Category: Camino de Santiago
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Here’s everything I packed to walk a Camino in spring
HERE’S EVERYTHING I PACKED TO WALK A CAMINO IN SPRING. In March 2024 I arrived in Porto, ready to walk the Camino Portuguese – this time the coastal route, having previously walked the central. I was super excited – not only to see Porto again, but also as my Mum…
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10+ Caminos later – this is our packing list
THE SUPREME CAMINO PACKING LIST AND PDF. A successful pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago starts with packing. It may not sound important, but it is vital. We call this the supreme Camino packing list, because it really is. Our Camino packing list has been tried, tested and refined over…
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11 best pilgrimage routes in Europe to walk right now
11 BEST PILGRIMAGE ROUTES IN EUROPE TO WALK RIGHT NOW. Are you looking for a life changing experience? Many people choose to walk a pilgrimage at some point in their lives. Whether this is for religious or spiritual reasons, to meet people, as a personal challenge or just for fun.…
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22 best long distance hiking trails in Europe
22 BEST LONG DISTANCE HIKING TRAILS EUROPE. It is no secret that we love the Camino de Santiago and thru-hiking. We’ve written a lot of posts about it and guide books too. But, we also know that there are other routes in Europe that are equally worth a stomp along.…
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19 best luxury hotels on the Camino de Santiago
19 BEST LUXURY HOTELS ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. We are firm believers that a little bit of luxury can enhance any travel experience. And walking the Camino de Santiago is no different. Whether a fancy hotel, a slap up meal, or even just a glass of wine or coffee…
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15 ideas for Camino rest days
15 IDEAS FOR CAMINO REST DAYS – ON THE CAMINO PORTUGUESE, NORTE AND FRANCES. When we walked our first Camino, the Camino del Norte, it’s fair to say that we set out with few plans beyond just walking every day and trying not to get too many blisters. The concept…
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15 tips for walking the Camino in summer
15 TIPS FOR WALKING THE CAMINO IN SUMMER. Walking the Camino de Santiago in summer is a wonderful experience. There’s nothing quite like the long days, hazy heat and sense of freedom in the summer. But when the days are hot and the nights are balmy, there are some special…
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30 Camino Frances highlights to see + experience
CAMINO FRANCES HIGHLIGHTS THAT YOU MUST SEE + EXPERIENCE. No two people’s experience of the Camino de Santiago are the same. We all go on a unique journey, even if we follow the same route. Subsequently, we all have our own highlights. This blog post is our chance to share…
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When is the best time of the year to walk the Camino de Santiago
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO WALK THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO? Choosing when to walk the Camino de Santiago is one decision that may have a big impact on your overall experience. I’ve walked in spring, high summer and autumn and there are significant differences to each season…
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9 reasons to book ahead on the Camino Frances
9 REASONS WHY YOU MAY WISH TO BOOK AHEAD ON THE CAMINO FRANCES AND 5 REASONS WHY YOU MAY NOT. There are no two ways about it, The Camino de Santiago is more popular than ever. This year looks set to be a record breaker in terms of numbers of…