Tag: Camino de Santiago
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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…
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What to pack for the Camino Primitivo: our guide
WHAT TO PACK FOR THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO: A COMPLETE GUIDE. We’ve walked so many long-distance hikes now that I’ve lost count, and this year we walked the Camino Primitivo for the first time. Of course, I have my “go-to” Camino packing list, but every Camino is slightly different, and packing…
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Deciding between the Hospitales and Pola routes on the Camino Primitivo
DECIDING BETWEEN THE HOSPITALES AND THE POLA ROUTES ON THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO. In every conversation we’ve had with walkers who’ve tackled the Camino Primitivo, one topic always comes up, the famous Hospitales route. We’ve heard countless tales of its magic: wild, remote landscapes and insane views. But we’ve also heard…
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Tineo, Asturias: a short guide
TINEO, ASTURIAS: A SHORT GUIDE. Tineo is one of the first larger towns you’ll reach on the Camino Primitivo, sitting about 65 kilometres from Oviedo. Built across a hillside, it has the feel of a true Asturian mountain town, with steep lanes, stone houses, and wide views across the valleys.…
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9 best towns on the Camino Primitivo
9 BEST TOWNS ON THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO. The Camino Primitivo is known as a mountain route. It takes you on a journey high up into the Asturian hills, through misty forests and sleepy villages, then suddenly pops you out into Galician countryside. As it’s such a rural route, we hadn’t…
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How to Combine the Camino Primitivo with Other Routes
HOW TO COMBINE THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO WITH OTHER ROUTES. Historically, most people would pick one Camino route and stick to it. But increasingly, there’s more interest in mixing things up and making your journey your own. The Primitivo is a fantastic Camino route and takes around 11–15 days to complete.…
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The Small but Important Things Nobody Tells You About Walking the Camino
THE SMALL BUT IMPORTANT THINGS NOBODY TELLS YOU ABOUT WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. There are guidebooks filled with elevation charts and packing lists. You’ll find pilgrim forums dedicated to sock recommendations. And yet, the real lessons of the Camino often hide in the small stuff – the moments you…
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How to Walk a Luxury Camino (Without Booking a Tour or Losing the Magic)
The Camino de Santiago can be experienced luxuriously without tours. Indulge in fine dining, special accommodations, and wellness activities. Consider lighter packing with luggage transfer services, proper laundry, and personal comforts. Embrace cultural exploration, leisurely coffee moments, and rest days, enhancing your pilgrimage with romance and mindfulness to cherish the…
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Why We Keep Coming Back to the Camino: A Pilgrim’s Reflection After 5,000km
WHY WE KEEP COMING BACK TO THE CAMINO: A PILGRIM’S REFLECTION AFTER 5,000km. I’m standing on a train platform in Mérida, southern Spain. The high-speed train to Madrid pulls in, shunting out the bustle of platform one. People shift quickly: some are clearly on business, rolling sleek suitcases behind them;…
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Explore Mérida: A Hidden Gem of Roman Ruins in Spain
A CITY GUIDE TO MERIDA, SPAIN. MORE ROMAN RUINS THAN YOU MIGHT EXPECT. Somewhat hidden away in Spain’s Extremadura region, Mérida isn’t usually the first place people think of when planning a trip to Spain. But after spending a few days there at the end of the Camino Mozarabe, I…