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.

From hidden gold mines and Saints relics, to cloistered monasteries frozen in time, here are a few worthwhile day trips you can make while walking the Camino Francés.

Blisters are the most common foot problem people have while walking the Camino. Once a blister forms it will not get better unless you stop walking or change something about your gear. Learn about how to keep blisters in check here.

Footwear is the most important piece of gear you will need to enjoy the Camino. Here we give you some good options to explore when looking for your perfect fit.

Read the pilgrim's prayer that many share on el Camino de Santiago as inspiration for your journey...

People from every nationality, age and religion walk the Camino. We summarize in this article all you need to know about this magnificent journey that over 300,000 people walk every year. Learn about the most popular routes like the French Camino and find out all the details about lodging, credentials and delicious local food to try. The appeal of walking the Camino has become universal and its popularity will only increase as more people learn about it.

El Camino is surrounded by an aura of legends and tales of miracles that have been preserved through the ages and reached our present day. One of them occurred in 844A.D., a few years after St. James tomb’s discovery, he is said to appear on a white horse and lead Christian resistance forces to victory at the battle of Clavijo, a turning point in the resistance efforts to drive the invader troops from Spain. This and other signs have been collected and are now part of the ancient history of el Camino.

The original people that inhabited Galicia before Roman times were called Iberian Celts. Throughout the ages, the Romans, Visigoths, and Muslim empires successively expanded their presence through Spain and left behind an immensely rich heritage as they contributed their own customs and traditions to the local culture. El Camino food is particularly appealing in Galicia, which showcases a large variety of fresh products from the land and the sea, directly to your table. In most places, produce is homegrown, always served fresh as it finds its way into delicious salads or fruit plates.

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.