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Looking for a quieter, more meaningful Camino? This lesser-known route passes by a stunning monastery If you’re seeking a more intimate and soulful experience on the Camino de Santiago, the Spiritual Variant of the Portuguese Way is a hidden gem that crosses through a place steeped in history, spirituality, and natural beauty: the Monastery of […]

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will pass over Galicia, Spain. This once-in-a-lifetime celestial event is the perfect opportunity for pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago to experience a blend of spirituality and cosmic wonder. Why the 2026 Solar Eclipse is Unmissable A total solar eclipse happens when the moon fully blocks the […]

The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James, is more than just a pilgrimage; it’s a journey of self-discovery, spirituality, and connection with nature. While many travelers embark on this iconic route for its historical and religious significance, few know about the hidden gem that intertwines with it: the Camellias’ Routes in Galicia. This unique combination of […]

If you are on the Camino Francés or you are about to walk it, you will probably know the most architectonical “jewels” of the Camino: the cathedrals. Cathedrals were and, indeed, still are the seat of the bishop and a centre of worship and mission. Although the reason why you are doing your camino is […]

It´s May, the time of year that xestas blossom but a xesta is more than a bush for many locals. If you are walking Portuguese camino, you will see it everywhere even on local car bumpers. Maybe you already know that indeed a xesta is the common broom or Scotch broom.  It is a kind […]

Have you got a craving for sweet foods? Then, Easter is your time for the Camino de Santiago. The Holy week or Easter is coming next week and this traditional festivity fills the Spanish tables with plenty of sweets and treats.  Most of these recipes are deep-rooted in Spanish and Galician traditions. Restaurants , bakeries, […]

Are you ready to walk your Camino in spring season? Spring can bring erratic weather behavior. After the winter break many albergues and hostels re-open to welcome pilgrims again so some months (mainly May and June) may start to get busier on the Camino Frances and Portuguese. The weather and landscape on the Camino de […]

If your intention is walking the Camino in February, you should take into account some facts which are characteristic of this time of year. So I suggest you should focus on some aspects which can be positive or negative depending on your personal way of doing the Camino. Firstly, the weather is not the ideal […]

According to the pilgrim´s office, more and more pilgrims are walking the Camino every year. The Pilgrim´s office provides the official data about the Camino and here you can check the influx data year by year or even month by month, the nationality of the pilgrims, the most popular routes and also, the starting points […]

Although everybody knows Camino Francés or French way, maybe you need to know about other Caminos and figure out which one is the most suitable for you. Each Camino has got different features and charms. You had better know a little about them before choosing which one is your next Camino. Here you have some […]