Health and Safety on the Camino de Santiago – Frequently Asked Questions

To fully enjoy the Camino de Santiago, avoid these common mistakes: Do not overload your backpack: Carry only what you need to avoid injuries. Don't wear new shoes: Use tried and tested [...]

To relieve different types of pain during the Camino de Santiago, follow these recommendations: Headaches, muscle or joint pain: Take painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, paracetamol or aspirin, according to [...]

To avoid blisters on the Camino de Santiago, follow these tips: Wear comfortable shoes and already used previously in long walks. Wear technical anti-blister socks, made of breathable and seamless materials. Keep [...]

To avoid injuries on the Camino de Santiago, it is important to take into account the following tips: Prepare yourself physically with previous walks and on different types of terrain. Wear suitable [...]

Before answering this question, it is very important that you consult your doctor. Only a professional will be able to advise you for sure if you can do the Camino de Santiago. [...]

Nowadays the Camino de Santiago can be adapted to almost everyone, and you can choose one route or another, with shorter or shorter stages depending on your needs. The first and most [...]

Doing the Camino de Santiago with children is always a fantastic idea. This trip helps to create very special and meaningful bonds between all the members of the family. But besides being [...]

On the Camino de Santiago it is practically impossible to get lost or disoriented. Every few meters you will find all kinds of signs and symbols that will show you the way [...]

Although lockers are becoming more and more common in hostels, some hostels do not have this service and you will have to take extreme precautions. Generally, crime along the Camino de Santiago [...]

Feeling uncertain or anxious about embarking on a new or unfamiliar journey is normal. However, it's important to understand that the Camino de Santiago is one of the safest destinations in Spain. [...]