Semana Santa Easter in Spain
Semana Santa (which translates to Holy Week) is a Spanish festival that takes place in the days immediately preceding Easter. The final day of Semana … Read more
Semana Santa (which translates to Holy Week) is a Spanish festival that takes place in the days immediately preceding Easter. The final day of Semana … Read more
A quick trip is not something you can expect from Camino de Santiago. With routes going up to several hundred kilometers, a pilgrimage typically lasts … Read more
The best times to walk the Camino de Santiago are April, May, June, September, and October. The weather is warm and mild during these months, … Read more
Walking the Camino Frances route was one of the best experiences of my life. It was so good that I went back and walked it … Read more
Planning ahead means getting into shape, collecting the bare necessities packing list, and planning when, how, and for how long you will manage your Camino … Read more
The Pilgrimage to Santiago along the Camino de Santiago is a one of a kind experience. While many would love to walk the entire way, … Read more
Santiago de Compostela is the capital of Galicia, Spain’s northwesternmost region, within the province of La Coruña. It is one of the most important pilgrim … Read more
In 2015, two pilgrims to undertake the Camino Frances walk were Douglas and Christine Ball, from Gateshead in the northeast of England. Here is their … Read more
How fit do I have to be to walk the Camino de Santiago, or what kind of training plan do I have to do? Â This … Read more
I lost about 8kgs, around 18 lbs, over a four-week period. So yes, I did lose a lot of weight on the Camino. However, losing … Read more
I am not a great example of getting fit before walking the Camino de Santiago. I walked only once for 3 hours with a rucksack … Read more
One thing that can make all the difference during a challenging hike is having either a steady stream of trekking snacks or a succulent lunch … Read more
The Botafumeiro is one of the most captivating traditions within the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. This large censer, renowned for its impressive size, is … Read more
Beautiful and unique gift ideas for Camino de Santiago pilgrims-to-be and memorabilia for pilgrims already finished with the Camino. Buying presents can be challenging, especially … Read more
Since completing the Camino de Santiago I have read 2 books by individuals who have described their inner and outer experiences, their trials, their triumphs, … Read more
O Cebreiro is a quintessential stop on the Camino Francés, the most travelled Camino de Santiago route leading to Santiago de Compostela. Perched atop the … Read more
Here are the best movies about the Camino de Santiago. These Camino de Santiago movies influence and inspire walkers to hike across Spain. But the … Read more
I reflected in a previous story, that the Camino is a place where the magic happens, something I have not experienced anywhere else, there is … Read more
The Camino de Santiago, often referred to as “The Way of St. James,” is a network of pilgrimage routes leading to the Cathedral of Santiago … Read more
I have stayed at over 100 albergues on four Camino de Santiago routes in Spain and France. There are great albergues and places that I … Read more
Hello, Camino friends I was recently reading the Camino Forums and felt inspired to write a little about my pilgrimage down the Camino Francis and … Read more
I was asked what my top ten things would be about the Camino de Santiago – so here it is. 1. The People, Other pilgrims … Read more
Anyone who has already walked the Camino Frances route knows about the importance of the Cruz de Ferro (the Iron Cross on the Camino de … Read more
It is best if your Camino de Santiago packing list only includes the essentials. This will make your journey easier by keeping the weight in … Read more
Rabanal del Camino is a small village located in the province of Leon in northern Spain. It is situated on the 500 mile Camino Frances, … Read more
Day 1 on the Camino Frances from St Jean to Roncesvalles is around 24km and will take 7 to 9 hours if you walk it … Read more
Deciding to embark on the Camino de Santiago is only the beginning of your journey. You still have to plan which way you’ll go, and … Read more
After a couple of Caminos and seeing dozens of pilgrims having a hard time with the Camino Blues, I think it is worth writing an … Read more
There are many reasons why people walk the Camino de Santiago, but you have to be fairly motivated to walk the Camino from St Jean … Read more
The longest of the Camino pilgrimages, the Via de la Plata, starts in the south of Spain at Seville. It is also known as Ruta de … Read more
Walking the Camino de Santiago in winter offers several benefits, including fewer crowds and a more peaceful experience. However, it also presents unique challenges, such … Read more
Meeting people from around the world, facing the unexpected, experiencing physical and mental cleansing, laughter, meditation, natural beauty, and immersing in unavoidable periods of self-reflection … Read more
The English Way, El Camino Inglés, also known as Camino de Los Ingleses, is only 118km and can be easily completed in 5 or 6 … Read more
The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the spiritual destination for most of the Camino routes. However, the Camino Finisterre and Camino MuxÃa extensions of … Read more
If you decide to embark on the Camino Frances pilgrimage in its whole length and beauty, the magical Roncesvalles would be your first stop or … Read more
If all goes well, and God wills it, at the end of March, I will begin to walk the Camino de Santiago. It’s about time. … Read more
Finisterre, or Fisterra in Galician, is a captivating town located in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. Nestled on … Read more
I first walked the Camino de Santiago in 2004 on the Camino Frances route. I found it quite difficult back then to find information before … Read more
A pilgrimage is a journey that holds great significance to a person, often leading them to sacred places or sites associated with religious or spiritual … Read more
For most people, the Camino de Santiago means a month of walking across northern Spain, covering about 800 km (500 miles). So it is unsurprising … Read more