How long is the northern route of the Camino?
825km
The route of the Camino del Norte is 825km long. Pros: Experience the beautiful coast of northern Spain. Less challenging than the mountainous Camino Primitivo.
How hard is the Camino del Norte?
The start of the Camino del Norte is quite challenging; two long ascends and descends on the way to San Sebastián. The scenery on the first day is amazing – one of the most beautiful walking days on the route. Most of the time the Camino goes through the mountains and forest, no road walking.
What is the most popular route for Camino de Santiago?
The French Way
The French Way (Spanish: Camino Francés) is the most popular of the routes. It runs from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port on the French side of the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles on the Spanish side before making its way through to Santiago de Compostela through the major cities of Pamplona, Logroño, Burgos and León.
How do I get a Camino passport?
The Camino passport is an official Camino document and will be issued to you with your Camino pre-departure pack if you have planned a trip with RAW Travel. They can also be purchased for a few euros at one of the pilgrims offices on the Camino or from the Australian friends of the Camino.
How much does Camino de Santiago cost?
A train ticket Santiago de Compostela – Madrid, 31 Euro. Extras (entrance fee, laundry, etc.) – 45 Euro or 1,4 Euro per day average. I didn’t use luggage transfer service but if you’re going to use it add 5 Euro to your daily budget.
What is the best month to walk the Camino?
July and August are the most popular months, though they can be unpleasantly hot, with scorched vegetation. May-June and Sep are the best time to walk the Camino de Santiago, as the weather is lovely, downpours less likely, and you’ll have plenty of company along the way – but it won’t be quite as crowded.
Do albergues have blankets?
While most albergues will provide disposable or washable sheets and pillow cases, and some offer scratchy wool blankets as well, you’ll need to carry some bedding of your own for warmth and comfort.
Which is pilgrimage route on the Camino de Santiago?
Camino Frances/The French Way The Camino Frances is the most popular of all the Camino de Santiago Routes.
What is the distance of the El Camino de Santiago?
About the Camino. For anyone who has never heard of it, the Camino De Santiago is a 790 km (500 miles) pilgrimage across the country of Spain (including it’s mountains).
Where is El Camino de Santiago?
Beginning at several points in France, El Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James) stretches across northern Spain, ending in Santiago de Compostela , located in the northwestern corner of the country. Alternate routes also begin across Europe, and within Spain itself, but the 780-kilometer (nearly 500-mile)…
Where is the Camino Santiago?
The Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James) is a large network of ancient pilgrim routes stretching across Europe and coming together at the tomb of St. James (Santiago in Spanish) in Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain.