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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.
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
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
The Best Camino Guidebook for the English Way
Which is the best Camino Ingles guide book 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
20 Camino de Santiago Christmas Gift Ideas ‘2022’
I remember when I was planning to walk the Camino de Santiago on the Camino Frances (the French route) and my wife asked me if I
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
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
Camino Ingles Day 3 – Hospital de Bruma to Sigueiro
Day 3 – Overview Distance – 25km From – Hospital de Bruma To – Sigueiro Min/Max Elevation – 224m/414m Elevation Gain – 317m We’re on
Camino Ingles Day 1 – Ferrol to Mino
Day 1 – Overview Distance – 37.5 km From – Ferrol To – Mino Min/Max Elevation -0m/182m Elevation Gain – 929m The Camino Ingles Day
Camino Ingles Day 2 – Miño to Hospital de Bruma
Day 2 Overview Distance – 36km From – Mino To – Hospital de Bruma Min/Max Elevation – 1mm/461m Elevation Gain – 1256m The Camino Ingles Day
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 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
My Top 5 books about the Camino de Santiago
Are you looking to be inspired by fascinating books about the Camino de Santiago or are you looking to carry out some research about walking
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 1 – Huntto to Roncesvalles
Day 1 – Overview Distance – 20km From – Huntto To – Roncesvalles Terrain – It is a tough steep climb up and over the
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Camino Ingles Day 4 – Sigueiro to Santiago
day 4 – Overview Distance – From – Sigueiro To – Santiago de Compostela Min/Max Elevation – 224m/345m Elevation Gain – 353m Today is the
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
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.
Free Camino packing List
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