Camino de Santiago

03/07/2024

Are you still planning your Camino? Are you wondering how many days to walk?

With a little help from AI, I have created a Camino Frances Itinerary Planner.

Let me know what you think. Should I do the same for all the routes?

The Camino Frances starts in St Jean Pied de Port and runs for 780 km to Santiago de Compostela. There are 32 stages in this guide to the French Way.

29/03/2024

Here's how they do 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 Santa is

25/02/2024

It's Spain.
It's the
Its summer

I don't need a rain jacket...

Its wrong

Even if you are hiking in dry areas a lightweight rain jacket is a must. Just one rain shower and you are your gear is wet and heavier to carry.

25/02/2024

How Fit do You Have to be to Walk the Camino de Santiago.

The quick answer is you don't have to be very fit to walk the - but there is a bit more than just that.

Not very is the simple answer, but if you are it helps. many walk the Camino Frances that would never consider walking long distances at home and they get there.

25/02/2024

I didn't set out to lose weight on the - just a side effect.

Yes, I lost a lot of weight. However this was a by product of walking everyday and eating less than I likely would at home - though I was never hungry.

25/02/2024

Are you planning on walking the this year?

Here is a training plan for you - if you have not already started.

Grab my 12 week training plan for the Camino de Santiago. This training plan for getting walking fit has been adapted from a running plan I had many years ago.

19/01/2024

If you get a chance, it is worth being in Santiago when the botafumeiro is used in the Cathedral.

All the dates are in the post.

If you are fortunate when you travel to Santiago de Compostela and visit the cathedral you will see the swinging of the Botafumeiro.

09/01/2024

I think a headlamp is great for the Camino. If I get up during the night, I use the red light to ensure I don't wake others and I get back to sleep quicker.

I know a lot of people walk in the dark early mornings - but that is not something I like. I love seeing my surroundings.

Lengthy beam, lumens, expandable headband, battery life. Choosing the best headlamp for hiking requires focusing on comfort, run time, and brightness that is

10/12/2023

13 Camino de Santiago Gifts Ideas for Pilgrims

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 hard especially for pilgrims. Many peregrinos while walking realise that they need very little in life.

10/11/2023

It's been a while, but I'm back writing again.

Here is my list of Interesting Camino de Santiago Facts

What have I missed?

These are my favourite 25 Camino de Santiago facts. The fact give a good idea what walking a pilgrimage could be like along the Camino de Santiago.

03/09/2023

Thinking about walking the Camino de Santiago in the Winter?

This will help.

You can walk the Camino de Santiago in winter. You need more preparation and some winter gear. Not all routes are okay for walking in the winter.

22/08/2023

The Camino Finisterre and Camino Muxía extensions of the pilgrimage to the Atlantic Coast supplies its own dose of mysticism.

The Camino Finisterre and Camino Muxía extensions of the pilgrimage to the Atlantic Coast supplies its own dose of mysticism.

21/08/2023

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 de Santiago.

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.

20/08/2023

If you are going to use a rain poncho, here is my list of the best ones on the market. By the way, the photo was taken in August on the Camino Frances - it is not always hot.

You need the best rain poncho that's going to work well for you no matter how much it's pouring down, ensuring you can carry on with your day. We have 10 listed here, tried and tested.

28/07/2023

Just updated the post about Finisterre. I have been there twice and it is worth the journey.

Cape Finisterre is where the sun sets into the sea and the rocks are dotted with silient pilgrims at the end of their long road. Once, long ago Finisterre was...

30/06/2023

Trail Runners vs Hiking Shoes Which are best for the ?

We will be taking an in-depth look at trail runners vs hiking shoes and explain to you the key differences between these two types of hiking footwear.

29/06/2023

Day by Day account of walking the

Be warned, this is a very long post. Around 10,000 words. It is a complete day by day account of 32 days walking the

In 2015, two pilgrims to undertake the Camino Frances walk were Douglas and Christine Ball, from Gateshead in the north east of England.

28/06/2023

Is it safe to walk the alone?

What do you think?

Yes, is the simple answer. The Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage route and is respected as such in the counties that the routes pass through.

27/06/2023

Everything you wanted to know about the before walking.

The Camino Frances starts in St Jean Pied de Port and runs for 780 km to Santiago de Compostela. There are 32 stages in this guide to the French Way.

26/06/2023

Leaving Roncesvalles is a dream as the route is mostly downhill, a welcome change after yesterday. 300 meters after Roncesvalles, you will come to the Cruz de Peregrinos a 14th-century Gothic pilgrim's cross, which was moved here in 1880 from further up the mountains. The cross depicts King Sancho el Fuerte and his wife Clemencia.

This day is 27km but much easier than the previous day from St Jean Pied de Port. At the end of the day you are less than 20km from Pamplona the first...

25/06/2023

For many people, the Camino de Santiago means a month of walking across northern Spain, covering about 800 km (500 miles). So it is unsurprising that most of us plan a few rest days along the Camino.

Planning for one or two rest days on the Camino de Santiago is a good idea if you are walking the whole route.

14/06/2023

The North Face vs Patagonia: Who Makes the Best Outdoor Gear?

https://www.caminoadventures.com/blog/north-face-vs-patagonia/

13/06/2023

How long is the Camino de Santiago? All 12 routes covered.

https://www.caminoadventures.com/blog/how-long-is-the-camino-de-santiago/

12/06/2023

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, it has always been an important location on the in aiding pilgrims to get across the mountains safely.

Early morning walking is beautiful with clouds often below in valleys, and a fleece is required at almost all times of the year. However the sun in the summer...

11/06/2023

When setting out to walk and enjoy the whole 800km of the , the Meseta was the section I was looking forward to with anticipation. I became curious as to what my experience would be.

‘Many people avoid the Meseta, catching the bus from Burgos to Leon', I heard on my first day on the Camino de Santiago. I was shocked.