{"id":36797,"date":"2019-04-30T09:25:30","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T09:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/prod.pilgrim.es\/plan-your-way\/tips-to-start\/"},"modified":"2025-04-02T14:49:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T14:49:34","slug":"tips-to-start","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/plan-your-way\/tips-to-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Advices before starting The Way."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"plannigBeforeStarting\">\n\t<section id=\"navegationPlannig\">\n\t\t<h1>Planning: Before Starting<\/h1>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-grid p-grid-cols-2 md:p-grid-cols-3 lg:p-grid-cols-5 p-gap-6 lg:p-gap-10 p-pt-10\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/plan-your-way\/tips-to-start\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-rounded-lg p-bg-primary p-flex p-flex-col p-justify-start p-text-white p-p-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-bagpack p-text-6xl\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-text-sm p-pl-2 p-font-bold\">Before <br> starting<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/plan-your-way\/guidance-during-the-way\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-rounded-lg p-bg-optional p-flex p-flex-col p-justify-start p-p-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-pilgrim p-text-6xl\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-text-sm p-pl-2 p-font-bold\">During <br> the Way<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/plan-your-way\/tips-once-in-santiago\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-rounded-lg p-bg-optional p-flex p-flex-col p-justify-start p-p-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-cathedral p-text-6xl\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-text-sm p-pl-2 p-font-bold\">Upon <br> Arriving in Santiago<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/plan-your-way\/how-to-get-to-galicia\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-rounded-lg p-bg-optional p-flex p-flex-col p-justify-start p-p-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-galicia p-text-6xl\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p 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onclick=\"showContent(event, 'documentos-1')\">The\n\t\t\t\t\t\tpilgrim\u2019s credential: What is it? Where to get it? Where to stamp it?<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"p-question p-block p-text-start\" onclick=\"showContent(event, 'documentos-2')\">The\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCompostela: What is it? 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How?<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"p-question p-block p-text-start\" onclick=\"showContent(event, 'ruta-2')\">Which\n\t\t\t\t\t\tis the easiest route?<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"p-question p-block p-text-start\" onclick=\"showContent(event, 'ruta-3')\">Which\n\t\t\t\t\t\tis the shortest route?<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"p-question p-block p-text-start\" onclick=\"showContent(event, 'ruta-4')\">Which\n\t\t\t\t\t\tis the longest Camino?<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"p-question p-block p-text-start\" onclick=\"showContent(event, 'ruta-5')\">What is\n\t\t\t\t\t\tthe most beautiful part of the Camino?<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"p-question p-block p-text-start\" onclick=\"showContent(event, 'ruta-6')\">Which\n\t\t\t\t\t\tpoint do I start from?<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"p-question p-block p-text-start\" onclick=\"showContent(event, 'ruta-7')\">How do\n\t\t\t\t\t\tI get to the starting point of the route?<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button 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Ingl\u00e9s?<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"p-question p-block p-text-start\" onclick=\"showContent(event, 'ingles-3')\">What\n\t\t\t\t\t\tto see on the Camino de Santiago Ingl\u00e9s?<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<!-- Content -->\n\t\t<div id=\"content-question\" class=\"p-w-full md:p-w-2\/3 p-p-6\">\n\t\t\t<div id=\"mochila-1\" class=\"p-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">What should I carry in my backpack?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tRemember that carrying a lot of weight over many kilometers can weaken your strength and cause\n\t\t\t\t\tdiscomfort in your ankles and knees. That\u2019s why your luggage should only contain what is\n\t\t\t\t\tessential. What do we consider essential? Below is a list of basic items every pilgrim\n\t\t\t\t\tshould have:\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Hiking boots<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Light, ergonomic backpack<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Trekking clothes<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Cap\/hat<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Comfortable footwear<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Water bottle<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Sleeping bag<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Walking staff<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Toiletries<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Documentation<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\tAnd many other items that we discuss in more detail here: <a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/what-do-i-carry-in-my-backpack-to-do-the-camino\/\" class=\"p-underline\">What\n\t\t\t\t\tShould I Pack in My Backpack to Do the Camino de Santiago?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"mochila-2\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Should I bring a first-aid kit?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Although most towns you pass through will have a pharmacy, supermarket with a pharmacy section,\n\t\t\t\t\tor even health centers, it\u2019s still a good idea to bring a small emergency kit. Among other\n\t\t\t\t\tthings, the first-aid kit should include:\n\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Sterile gauze<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Bandages<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Adhesive bandages<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Anti-inflammatory medicine and\/or aspirin<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Compeed<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Rubbing alcohol<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Betadine<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Sunscreen (the sun will be your companion all day, so it\u2019s essential to protect yourself\u2014\n\t\t\t\t\t\tpay special attention to your left side, which will be exposed to the sun from early\n\t\t\t\t\t\tmorning until sunset)<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Vaseline, moisturizing cream, or anti-chafing creams<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Antihistamines for allergies<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Small scissors<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"mochila-3\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">What clothes should I bring in summer?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Basic toiletries: a bar of solid shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrush, a comb, sunscreen, and foot\n\t\t\t\t\tcream. Basic first aid: scissors, tweezers, spray disinfectant, some band-aids, a few ibuprofen\n\t\t\t\t\tand antihistamine tablets. For walking in summer, it\u2019s also advisable to bring some hydration\n\t\t\t\t\tsupplements.\n\t\t\t\t\tIn summer, your backpack should not weigh more than 5 kg without water. Here\u2019s what you can\n\t\t\t\t\tbring:\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>One set of clothes for walking<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Socks and underwear<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>A very small camping towel<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>A pareo to complement the small towel if needed or to cover your shoulders, etc.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>A sun hat and a scarf<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Sandals<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>A small flashlight and a Swiss army knife (optional)<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>A travel clothesline (optional)<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>A wallet for your passport, credential, phone, and money<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Rain gear and a large umbrella<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>A sleeping bag and a liner<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"dinero-1\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">What budget do I need?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>If you want to experience the Camino de Santiago just like a medieval pilgrim, you can do so on a\n\t\t\t\t\tminimum budget. Conversely, there are also options for a more \u201cluxury\u201d approach. For the average\n\t\t\t\t\tpilgrim, the maximum daily amount needed is around 30\u20ac, which includes:\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Public, municipal, or parish hostel: 6-8 \u20ac\/night.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Breakfast: ~3\u20ac (usually coffee and a pastry).<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Lunch: 8-10\u20ac for the typical pilgrim\u2019s menu.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Dinner: 8-10\u20ac for the typical pilgrim\u2019s dinner.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\tIt\u2019s wise to set aside around 8-10\u20ac a day for unforeseen expenses or unexpected purchases\u2014like\n\t\t\t\tmedicines, band-aids, snacks between stages, a bottle of water, laundry, a final-stage beer, or\n\t\t\t\tentrances to monuments\u2014anything you might need during the day.\n\t\t\t\tIf you find the daily amount for lunch and dinner in restaurants too high, you can form a group and\n\t\t\t\tbuy necessary groceries in supermarkets. Almost every town along the Camino will have at least one\n\t\t\t\tbasic store. This approach can significantly reduce your daily budget. \n\t\t\t\tOnce you reach your starting point, the on-route expenses are minimal, but you still need to factor\n\t\t\t\tin any costs prior to that point, such as gear purchases: if you already enjoy hiking or cycling,\n\t\t\t\tyou likely have the gear. Otherwise, you\u2019ll need to invest in the necessary equipment. And if you\n\t\t\t\tcome back wanting to explore more Jacobean routes, you\u2019ll already have what you need. Typically,\n\t\t\t\tthe largest single expense is good footwear\u2014your feet are your main resource, so don\u2019t skimp on\n\t\t\t\tquality boots.\n\t\t\t\tIn addition, consider the travel cost to the start of your Camino and from Santiago back home. Two\n\t\t\t\timportant factors: the distance between your home and the chosen starting point (depending on how\n\t\t\t\twell connected it is) and how far in advance you purchase tickets (the earlier, the cheaper).\n\t\t\t\tIf your budget allows for more comfort, you\u2019ll find a wide range of higher-quality dining options\n\t\t\t\talong the Camino, including rural houses, hotels, charming pazos, and even physiotherapy clinics to\n\t\t\t\thelp you reach Santiago in top form.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"dinero-2\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Should I carry cash, or is it easy to find\n\t\t\t\t\tATMs along the way?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>In most of the towns you\u2019ll pass through, the main banks have ATMs. Also, many establishments\n\t\t\t\t\taccept card payments. Still, it\u2019s wise to carry some cash for small purchases or in case a\n\t\t\t\t\tstore\u2019s payment system is down.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"documentos-1\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">The pilgrim\u2019s credential: What is it? Where\n\t\t\t\t\tto get it? Where to stamp it?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The pilgrim\u2019s credential is essentially a pilgrim\u2019s ID. It stays with you throughout the journey\n\t\t\t\t\tto verify that you\u2019ve traveled, on foot, by bike, or on horseback, the Camino de Santiago.\n\t\t\t\t\tYou can request it at the beginning of your route from the offices of various Friends of the\n\t\t\t\t\tCamino associations, parishes, local council offices, and some public hostels in starting\n\t\t\t\t\tpoints. It\u2019s recognized as an official document and is the only valid certificate for obtaining\n\t\t\t\t\tthe Compostela in Santiago.\n\t\t\t\t\tThe credential is a folded card with spaces for stamps from hostels, monuments, or\n\t\t\t\t\testablishments you pass each day\u2014pilgrims are expected to get at least two stamps per day. At\n\t\t\t\t\tthe Pilgrim\u2019s Office, they only verify the dates and confirm you have completed at least 100 km\n\t\t\t\t\ton foot\/horseback or 200 km by bicycle. If you lose your credential, they can\u2019t confirm your\n\t\t\t\t\tjourney, meaning no Compostela. \n\t\t\t\t\tFor more information, check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/plan-your-way\/pilgrims-accreditation\/\" class=\"p-underline\">The Pilgrim\u2019s Credential<\/a>.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"documentos-2\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">The Compostela: What is it? Where do I apply\n\t\t\t\t\tfor it?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The Compostela is a document that indicates you\u2019ve completed at least the last 100 km on foot\n\t\t\t\t\tor 200 km by bike of the Camino de Santiago. It\u2019s issued by ecclesiastical authorities after\n\t\t\t\t\tverifying your stamps in the pilgrim\u2019s credential. They\u2019ll also ask about your reasons for\n\t\t\t\t\tundertaking the Camino\u2014these must be religious, spiritual, or a personal quest to receive the\n\t\t\t\t\tCompostela. You can get it at the Pilgrim\u2019s Office (R\u00faa do Vilar, 1. 981 568 846), where you can\n\t\t\t\t\talso request the Pilgrim\u2019s Certificate if your reasons for walking the Camino were more\n\t\t\t\t\ttouristic or sporting. There\u2019s also an \u201cIn memoriam\u201d document for families of those who have\n\t\t\t\t\tdied along one of the Camino routes. Find more info in the section on <a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/plan-your-way\/the-compostela\/\" class=\"p-underline\">The Compostela<\/a>.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"camino-1\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Which Camino should I choose?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The \u201cauthentic\u201d Camino de Santiago, and the one most faithful to the historical pilgrimages,\n\t\t\t\t\tstarts right at your doorstep. Modern life, however, makes that difficult, so there are now\n\t\t\t\t\testablished routes and starting points. Your first decision is choosing which route. There are\n\t\t\t\t\tmany Jacobean routes, all well marked by the famous yellow arrow. They guide you through\n\t\t\t\t\twonderful places across the peninsula. The main Caminos de Santiago are:\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/french-way\/\" class=\"p-underline\">Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/portuguese-way\/\" class=\"p-underline\">Camino Portugu\u00e9s<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/the-silver-route\/\" class=\"p-underline\">V\u00eda de la Plata<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/english-way\/\" class=\"p-underline\">Camino Ingl\u00e9s<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/northern-way\/\" class=\"p-underline\">Camino del Norte<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/primitive-way\/\" class=\"p-underline\">Camino Primitivo<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/sanabres-way\/\" class=\"p-underline\">Camino Sanabr\u00e9s<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\tFor first-time pilgrims, the most recommended is the Camino Franc\u00e9s, because it has the most\n\t\t\t\taccommodation options, clearer signage, easier route, and the greatest number of monuments, culture,\n\t\t\t\tand history. You\u2019ll feel more supported and safe, yet still immersed in the Jacobean spirit. After\n\t\t\t\texperiencing this route, you\u2019ll be ready for any other. You\u2019re not obliged to start on the Camino\n\t\t\t\tFranc\u00e9s, but it\u2019s certainly the best way to discover one of today\u2019s most significant social and\n\t\t\t\ttouristic phenomena.\n\t\t\t\tWhen choosing which Camino, consider your budget. For instance, the Camino Franc\u00e9s can be done\n\t\t\t\tentirely in public hostels, whereas other routes often require private hostels, hostels\/pensions,\n\t\t\t\tor hotels. Also think about your means of travel\u2014some Caminos are better suited for specific types\n\t\t\t\tof pilgrims. The Camino Franc\u00e9s is perfect on foot, the V\u00eda de la Plata is more ideal for horses,\n\t\t\t\tand the coastal routes and the Primitivo are better for cyclists.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"camino-2\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">How difficult is the Camino?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Anyone in reasonable shape can walk the Camino. You don\u2019t need special training or to be highly\n\t\t\t\t\tathletic. For many, the first week is the biggest challenge. For those used to hiking or plenty\n\t\t\t\t\tof walking, it\u2019ll feel easier. It\u2019s definitely doable. If you can\u2019t or don\u2019t want to walk for\n\t\t\t\t\ta whole month, pick a shorter section or just the last 100 km of any route into Santiago.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"camino-3\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">When is the best time?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The busiest months on the Camino de Santiago are July and August, but the heat can be too\n\t\t\t\t\tintense. May, June, and September are ideal times because the weather is pleasant, there\u2019s less\n\t\t\t\t\train, and there are plenty of fellow pilgrims. Easter can also be good\u2014temperatures aren\u2019t too\n\t\t\t\t\thot or cold. You can really walk any time of year, though autumn can be quite rainy and winter\n\t\t\t\t\trather cold.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"camino-4\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Which is the best Camino for beginners?\n\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tIt\u2019s a personal choice depending on what you seek\u2014community, solitude, physical challenge, etc.\n\t\t\t\t\tHere are the five most popular routes in 2021:\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Camino Franc\u00e9s &#8211; 55%<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Camino Portugu\u00e9s &#8211; 19%<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Camino Primitivo &#8211; 6%<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Camino Ingl\u00e9s &#8211; 6%<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Camino del Norte &#8211; 5%<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<strong>The Camino Franc\u00e9s and the Camino Portugu\u00e9s offer the best infrastructure<\/strong>, meaning\n\t\t\t\tyou\u2019ll find accommodation roughly every 10-20 km, and places to eat about every 5 km. That\u2019s good if\n\t\t\t\tyou want the option of shorter stages. Because these two routes have more pilgrims, they also\n\t\t\t\tprovide a greater sense of community. However, they can feel crowded in summer, making it harder\n\t\t\t\tto find lodging.\n\n\t\t\t\t<strong>The Camino Primitivo and the Camino del Norte are physically more demanding<\/strong> due\n\t\t\t\tto terrain and distances. Sometimes, you won\u2019t find any caf\u00e9s or accommodation for 30 km. But the\n\t\t\t\tscenery is spectacular, and the mountainous terrain can be incredibly rewarding.\n\n\t\t\t\t<strong>The Camino Ingl\u00e9s is short and not very long overall<\/strong>, so you can complete it in\n\t\t\t\tfive days. If you have limited time and enjoy solitude, it might be ideal for you.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"camino-5\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">How many stages does the Camino have?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>The Camino Franc\u00e9s has 32 stages.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>The Camino Ingl\u00e9s has 6 stages.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>The Camino del Norte has 34 stages.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>The Camino Portugu\u00e9s has 25 stages.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>The Camino Primitivo has 14 stages.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>The V\u00eda de la Plata has 38 stages.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"camino-6\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Where does the Camino de Santiago start?\n\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The most popular route of the Camino de Santiago is about 800 km long. It begins in Saint Jean\n\t\t\t\t\tPied de Port, France, and crosses western Spain to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. The other\n\t\t\t\t\troutes start at:\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Camino Franc\u00e9s: Saint Jean Pied de Port<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Camino del Norte: Ir\u00fan<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>V\u00eda de la Plata: Seville<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Camino Portugu\u00e9s: Porto or Lisbon<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Camino Primitivo: Oviedo<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Camino Aragon\u00e9s: Somport<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"camino-7\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">How long does it take to complete the Camino\n\t\t\t\t\tde Santiago?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>It depends on where you start. Common options:\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>From Pamplona: about 28 days.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>From Logro\u00f1o: about 25 days.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>From Burgos: about 20 days.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>From Le\u00f3n: 12 to 15 days.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>From Ponferrada: around 8 days.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>From Sarria: 4 to 7 days.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"camino-8\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">How many kilometers do you walk on the Camino\n\t\t\t\t\tde Santiago?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The most popular route is about 800 km long, starting in Saint Jean Pied de Port, France, crossing\n\t\t\t\t\tto Santiago de Compostela, Galicia. Distances for other routes:\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Camino Portugu\u00e9s: 600 km<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Camino del Norte: 830 km<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Camino Ingl\u00e9s: 110 km<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Camino Primitivo: 260 km<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>V\u00eda de la Plata: 1000 km<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Finisterre and Muxia Way: 90 km<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"camino-9\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Want to leave from your home? Discover all the\n\t\t\t\t\tCamino variants<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Medieval tradition holds that the Jacobean route started at one\u2019s own doorstep, and many pilgrims\n\t\t\t\t\tback then also returned home on foot, lacking any other means of transportation. If you want to\n\t\t\t\t\tstart from your own home, know that there are various Camino variants that eventually merge\n\t\t\t\t\twith the main routes.\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Camino de Madrid:<\/strong> leaves from Spain\u2019s capital, crosses the Guadarrama\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMountains, traverses Segovia, Valladolid, and Le\u00f3n before merging with the Camino Franc\u00e9s\n\t\t\t\t\t\tat Sahag\u00fan.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Camino Aragon\u00e9s:<\/strong> links the Spain-France border at Somport with Puente la\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReina in Navarre, where it joins the Camino Franc\u00e9s.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Camino Primitivo:<\/strong> the very first known route, taken by King Alfonso II\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cEl Casto\u201d in the 9th century to visit the Apostle\u2019s tomb. It starts in Oviedo and\n\t\t\t\t\t\tmerges with the Camino Franc\u00e9s in Melide.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Camino del Salvador:<\/strong> also known as Camino de San Salvador, joins Le\u00f3n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tand Oviedo. Traditionally, pilgrims would divert to Oviedo to visit the Cathedral of San\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSalvador. Once in Oviedo, you\u2019d follow the Primitivo until reconnecting with the Camino\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFranc\u00e9s at Melide.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Camino de la Lana:<\/strong> starts in Alicante, passes through La Mancha, and\n\t\t\t\t\t\treaches Burgos, linking with the Camino Franc\u00e9s. Little known, it likely dates back to the\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNeolithic era, due to the region\u2019s involvement in the wool trade.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Camino de Levante:<\/strong> starts in Valencia and crosses five regions before\n\t\t\t\t\t\treaching Galicia, uniting the peninsula\u2019s two great seas. It merges with the V\u00eda de la\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPlata in Zamora.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Camino Vasco del Interior:<\/strong> was historically a fundamental Jacobean axis\n\t\t\t\t\t\tduring Roman times, as it was the main route from Ir\u00fan to inland Spain. It starts in Ir\u00fan\n\t\t\t\t\t\tand meets the Camino Franc\u00e9s at Santo Domingo de la Calzada (La Rioja).<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Camino de la Monta\u00f1a:<\/strong> or Viejo Camino (\u201cOld Way\u201d), begins in Bilbao and\n\t\t\t\t\t\tjoins the Camino Franc\u00e9s at Villafranca.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Camino de Le Puy:<\/strong> also called Via Podiensis, departs from Le Puy in Velay\n\t\t\t\t\t\tand reaches Roncesvalles, where it joins the Camino Franc\u00e9s.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Coastal Portuguese Camino:<\/strong> starts in Porto and heads north along the\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcoast (you enter Galicia by ferry from A Guarda, not from Tui, pass by Vigo, and can see\n\t\t\t\t\t\tthe C\u00edes Islands). It meets the traditional Portuguese route in Padr\u00f3n, continuing on to\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSantiago.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Camino de Invierno (\u201cWinter Way\u201d):<\/strong> chosen by many pilgrims in winter to\n\t\t\t\t\t\tavoid the snowy mountains of O Cebreiro. It starts in Ponferrada, crosses all four Galician\n\t\t\t\t\t\tprovinces following the Sil River.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Route of the Sea of Arousa and the Ulla River:<\/strong> this maritime-fluvial\n\t\t\t\t\t\troute commemorates the arrival by sea of the Apostle\u2019s remains. Once in Pontecesures, you\n\t\t\t\t\t\twalk the Portuguese route to Santiago.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Camino Baztan\u00e9s:<\/strong> begins in Bayonne and ends in Pamplona, linking to the\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCamino Franc\u00e9s. It\u2019s 109 km packed with history, used in medieval times by pilgrims,\n\t\t\t\t\t\tkings, and armies. Hence the dedicated restoration efforts by the Friends of the Camino\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAssociation.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/routes\/\" class=\"p-underline\">Other variants<\/a> include: Camino de Bayona, Camino del\n\t\t\t\tEbro, Camino del Sureste, Camino Sanabr\u00e9s, Camino de C\u00e1diz, Camino Moz\u00e1rabe, the Catalan Camino\n\t\t\t\tvia S. J. de la Pe\u00f1a, Catalan Camino via Zaragoza, and so on.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"ruta-1\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Do I need to plan the route? How?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>It\u2019s recommended to leave home with a logically planned itinerary but not a completely rigid\n\t\t\t\t\tschedule, as the terrain varies and weather conditions can change.\n\n\t\t\t\t\tIt helps to have a minimum idea of each stage and then adapt along the way. Study the\n\t\t\t\t\tdifficulty of the stages, possible obstacles, accommodations, weather, and so on. With that\n\t\t\t\t\tin mind, you can make better on-the-spot decisions if anything unexpected happens.\n\n\t\t\t\t\tIf you choose the Camino Franc\u00e9s, you\u2019ll find more services and conveniences than on other\n\t\t\t\t\troutes\u2014distances between towns (often around 10 km) are short, and there are plenty of\n\t\t\t\t\tpilgrim-oriented facilities like hostels, pensiones, restaurants, etc. Although it\u2019s a long\n\t\t\t\t\troute, it has the most services, minimizing surprises you might encounter.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>How to plan the route?<\/strong>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tOnce you decide your starting point, you\u2019ll see there are pre-established stages that most\n\t\t\t\t\tpilgrims follow, but you aren\u2019t required to do them exactly. You can adapt each stage to your\n\t\t\t\t\tphysical condition and age. Usually, people walk around 20 km a day, but if you\u2019re young and\n\t\t\t\t\tin good shape, you can do between 30-35 km daily, remembering to take a rest day every week\n\t\t\t\t\tor so.\n\n\t\t\t\t\tIf you\u2019re over 55, 10-15 km per day is typically recommended. If you have any medical\n\t\t\t\t\tcondition, be sure to plan your stages near accessible assistance points.\n\n\t\t\t\t\tIf <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/plan-your-way\/with-your-family\/\" class=\"p-underline\">you\u2019re doing\n\t\t\t\t\t\tthe Camino with children<\/a> under 12,\n\t\t\t\t\tstages shouldn\u2019t exceed 15 km a day, ideally mixing shorter and slightly longer ones. Note\n\t\t\t\t\tthat traveling with older people or kids raises the likelihood of unforeseen issues due to\n\t\t\t\t\ttheir limitations, so don\u2019t push yourself to a certain destination if energy is low;\n\t\t\t\t\texcessive fatigue or demotivation the next day can make things worse.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"ruta-2\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Which is the easiest route?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The easiest is widely considered the Camino Ingl\u00e9s, in northern Galicia. Officially, there are\n\t\t\t\t\ttwo starting points: the port cities of A Coru\u00f1a and Ferrol, located 75 km and 113 km from\n\t\t\t\t\tSantiago, respectively.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"ruta-3\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Which is the shortest route?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The shortest is also the Camino Ingl\u00e9s, in northern Galicia. Again, it has two official\n\t\t\t\t\tstarting points: A Coru\u00f1a (75 km from Santiago) and Ferrol (113 km).<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"ruta-4\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Which is the longest Camino?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The V\u00eda de la Plata is the longest Camino route. It starts in Seville, although there\u2019s an\n\t\t\t\t\textension from C\u00e1diz (the Camino Moz\u00e1rabe). Its total length is about 1000 km, divided into 38\n\t\t\t\t\tstages.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"ruta-5\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">What is the most beautiful part of the\n\t\t\t\t\tCamino?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The Camino Franc\u00e9s is the most popular and, for many, the most beautiful route.\n\t\t\t\t\tNevertheless, of all Camino routes, the Portuguese Camino perhaps offers the most\n\t\t\t\t\tvariations\u2014coastal, central, or interior. One drawback is that the hostel network isn\u2019t as\n\t\t\t\t\trobust as on the Camino Franc\u00e9s.\n\t\t\t\t\tSignage is continually being updated and improved. Don\u2019t worry\u2014if you plan your Portuguese\n\t\t\t\t\tCamino with Pilgrim, we\u2019ll handle everything for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"ruta-6\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Which point do I start from?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>As mentioned several times, the traditional pilgrimage started at one\u2019s home, each person\n\t\t\t\t\tmaking their own route to Galicia. But that\u2019s often complicated today, so there are commonly\n\t\t\t\t\trecognized starting points such as Roncesvalles, Somport Pass, Oviedo, the Puente de Santiago,\n\t\t\t\t\tand more.\n\n\t\t\t\t\tThe first factor is how much time you have to spend on the Camino. You can decide how many\n\t\t\t\t\tdays you\u2019ll walk and pick your starting point. It\u2019s helpful to <a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/routes\/\" class=\"p-underline\">check the stages<\/a> of your chosen route and\n\t\t\t\t\tchoose the departure town based on how many days you have available.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"ruta-7\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">How do I get to the starting point of the\n\t\t\t\t\troute?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The \u201ctrue\u201d Camino de Santiago begins at your own home, but in most cases pilgrims travel to one\n\t\t\t\t\tof the many official starting points of the Jacobean routes. To find out the best way to reach\n\t\t\t\t\tthose points, check our dedicated page, where you\u2019ll see key arrival options and the main\n\t\t\t\t\tmeans of transport for each location.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"ruta-8\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Where do I sleep?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The major Camino routes have several types of accommodation, though some pilgrims choose to\n\t\t\t\t\tcamp with a tent in a quiet spot along the way. Common lodging types:\n\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Public hostels<\/strong>: municipal or parish<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Private hostels<\/strong><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Hostals\/Pensions<\/strong><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Hotels<\/strong><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Rural houses<\/strong><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>\u201cPazos\u201d (historic manors)<\/strong><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\tOn the most popular Caminos, you\u2019ll find both public and private hostels in nearly every town. Key\n\t\t\t\tdifferences:\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Public hostels:<\/strong> called municipal or parish, often staffed by public\n\t\t\t\t\t\tofficials, volunteers, or priests. Many simply operate on a donation basis, although some\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcharge a small set fee of around 6-8 euros. It\u2019s not possible to book in advance\u2014beds are\n\t\t\t\t\t\tassigned first-come, first-served\u2014which matters in high season. Also note that walkers\n\t\t\t\t\t\tget priority over cyclists, as bikes can travel faster.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong>Private hostels:<\/strong> charge a set fee, typically 10-16 euros per night, may\n\t\t\t\t\t\toffer room choices and pilgrim menus, among other services. You can reserve these.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\tThe busiest Caminos typically have a hostel (public or private) in each town\u2014for example, the\n\t\t\t\tCamino Franc\u00e9s has them at every stop, making it easier to find accommodation. By contrast, the\n\t\t\t\tV\u00eda de la Plata has fewer hostels, and in some segments, only basic lodging is available.\n\n\t\t\t\tMany prefer to complete each stage in a more relaxed way, certain they have a room waiting with\n\t\t\t\thot water and all the comforts of a rural house, pazo, or hotel.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"hacer-1\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Guided Camino or on your own?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>This largely depends on your personal preferences and budget. If you\u2019re adventurous, you can\n\t\t\t\t\tdo it on your own, planning daily stops and visits spontaneously. Keep in mind that on the\n\t\t\t\t\tless-traveled Caminos, you may not always find public hostels or a variety of lodging options\n\t\t\t\t\tin every stage, and might have to move on to another town.\n\n\t\t\t\t\tIf you want to make the most of your time, schedule visits, and secure accommodations in\n\t\t\t\t\tadvance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/plan-your-way\/\" class=\"p-underline\">Pilgrim can tailor-make your Camino<\/a> to\n\t\t\t\t\tyour needs and tastes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"hacer-2\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Alone or in a group?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Most experienced pilgrims recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/el-camino-de-santiago-solo\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"p-underline\">doing the Camino de Santiago alone<\/a>. One\n\t\t\t\t\tof the Camino\u2019s aims is self-discovery, so traveling alone makes you more receptive to the\n\t\t\t\t\tthings you\u2019ll encounter.\n\n\t\t\t\t\tEven if you start alone, you\u2019ll soon meet other pilgrims along the way who are in the same\n\t\t\t\t\tsituation. You\u2019ll share stories and experiences with people from all over the world. It can\n\t\t\t\t\tbe quite memorable. In short, you\u2019re never really alone on the Camino unless you want to be.\n\n\t\t\t\t\tAnother advantage of going solo is that at public hostels, single walkers often get priority\n\t\t\t\t\tbased on the traditional rules of Jacobean hospitality, where \u201cthe most vulnerable first\u201d is\n\t\t\t\t\tfavored.\n\n\t\t\t\t\tIf you\u2019d rather <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/camino-de-santiago-organized\/\" class=\"p-underline\">travel as a group<\/a>, that\u2019s\n\t\t\t\t\tjust as valid. Whether you go alone is a personal decision, but both ways are equally good.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"hacer-3\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">On foot, by bike, or on horseback?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The easiest route is known as the Camino Ingl\u00e9s in northern Galicia. Officially, the starting\n\t\t\t\t\tpoints are the port cities of A Coru\u00f1a and Ferrol, 75 km and 113 km away from Santiago,\n\t\t\t\t\trespectively.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"hacer-4\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Doing the Camino de Santiago with a pet\u2014can\n\t\t\t\t\tI take my dog?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The easiest route is known as the Camino Ingl\u00e9s in northern Galicia. Officially, the starting\n\t\t\t\t\tpoints are the port cities of A Coru\u00f1a and Ferrol, 75 km and 113 km away from Santiago,\n\t\t\t\t\trespectively.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"hacer-5\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Do I need any specific physical preparation\n\t\t\t\t\tfor the Camino de Santiago?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The easiest route is known as the Camino Ingl\u00e9s in northern Galicia. Officially, the starting\n\t\t\t\t\tpoints are the port cities of A Coru\u00f1a and Ferrol, 75 km and 113 km away from Santiago,\n\t\t\t\t\trespectively.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"hacer-6\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Signage recommendations: road hazards<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The easiest route is known as the Camino Ingl\u00e9s in northern Galicia. Officially, the starting\n\t\t\t\t\tpoints are the port cities of A Coru\u00f1a and Ferrol, 75 km and 113 km away from Santiago,\n\t\t\t\t\trespectively.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"primitivo-1\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Where does the Camino de Santiago Primitivo\n\t\t\t\t\tstart?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The total distance of the Camino Primitivo is about 321 km, typically completed in two weeks. It\n\t\t\t\t\tstarts at Oviedo\u2019s cathedral and finishes in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It\u2019s\n\t\t\t\t\tconsidered the hardest of all the Camino routes because of numerous ascents and descents. The\n\t\t\t\t\troute crosses two Spanish provinces, Asturias and Galicia, and offers a great nature experience\n\t\t\t\t\twith good infrastructure. In 2019, only 4% of Camino pilgrims (around 16,000 people) chose the\n\t\t\t\t\tPrimitivo route.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"primitivo-2\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">How many kilometers is the Camino de\n\t\t\t\t\tSantiago Primitivo?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Distance &#8211; 321 km<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Number of days needed &#8211; 12-14<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Starting point &#8211; Oviedo, Asturias<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Average cost &#8211; 25-30 euros per person\/day<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Accommodation &#8211; public and private hostels, hotels, pensions<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"primitivo-3\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">What to see on the Camino de Santiago\n\t\t\t\t\tPrimitivo?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>The cider bars of Oviedo<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>The church of Santa Mar\u00eda del Naranco<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Beautiful landscapes along the entire route<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>La Ruta de los Hospitales<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>The Roman wall of Lugo<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"primitivo-4\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Which is the toughest stage of the Camino\n\t\t\t\t\tPrimitivo?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>I don\u2019t think it\u2019s much harder than the Camino Franc\u00e9s. The main difference is that the\n\t\t\t\t\tPrimitivo is mountainous for most of the journey, but it\u2019s much shorter than the Franc\u00e9s, which\n\t\t\t\t\thas more flat stretches. For me, the Le Puy route and the Camino San Salvador were a bit more\n\t\t\t\t\tchallenging.\n\t\t\t\t\tYou\u2019ll see children and older pilgrims on the Primitivo without issues\u2014people from age 6 to\n\t\t\t\t\t80. A bit of training beforehand usually suffices. It\u2019s truly a gorgeous route. You\u2019ll love\n\t\t\t\t\tit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"frances-1\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Where does the Camino de Santiago Franc\u00e9s\n\t\t\t\t\tstart?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>According to the Pilgrim Assistance Office, over 180,000 people walked the Camino Franc\u00e9s in\n\t\t\t\t\t2019, starting from different points. 50% completed just the last 100 km from Sarria.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"frances-2\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">How many kilometers is the Camino de\n\t\t\t\t\tSantiago Franc\u00e9s?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The entire Camino Franc\u00e9s (from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela) is about 780 km.\n\t\t\t\t\tIt crosses four Spanish regions: Navarre, La Rioja, Castile and Le\u00f3n, and Galicia.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"frances-3\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">What to see on the Camino de Santiago\n\t\t\t\t\tFranc\u00e9s?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Virgen de Biakorri &#8211; d\u2019Orisson<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Alto del Perd\u00f3n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Le\u00f3n Cathedral<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>The Passo Honroso bridge at Hospital de \u00d3rbigo<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>The Cruz de Ferro<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>La Rioja\u2019s vineyards<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>The Templar Castle of Ponferrada<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>The eucalyptus forests in Galicia<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Santiago de Compostela<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"norte-1\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Where does the Camino de Santiago del Norte\n\t\t\t\t\tstart?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Nowadays, the Camino del Norte starts in Ir\u00fan, a coastal Spanish town on the French border, and\n\t\t\t\t\tfollows the rugged northern coast of Spain to Ribadeo, in Galicia. There, it heads inland toward\n\t\t\t\t\tSantiago and connects with the Camino Franc\u00e9s at Arz\u00faa. Pilgrims wanting to combine the Camino\n\t\t\t\t\tdel Norte with the Primitivo can leave the Norte soon after Villaviciosa to link with the\n\t\t\t\t\tPrimitivo in Oviedo.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"norte-2\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">How many kilometers is the Camino de\n\t\t\t\t\tSantiago del Norte?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The Camino del Norte stretches about 865 km across Galicia, Asturias, the Basque Country, and\n\t\t\t\t\tCantabria.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"norte-3\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">What to see on the Camino de Santiago del\n\t\t\t\t\tNorte?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>The Basque Coast<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>San Sebasti\u00e1n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>San Juan de Gaztelugatxe<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>San Vicente de la Barquera<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Santillana del Mar and the Altamira Caves<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Llanes<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Oviedo<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Cudillero<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Luarca<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>A Coru\u00f1a<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"portugues-1\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Where does the Camino de Santiago Portugu\u00e9s\n\t\t\t\t\tstart?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The total distance from Porto to Santiago depends on the route you choose: the coastal route is\n\t\t\t\t\tabout 280 km, the central route is about 260 km. Another option is starting in Lisbon, making\n\t\t\t\t\tabout 630 km in total up to Santiago.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"portugues-2\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">How many kilometers is the Camino de\n\t\t\t\t\tSantiago Portugu\u00e9s?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>It\u2019s about 260 km from Porto and around 620 km if you start from Lisbon.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"portugues-3\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">What to see on the Camino de Santiago\n\t\t\t\t\tPortugu\u00e9s?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Pontevedra<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Tui<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Coimbra<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Tomar<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Santar\u00e9m<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Lisbon<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Barcelos<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"ingles-1\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">Where does the Camino de Santiago Ingl\u00e9s\n\t\t\t\t\tstart?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The Camino Ingl\u00e9s begins in the Galician port cities of Ferrol (118 km) or A Coru\u00f1a (75 km) and\n\t\t\t\t\truns south to Santiago de Compostela.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"ingles-2\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">How many kilometers is the Camino de\n\t\t\t\t\tSantiago Ingl\u00e9s?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Camino Ingl\u00e9s is only 120 km, starting from A Coru\u00f1a\/Ferrol, Spain. It\u2019s one of the least\n\t\t\t\t\ttraveled routes (3.5%) of the Camino, making it a good option if you want a short journey to\n\t\t\t\t\tget a taste of the experience.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"ingles-3\" class=\"p-content p-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"p-text-xl p-font-bold p-mb-10 p-text-secondary\">What to see on the Camino de Santiago\n\t\t\t\t\tIngl\u00e9s?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"p-list-disc p-my-5 p-ml-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Torre\u00f3n Dos Andrade<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>The Tower of Hercules (Torre de H\u00e9rcules)<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Monte de Deus Viewpoint<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>Betanzos<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<section>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-text-center p-my-10\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p-text-xl p-text-secondary p-font-bold\">Other tips about the Camino<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>Find the best recommendations for walking the Camino de Santiago<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"p-max-w-4xl p-mx-auto\">\n  <div class=\"p-grid p-grid-cols-1 md:p-grid-cols-2 lg:p-grid-cols-3 p-gap-8\">\n        <div>\n      <a href='\/planificar\/consejos-en-el-camino\/'>\n        <i class=\"icon-pilgrim p-text-4xl p-text-primary\"><\/i>\n        <hr class=\"single-bar p-my-2\">\n        <div class=\"p-flex p-justify-between\">\n          <p>Tips During the Way<\/p>\n          <i class=\"icon-arrow p-self-center\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n        <div>\n      <a href='\/planificar\/consejos-al-llegar-a-santiago\/'>\n        <i class=\"icon-cathedral p-text-4xl p-text-primary\"><\/i>\n        <hr class=\"single-bar p-my-2\">\n        <div class=\"p-flex p-justify-between\">\n          <p>Tips Upon Arriving in Santiago<\/p>\n          <i class=\"icon-arrow p-self-center\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n        <div>\n      <a href='\/planificar\/como-llegar-a-galicia\/'>\n        <i class=\"icon-galicia p-text-4xl p-text-primary\"><\/i>\n        <hr class=\"single-bar p-my-2\">\n        <div class=\"p-flex p-justify-between\">\n          <p>Tips on How to Get to Galicia<\/p>\n          <i class=\"icon-arrow p-self-center\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n        <div>\n      <a href='\/planificar\/como-llegar-a-los-puntos-de-inicio-de-cada-camino\/'>\n        <i class=\"icon-signage p-text-4xl p-text-primary\"><\/i>\n        <hr class=\"single-bar p-my-2\">\n        <div class=\"p-flex p-justify-between\">\n          <p>Tips on Starting Points<\/p>\n          <i class=\"icon-arrow p-self-center\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n        <div>\n      <a href='\/planificar\/senalizacion-del-camino\/'>\n        <i class=\"icon-signage p-text-4xl p-text-primary\"><\/i>\n        <hr class=\"single-bar p-my-2\">\n        <div class=\"p-flex p-justify-between\">\n          <p>Tips on Camino Signage<\/p>\n          <i class=\"icon-arrow p-self-center\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning: Before Starting Before starting During the Way Upon Arriving in Santiago How to Get to Galicia How to Get to the Caminos Luggage Backpack &#8211; What should I carry in my backpack? 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