Camino de Santiago Blog

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

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

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

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 Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the spiritual destination for most of the Camino routes. However, the Camino Finisterre and Camino Muxía 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

Walking the Camino Frances was one of the best experiences of my life. It was so good that I went back and walked it again. … Read more

For me leaving Roncesvalles is a dream as the route is mostly downhill a welcome change after yesterday. 300 meters after Roncesvalles you will come … 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

‘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

To be honest, I wanted to get your attention with the title of this blog post. I guess it worked if you are reading this … Read more

Toward the end of my post on how the Camino changed my life, I got thinking about the lessons I learned while walking the Camino … Read more

Despite being slightly less known, Camino del Norte, also known as Camino de la Costa, the Northern Route, and the Coastal Camino, is said to … Read more

It’s easy to find out how to start off on the trek along the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. There are lots … Read more

The Camino de Santiago routes in Portugal are known as the Camino Portugues or the Portuguese Way of Saint James, (the Portugues and English). They … Read more

This is a post from Des O’Dowd, thanks. I retired on the 1st of September 2008 and I wanted to celebrate my new life and … Read more

Yes, what about food? A question that had not occurred to me before going to Spain and France to start my first Camino. I have … Read more

The Camino forum was an amazing resource for me when researching the Camino de Santiago. I did the full Camino Frances as well as the … Read more

What’s the most common injury experienced on the Camino de Santiago? Without a doubt, foot blisters! They’re painful. They’re frustrating. They take precious time, effort, … Read more