Category: Camino de Santiago
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11 Best Michelin Star Restaurants on the Camino de Santiago
It might seem a bit strange to write about Michelin Star restaurants on the Camino de Santiago. But what could be better when walking the Camino than treating yourself to a wonderful meal in an incredible setting? We love the Menu Del Dias in Spain, but we also love to…
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15 best Albergues on Portuguese Camino Routes: Coastal & Central
15 BEST ALBERGUES ON THE PORTUGUESE CAMINO ROUTES: COASTAL & CENTRAL. Blog post updated for September 2026. I have walked the Camino Portuguese three times now – the coastal route twice and the central once. And each time I walk, I’m always amazed by how many fabulous albergues there are…
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Summer vs Autumn on the Camino de Santiago
Are you planning to walk the Camino and wondering when the best time of year is to walk. Here’s our guide to Summer vs Autumn on the Camino. The Camino de Santiago offers many wonderful routes. But you can also choose what time of year to complete the Camino, which…
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7 habits to avoid on the Camino de Santiago
7 HABITS TO AVOID ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. After more than ten Caminos in five years, we’ve realised something important: the Camino de Santiago is a wonderful, life-changing experience… populated almost entirely by deeply chaotic human beings. At Lotus Eaters Travel we normally focus on practical, detailed Camino guides.…
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10 things to know before walking the Camino
In July 2022, we walked our first Camino de Santiago. As I reflect on my recent experience and planning for my next one (Camino Portuguese in October,) I’m thinking about what I wish I’d known before I took on this adventure. Here are 10 things to know before walking the…
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What is it like to walk the Camino for the first time?
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WALK THE CAMINO FOR THE FIRST TIME: A DIARY. Walking across Northern Spain for 30 days sounded like the perfect start to my new nomadic life. A good old-fashioned pilgrimage. Cliché as it sounds, I had just commenced my own “great resignation”. After hearing friends…
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Walking the Camino de Santiago: 7 Types of People You’ll Meet
I loved my first experience of walking the Camino de Santiago. Undoubtedly, the people you meet along the way make the journey so much more interesting and enjoyable. Here are 7 types of people you’ll meet on the Camino de Santiago. If you’re wondering who you’ll meet, here’s a bit…
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Tips for couples walking the Camino
Thinking of tackling your next big adventure and walking the Camino de Santiago with your partner? Before you head out on the trails together, here are a few tips for walking the Camino as a couple. 1/ Agree What You Both Hope to Achieve from walking the Camino as a…
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Camino de Santiago Women’s Packing List
I completed my first Camino de Santiago on 01 August 2022, 18 days later, I am already planning my next one. Once bitten, twice not so shy! My mind is in overdrive when I think about all of the adventure that awaits. But I’m also starting to think about ladies…