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How Much Does it Cost to Walk the Camino de Santiago?

How Much Does it Cost to Walk the Camino de Santiago?

When I began planning to walk my first Camino de Santiago, I found quite several guides on how to walk and details about the various routes. One resource I couldn’t find was how much does it cost to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain. 

Key Differences Between the Camino de Santiago and Via Francigena

Key Differences Between the Camino de Santiago and Via Francigena

It is important for pilgrims to know that the Via Francigena is completely unlike the Camino de Santiago in many ways. Beyond the obvious difference in distance, the Via Francigena is a more European route. The customs and languages are much more varied and there 

Sacred Steps: Walking the Camino Portugues 2019

Sacred Steps: Walking the Camino Portugues 2019

In the summer of 2019, I set out on my first Camino de Santiago pilgrimage along the ancient route from Portugal into Spain to Santiago de Compostela. I chose to walk the Camino Portugues for my first Camino for a number of reasons:  the historical 

How To: Train to Walk the Camino de Santiago

How To: Train to Walk the Camino de Santiago

A common question for those planning to walk the Camino de Santiago in France and Spain is what is the best way to train for the Camino? Depending on the route that you will walk, conditions on the Camino de Santiago can vary greatly. The 

How To: Select a Backpack for the Camino de Santiago

How To: Select a Backpack for the Camino de Santiago

The most frequent question for those planning to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain is: What is the best backpack for the Camino?  From size to fit to how you will carry your pack, selecting a backpack for the Camino is a balance of 

A Beginner’s Guide to the Camino de Santiago

A Beginner’s Guide to the Camino de Santiago

With any luck, you’ve found this page while researching the Camino de Santiago through Europe to learn more about pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella, Spain. Some pilgrims find the Camino through books or blogs. Others may learn about the Camino through movies, such as “The