How to Avoid Excessive Weight in Your Pilgrim Backpack
One of the major concerns for every pilgrim about to do the Camino de Santiago is the weight of their backpack. What must I absolutely bring? Will the backpack be too heavy? [...]
Will the Pope Visit Santiago de Compostela?
A papal visit to Santiago de Compostela is one of the most eagerly anticipated events for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. Throughout history, not all pontiffs have had the privilege of [...]
The Way of El Salvador
The Way of El Salvador is one of the lesser-known but most magical routes linked to the Camino de Santiago. Stretching from León to Oviedo, it traverses breathtaking landscapes of mountains, valleys, [...]
Care and Health on the Way: Tips and Recommendations for Pilgrims
Welcome to all pilgrims who are considering walking the Camino de Santiago! This pilgrimage is a unique experience that combines physical challenges and mental hurdles, intense spiritual connection, and cultural encounters in [...]
History of the Primitive Way: Exploring the Roots of the Way
Welcome to the Primitive Way! As the name suggests, it is the first and oldest route of the Camino de Santiago. The history of the Primitive Way is the very history of [...]
Discover the Baztanés Way
The Camino de Santiago Baztanés, or Camino de Santiago de Baztán, is a Jacobean route not very well known among most of the pilgrim community, although it is just as fascinating as [...]
By car along the Lifghthouse Route: 200 kilometres of wild nature
The Lighthouse Route (Ruta de los Faros) is a network of nearly 200 kilometers of stunning trails, divided into about eight stages of approximately 25 kilometers each. It follows the Costa da [...]
The Characters of Carnival in Galicia
The Carnival in Galicia, known in Galician as Entroido, is a celebration of colors, traditions, gastronomy, and unique characters. It is one of the most important festivals, with a large component of [...]
The Toughest Hills and Ascents on the Camino de Santiago
One of the most typical conversations among pilgrims to Santiago is about the toughness of certain stages. The high number of kilometers, the lack of services and shade in some of them, [...]
French Way or Portuguese Way: Which is best for you?
Imagine you're about to embark on a great adventure: you've decided to do the Camino de Santiago for the first time. However, many doubts arise, and the first one for many beginners [...]
El Camino and Photography: How to capture the best images
The Camino de Santiago is a route full of history, breathtaking scenery and unforgettable moments that offer a wealth of opportunities for photography enthusiasts. Capturing the essence of the Camino in a [...]
The Peliqueiros: a deeply rooted tradition in Galicia
The Peliqueiros are the protagonists of the Carnival of Laza, a small galician village in the province of Ourense. This festival, deeply rooted in this province and throughout Galicia, is called Entroido [...]
How to make a route through the Galician Gastronomy
When we talk about the Galician lands we are not only referring to the map of the routes of the Camino de Santiago. Galicia is famous and stands out all over the [...]
Walking the Camino de Santiago in March
Between the end of winter and the beginning of spring lies March, a truly special month for pilgrims. Walking the Camino de Santiago in March offers a unique experience, combining the serene [...]
Is it possible to make friends on the Camino de Santiago?
The Camino de Santiago, beyond being a journey and a pilgrimage, is an emotional and spiritual experience that can transform lives. For many pilgrims, one of the greatest joys of this journey [...]
A new Way promoted in the land of Korea: The “Jeju Olle”
Just like in Europe, and especially in Spain, we have the Camino de Santiago, the First European Cultural Itinerary, and just as in Japan there is the Kumano Kodo, in South Korea [...]
Discover the history that links the Goose Game and the Camino de Santiago!
Surely some rainy afternoon or some tedious Sunday you have occupied them playing card games or board games such as Parcheesi, chess, checkers or goose. The latter, the Game of the Goose, [...]
Common Mistakes on the Camino de Santiago and How to Avoid Them
The Camino de Santiago is a highly positive experience for anyone who embarks on it. However, when organizing your adventure on any of the Jacobean routes, it's easy to make mistakes on [...]
Soak up the party with the Entroido, the Galician Carnival
One of the most traditional and deeply-rooted cultural manifestations of Galicia is the Entroido, which is the equivalent of Carnival in Spanish. Just as it happens in Venice, Rio de Janeiro, Cadiz, [...]
The Best Podcasts to Inspire You to Do the Camino de Santiago
There are many sources to learn more about the Camino de Santiago: guides, books, travel magazines, TV or radio programs, experiences from pilgrim friends... Oh! And of course, blogs like this one, [...]
