Category: Camino de Santiago
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Everything you need to know about walking the Via de la Plata
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WALKING THE VIA DE LA PLATA. The Via de la Plata is one of the longest and quietest Camino routes in Spain. It offers a very different experience to the more popular northern paths, with wide open landscapes, long stretches of solitude, and a…
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Via de la Plata stages: Merida to Salamanca
VIA DE LA PLATA STAGES: MERIDA TO SALAMANCA. Walking the Via de la Plata from Mérida to Salamanca is one of the most memorable sections of this historic Camino route. Over nearly 300 kilometres, pilgrims pass through the quiet landscapes of Extremadura before gradually entering the hillier terrain of Castilla…
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Where to get your Camino credential in Sevilla + FAQ’s about starting there
WHERE TO GET YOUR CAMINO CREDENTIAL IN SEVILLA + FAQ’s ABOUT STARTING THE VIA DE LA PLATA THERE. If you are starting the Via de la Plata in Sevilla, one of the first things you will need is a Camino credential (pilgrim passport). This small booklet records your journey as…
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Via de la Plata Stages: Sevilla to Merida
VIA DE LA PLATA STAGES: SEVILLA TO MERIDA. The Via de la Plata begins in the beautiful Andalusian city of Seville and heads north across Spain, eventually joining either the Camino Francés or the Camino Sanabrés on the way to Santiago de Compostela. The opening section from Seville to the…
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What is the Via de la Plata like? 11 ways I was wrong about it
WHAT IS THE VIA DE LA PLATA LIKE? 11 WAYS THAT I WAS WRONG ABOUT THE VIA DE LA PLATA. I have a confession. When we decided to walk the VÃa de la Plata earlier this year, I was excited. But if I am entirely honest, probably not as excited…
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18 best long distance hikes in Europe for June
18 BEST LONG DISTANCE HIKES IN EUROPE FOR JUNE. June is one of the very best months for hiking in Europe. Summer has arrived, the days are long, and most trails are finally free of winter snow. But, if you head out for a long distance hike in Europe, you’ll…
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Do you need to book accommodation on the Camino Primitivo?
DO YOU NEED TO BOOK ACCOMMODATION ON THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO? PROS AND CONS. We walked the Camino Primitivo recently and after much debate, decided to book all of our accommodation ahead of time. While the Primitivo is often described as one of the quieter Camino routes, that reputation is becoming…
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Taking the ferry from Laredo to Santoña: a short guide
TAKING THE FERRY FROM LAREDO TO SANTONA ON THE CAMINO DEL NORTE: A SHORT GUIDE. Walking the Camino del Norte along Spain’s northern coast brings many unique experiences. For me, one that stands out is the crossing the estuary from Laredo to Santoña by ferry. Despite being a quick journey,…
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How to Take the Pilgrim Ferry from Caminha to A Guarda (Camino Portuguese)
HOW TO TAKE THE PILGRIM FERRY FROM CAMINHA TO A GUARDA: A SHORT GUIDE. If you’re walking the Camino Portuguese Coastal Route, sooner or later you’ll reach the Minho River at Caminha and face a simple question: how do I get across to Spain? The answer, for most pilgrims, is…
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Where can you see the 2026 total eclipse on the Camino de Santiago?
WALKING THE CAMINO DURING THE 2026 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE. I know that it’s only 2025 as I write this, but if you’re anything like us – you are already thinking about summer hiking next year. And in 2026, something quite special is happening. On 12th August 2026, for a few…