How much does it cost to do the Camino?
Total Trip Costs Most pilgrim budgets fall in the $30-60 (€25-50) per day range, meaning a 30-day walk would cost $900-1800 (€750-1500). If you don’t already have hiking gear, new gear could easily cost $300-600 (€250-500) if you need to get new footwear, backpack and sleeping bag.
What is the most beautiful Camino route?
Camino del Norte. The Northern Way is arguably the most scenic, running along the Bay of Biscay coast from foodie San Sebastián, via Bilbao and Santander and an array of beautiful beaches, to Oviedo; from here you can join the Camino Primitivo to reach Santiago.
How many weeks does it take to walk the Camino?
To walk the full Camino Frances, it typically takes 30-35 days, walking between 25-27km each day.
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.
How fit do you need to be to do the Camino?
In order to say you’ve ‘officially completed’ the Camino de Santiago, you need to have walked a minimum of 100km. There’s no time limit though, meaning you can add in the odd rest day, or break the route into shorter, more leisurely sections.
Which is the most popular Camino de Santiago?
The Camino Francés or the French Way is the most popular of all the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes. It has featured in many books and films, (The Way), and it has the best infrastructure of all the Caminos.
Where does the Camino Ingles start in Spain?
The Camino Ingles has two possible starting points; both are ports in Northern Spain: A Coruna and Ferrol. From Ferrol to Santiago it is about 110km and from A Coruna only 75km – not enough to claim a Compostela in Santiago. Both of these routes meet up near a village called Hospital de Bruma.
Do you need a packing list for the Camino de Santiago?
The Camino de Santiago is one long, incredible journey. Having a packing list that only includes the essentials will make your journey easier. It’s likely to turn into one of your fondest memories, but you need to come well-prepared if you want to experience it fully.
How long does the Camino de Santiago take?
This Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route starts in St Jean Pied de Port on the French side of the Pyrenees and finishes about 780km later in Santiago. It will take most people about a month to walk and about two weeks to cycle – our walking guide is broken into 32 stages that you can see on the left side of this page.