Trip Checklist: 10 Must-Do's Before Your Camino Adventure
Before you lace up your hiking boots and embrace the open road, there's a crucial phase that every pilgrim must conquer – the preparation stage
Essential Spanish Vocabulary for the Camino de Santiago
Basic Spanish phrases to have in your toolkit as you walk the Camino
The Story of Santiago (Saint James)
Often depicted as a fiery character, assertive, upfront, and honest, St. James was one of the 12 apostles
French Camino: León - Santiago
Travel back in time as you journey through Northern Spain walking the Camino de Santiago. Our Leon Camino is ideal for the adventurous spirit who enjoys learning about the history and culture of a place, while experiencing the best of Spain's local cuisine, staying in exclusive accommodations and finding those secret places that only local experts can provide. We have carefully chosen this unique journey to allow you to be immersed in a thousand-year-old tradition that has the power to transform the spirit and leave you with a memorable experience.
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Inspirational Books for your Camino journey
Hiking the Camino de Santiago is more than just a physical challenge. It is also a transformational experience that can change your life in unexpected ways. Many pilgrims have written about their journeys on the ancient trail that crosses Spain, France and Portugal, sharing their insights, struggles and joys. In this article, we suggest three of the most inspirational books on el Camino de Santiago, and show you how they can inspire you to embark on your own adventure.
León, a Beacon of Camino History
If you are looking for a destination that combines history, culture, nature and gastronomy, you should consider starting your Camino in León. León is a city with a great Jacobean tradition and the second most popular starting point of the Camino de Santiago every year. In this article, I will share some of the reasons why you should visit León and what to see and do in this beautiful city.
Day trips to the Rias Baixas and Ribeira Sacra
Two wine-tasting & sailing day-trips to the neighboring Rias Baixas or Ribeira sacra from Santiago
Hidden gems in Santiago de Compostela
Home to one of the largest monasteries in the world with over area of 20,000 sq. meters, Santiago de Compostela has many hidden gems for you to explore after your Camino de Santiago
Record pilgrims on el Camino in 2022
Pilgrims were holding back with the pandemic restrictions in 2020 and early 2021, but all worries were gone this year as they returned in record numbers to the Camino.
2022 has been a busy year on el Camino. As of October 16th, more than 400,000 pilgrims arrived in Santiago, shattering all previous records for number of pilgrims walking the Camino- and we are not even done with the year yet.
404,308 people have arrived in Santiago so far this year!
Paradores on el Camino
Paradores are historic buildings that have been converted into eclectic, luxury hotels. Castles, monasteries, and other unique structures have been preserved and restored by the Spanish government, maintaining the original and distinctive architecture of the building.