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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.
40 Tips for walking the Camino de Santiago Trail
The Camino de Santiago trail is one of the most popular walking pilgrimages in the world and every year, thousands of people visit the historical city of Santiago de
Walking from Cacabelos to Las herrerias
It’s Day 23 on the Camino Frances. This section of the Camino route between Cacabelos to Las Herrerias is a beautiful stretch of the trail, taking
The Osprey Talon 33: The Best Backpack for the Camino de Santiago
Are you planning on walking the Camino de Santiago? If so you will need a reliable and comfortable backpack to carry all your gear. I have
Camino Frances Day 21 – El Acebo to Cacabelos
Walking the French route of the Camino de Santiago is a truly unforgettable experience. Day 21 of your journey takes us from the picturesque village of
El Camino de Santiago Pilgrims Podcast
After walking the Camino Frances, Camino Ingles and Camino del Norte I was lucky enough to be featured on the El Camino de Santiago Pilgrims Podcast recently. If
Best Albergues in Azofra for Pilgrims
I love walking this section of the Camino Frances and stopping and staying at one of the Albergues in Azofra is one of my favourite things
Daily life of a Pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago
I am asked a lot about what the daily life of a Pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago is like ? This is a question all
The Camino de Santiago for Seniors
What is it like walking the Camino de Santiago for Seniors ? The average age of Pilgrims walking El Camino de Santiago is between 30 and
Playa de la Arena to Castro Urdiales on El Camino del Norte
Camino del Norte Day 9 and we are walking from Playa de la Arena to Castro Urdiales. It’s supposed to be a fabulous seaside town resort
Arrival Day in St Jean Pied de Port
The day has arrived and after 2 years of planning I’m ready to start walking the famous Spanish Camino and pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela called
Best Albergues in Torres Del Rio for Pilgrims
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
Camino Del Norte Day 8 Bilbao to Playa de La Arena
Are you planning the next stage of the Camino del Norte from Bilbao ? Walking from Bilbao to Playa de la Arena is relatively easy but
Walking from Lezama to Bilbao El Camino del Norte
We have an easy day today walking from Lezama to Bilbao el Camino del Norte as we want to have a good day exploring the city
Camino del Norte Day 6 Gernika to Lezama
The Camino del Norte, also known as the Northern Way, is an amazing pilgrimage route that runs along the northern coast of Spain. The route is
Camino del Norte Day 5 Markina To Gernika
The Camino del Norte Day 5 Markina to Gernika is a tough stage of the Camino del Norte and one to be aware off before setting
Best Albergues in Zubiri for Pilgrims
Throughout the middle Ages Zubiri was an important stop on the Camino pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela and still is today. Albergues in Zubiri have
Camino Frances Day 20: walking from Santa Catalina to El Acebo
We’re walking the Camino Frances Day 20 and due to reach the Cruz de Ferro today, a significant landmark on the French route. Todays route sees us walking
What is the Cruz de Ferro : the Camino iron Cross
The Cruz de Ferro or Iron Cross is an iconic symbol of the Camino de Santiago. It is a reminder of the hardships and challenges that
Albergues on El Camino de Santiago: What you need to know
Are you planning on embarking on the spiritual pilgrimage of El Camino de Santiago? One of the most important parts of your pilgrimage will be where
Best Albergues in Larrasoaña for Pilgrims
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 for Pilgrims
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 ?
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 Guidebook to the Camino Ingles
Which is the best guidebook to the Camino Ingles to help Pilgrims walking their own pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela ? What should you look for
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 for Pilgrims
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 are the best Albergues
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
We’re walking the Camino Frances Day 1 and walking as pilgrims on the Camino Frances heading from Huntto to the monastery and albergue in Roncesvalles Spain
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