Category: Camino de Santiago
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15 alternatives to the Camino de Santiago
15 ALTERNATIVES TO THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. The Camino de Santiago has become something of a legend. It is the route that introduces many people to long-distance hiking for the very first time. And year after year, it is growing in popularity. But once you have experienced the rhythm of…
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25 mistakes I’ve made on the Camino de Santiago
25 MISTAKES I’VE MADE ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. I think one of the reasons people romanticise the Camino de Santiago so much is because, in many ways, it deserves it. There’s nothing quite like strapping my backpack on and setting out on the start of a Camino journey. Some…
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26 things to do to get ready for your first Camino de Santiago
26 THINGS TO DO TO GET READY FOR YOUR FIRST CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. Planning your first Camino can feel overwhelming. There’s a lot of advice out there, and it’s not always easy to know where to start. But, you don’t need to have absolutely everything figured out before you go.…
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The Real Cost of Walking the Camino de Santiago (2026 Budget Guide Based on Multiple Caminos)
THE COST OF WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. We first walked the Camino de Santiago several years ago and returned again most recently in March 2026. One of the things we’ve noticed over multiple Camino walks is that although the Camino is still one of the most affordable long-distance walking…
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How to choose the best Camino route for you
WHICH CAMINO ROUTE SHOULD YOU CHOOSE – GUIDANCE + QUIZ. The Camino de Santiago offers a variety of routes, each providing unique experiences for pilgrims. Choosing the right path depends on factors such as available time, desired difficulty, and personal interests. Below is an overview of the main Camino routes…
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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 Vía de la Plata earlier this year, I was excited. But if I am entirely honest, probably not as excited…