Category: Camino de Santiago
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The Camino Mozarabe: what we liked + didn’t like
THE CAMINO MOZARABE: WHAT WE LIKED + DIDN’T LIKE. The Camino Mozarabe was one of those routes that we weren’t quite sure what to expect from before we started walking. It turned out to be full of surprises, from mountain views and ancient Roman history to tiny villages, brilliant food…
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The Camino Primitivo: what we liked + didn’t like
THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO: WHAT WE LIKED + DIDN’T LIKE. The Camino Primitivo has a reputation for being one of the tougher Camino routes. It’s hillier, quieter and, in places, a little more challenging than some of the better-known routes into Santiago de Compostela. And it’s also one of our favourites.…
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Why I think the Camino Portuguese is the best route for first timers
WHY I THINK THE CAMINO PORTUGUESE IS THE BEST ROUTE FOR FIRST TIMERS. If you’re planning your first Camino, choosing the route can feel like a huge decision. For me though, the Camino Portuguese is one of the easiest routes to recommend to first-timers. It offers forgiving terrain, good infrastructure…
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Why Walk the Camino de Santiago in 2026? Twelve Reasons That Still Hold True
WHY WALK THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO? I first wrote this post in 2022, after completing my first Camino. Since then, my partner and I have walked well over 5,000 kilometres across Spain. The Camino has changed – it’s busier, better documented, and further from the secret it once was. But…
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Do you need to book accommodation on the Camino de Santiago?
DO YOU NEED TO BOOK ACCOMMODATION ON THE CAMINO: A DETAILED GUIDE. The debate about whether or not to book accommodation is always a lively one. I’ve lost count of how many discussions I’ve had with fellow walkers who are firmly in one camp or the other – some choose…
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The Portuguese Coastal Route vs the Central Route: Which should you walk?
THE PORTUGUESE COASTAL CAMINO OR THE CENTRAL ROUTE: WHICH SHOULD YOU WALK? One of my favourite topics is Camino routes. If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll already know this! And if you’re new here, by way of a short introduction – we’ve walked more than 12 different…
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The Camino del Norte: what we liked + didn’t like
THE CAMINO DEL NORTE: WHAT WE LIKED + DIDN’T LIKE. The Camino del Norte was our first Camino. Since then we’ve walked several others across Spain and Portugal, but if someone asked me which route I’d recommend to someone looking for dramatic scenery, fantastic cities and just enough challenge to…
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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.…