Spain
I have walked this section of the Camino Frances a few times and one of the things the majority of new pilgrims always ask is about
Day 11 – Burgos to Hornillos del Camino
After yesterday’s mega walk into Burgos we gorged on pizza last night and promptly went straight back to the hotel to sleep. By the time I
Camino Frances Day 3 – Zabaldiki to Puente la Reina
Day 2 Overview Distance – 35.5km From – Zabadiki To – Puente de la Reina Terrain – Relatively easy with a good climb after Pamplona. Min/Max
Camino Ingles Day 4 – Sigueiro to Santiago
Today is the day we finish our Camino Ingles and arrive at the magnificent cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. Its Day 4, the rain is throwing it down
Camino Frances Day 6 – Torres del Rio to Navarrete
Day 6 on the Camino Frances sees us walking from Torres del Rio to Navarrete and hopefully a chance to see the magnificent church in this
Camino Frances Day 1 – Huntto to Roncesvalles
Day 1 – Overview Distance – 20km From – Huntto To – Roncesvalles Terrain – It is a tough steep climb up and over the Pyrenees.
Camino Frances Day 4 – Puente la Reina to Azqueta
Camino Frances Day 4 Overview Distance – 29.5km From – Puente la Reina To – Azqueta Min/Max Elevation – 338m/597m Elevation Gain – 740m Steps –
Camino Frances Day 5 – Azqueta to Torres del Rio
Camino Frances Day 5 Overview Distance – 22km From – Azqueta To – Torres del Rio Min/Max Elevation – 443m/675m Elevation gain – 334m Steps –
the Camino de Santiago Path
What is the Camino de Santiago path I am asked this all the time, and as a Pilgrim that walks the route every year I know
Camino Ingles Day 3 – Hospital de Bruma to Sigueiro
We’re on Day 3 of the Camino Ingles and today we’re walking from Hospital de Bruma to Sigueiro. After an early night last night we had
Camino Ingles Day 1 – Ferrol to Mino
The Camino Ingles is a fantastic walk from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela and the first stage is the Camino Ingles Day 1 – Ferrol to
Camino Ingles Day 2 – Miño to Hospital de Bruma
After a glorious day walking the ‘English Way’ todays stage sees us walking the Camino Ingles Day 2 – Miño to Hospital de Bruma and boy
Camino Frances Day 2 – Roncesvalles to Zabaldiki
Camino Frances – Day 2 Overview Distance – 37.5km From – Roncesvalles To – Zabaldiki Terrain – Up and down valleys walking downhill most of the
The best 9 days walking the Camino Frances
Where does the Camino Frances start ? Are you thinking about walking the Camino Frances route ? If I had a week which is the best
Free Camino packing List
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