planning

A day on a guided tour of the Camino de Santiago

Pilgrim group during picnic
When you are on a guided tour of el Camino, we start off walking together, but people soon break off as they keep their own pace and tend to meet up in cafes or for a picnic lunch. And you never have to worry about getting lost. Read all about our special picnics, incredible landscapes, delicious dinners and all the mechanics of going on a guided tour of el Camino de Santiago.

2021 and 2022: Holy Years on el Camino

Santiago Cathedral renovated
2010, the last Holy Year, was a busy and vibrant time on the Camino. The number of pilgrims walking the Camino and receiving a Compostela more than doubled from previous years. The Archbishop of Santiago opened a special door to the Cathedral on the afternoon of December 31st, 2020 signifying the beginning of a new Jubilee year. In this case, two Holy Years as both 2021 and 2022 qualify.

Planning your Camino- the first steps

padron landscape

So, you’re thinking of walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain? Maybe you’ve watched the movie, The Way, or have heard some friends talking about it. But the idea is in your head and it’s on your bucket list, so where do you even begin? It can be overwhelming reading message boards and articles about gear, places to stay, and figuring out all the logistics, but in this 3-part series, we want to help you plan the most successful Camino trip possible.

Day Trip to Finisterre

Camino marker by the sea in Finisterre

Many times, after walking the Camino, travelers don’t want their experience to end. They can also feel overwhelmed with the crowds and people in Santiago and they long for the quiet trail of the Camino.

One way to extend the trip and have a reflective experience is by taking a day trip to Finisterre, translated as “The End of the Earth”.

Will my phone work on the Camino?

lonely stretch of road on the camino de Santiago

We always get a lot of questions about using American phones in Spain and on the Camino. It’s well known that American telecoms charge exorbitant prices for using your phone with a domestic plan overseas and it can be a shock when you return home and see the bill. There are a few options to handle this to make sure you have coverage but aren’t charged an arm and a leg.