Camino de Santiago Blog

The Camino Primitivo route was the first Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route to the city of Santiago de Compostela. This is why it is referred … Read more

A pilgrim’s Camino passport is a must on any of the Camino de Santiago routes (also known as a Camino Credential). You must have one … Read more

The scallop shell is one of the most iconic symbols of the Camino de Santiago, and no matter where you are on the road, you … Read more

The Camino to Santiago might be a spiritual journey, but it’s not exempt from common earthly troubles like bed bugs. Who would have thought that such … Read more

The most popular Camino de Santiago route is 500 miles long. It starts in Saint Jean Pied de Port, France, and travels westwards across Spain … Read more

Larrasona is also entered over a bridge however this was known as the bandit’s bridge as narrow obligatory passing places like this were favored to … 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

When planning the Camino de Santiago, we are often faced with the choice of going alone or as a part of a group. The Camino … 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

One of the most common questions I am asked – is it safe to walk the Camino de Santiago alone?  This became a question being … Read more

Love was the last thing I expected to find on the Camino de Santiago. But I did and twelve years later our son is nearly … Read more

Puente la Reina is located in the province of Navarra in northern Spain. It is a small town known for its picturesque medieval bridge and … 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, … 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

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

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 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

The pilgrimage to Santiago is an adventure rich in breathtaking views and unforgettable moments. Still, some travellers prefer to completely unplug from the noise of … 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

The Camino Aragon starts in Somport and joins the main French route at Puente la Reina. I walked it in 2004 after I had walked … Read more

Cluny to Le Puy, February 17th to March 3rd It seemed we were destined to walk the Camino. Well, in retrospect. I had six months long … 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

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 Galicia, Spain’s northwesternmost region, within the province of La Coruña. It is one of the most important pilgrim … Read more

I met Mony, one of the authors of Walking for Peace, at a conference about the Camino de Santiago in October 2015.  I found Mony … 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

For most pilgrims undertaking the Camino de Santiago, the end of the journey is Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. The cathedral lies at the heart of … Read more

Ponferrada holds a special place in my heart. One year I left the Camino de Santiago at this point and on another year I walked … Read more

Pamplona is the first major city on the Camino; whole guide books are written on the city and therefore only the basics are covered here. … Read more

To judge by the first sight of its outskirts, Leon, in northern Spain, is like any other modern Spanish city: a few smoke-belching factories and … Read more

The towns, villages, and cities along the 780km of the Camino Frances that you will walk or cycle through are quite diverse and typical of … Read more