Camino de Santiago Blog

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

Estella has a population of about 14,000, and many good restaurants and cafes are within 10 minutes walk of the Albergue. The town’s main square … Read more

If I wasn’t a hiker, I would never have started this blog, I wouldn’t have walked the Camino, hiked all over the Rockies, and into … Read more

I think I am a terrible example of getting fit before walking the Camino de Santiago.  I walked only once for about 3 hours, with … 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?  This … Read more

If you decided to embark on the Camino Frances in its whole length and beauty, the magical Roncesvalles would be your first stop or your … Read more

The Camino Le Puy route (730 km) is one of France’s three main Camino de Santiago routes that meet shortly before St Jean Pied 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

I have stayed at over 100 albergues on four Camino routes in Spain and France. There are great albergues and places that I would never … Read more

There are four main Camino routes in France. The routes in France are not referred to as Camino de Santiago in France but as Chemin … Read more

Beautiful and unique gifts for pilgrims-to-be and memorabilia for pilgrims already finished with the Camino. Buying presents can be challenging especially for pilgrims. Many Camino … Read more

I have been writing about the Camino on this blog since 2006. The site grew too large, and I consolidated posts as there was not … Read more

Santiago de Compostela is the capital of Spain’s northwesternmost region, Galicia, within the province of La Coruña. It is one of the most important pilgrim … 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

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

Recently, I was asked what my top ten things would be about the Camino de Santiago – so here it is. 1. The People, Other … 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

You have to be fairly motivated to walk the Camino de Santiago from St Jean Pied de Port in France to Santiago de Compostela in … 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

After a couple of Camino’s and seeing dozens of pilgrims having a hard time with the Camino Blues, I think it is worth writing an … Read more

In May and June, I walked along with my husband the Camino de Santiago as a vegan and sugar and gluten-free. I spent a good … Read more

This section, on the Le Puy Camino, took us to the windswept plains of the Aubrac. Cold, I got frostbite on my nose which took … 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

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

Since the Middle Ages, the roads that lead to Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain have sustained their popularity. I undertook this journey in July … 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

My wife, Sandy, and I walked the Camino Frances from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago in 2016 at the end of winter. We … 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

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

Long-trail hikes are gaining popularity, and the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrim trail from Canterbury to Rome, is no exception. Like the Camino de Santiago, … 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

Due to its location, Astorga has been an important crossroad and city since Roman times. It sat at the junction of two main Roman roads, … 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

The name Santiago might not sound common to a lot of people. It is, therefore, rare for a lot of people to tell who Santiago … Read more

Concerns about health care and medical help while on the Camino de Santiago is one of the most commonly asked questions. My experience with the … Read more

Rabanal, (pop 60), is a good resting place before making your way over the mountain, Monte Irago, in the morning. When I first passed here … Read more

‘Many people avoid the Meseta on the Camino, catching the bus from Burgos to Leon’, I heard on my first day on the Camino de … Read more

O Cebreiro is the first village in Galicia, it has just over 1,200 inhabitants and sits at 1,293 meters (4242 ft). Due to the location, … Read more