Camino de Santiago - the cost of walking in 2026
There is no set Camino de Santiago cost. How much you spend depends on many factors. You can walk the Camino de Santiago for 25 Euros per person a day or spend over 50 Euros pp. per day. I've had days when I spent 20 Euros as well as 50-euro days on the same Camino. It all depends on how much you can and want to spend and how much comfort you need.
In this post, I’m elaborating on what you can get spending 25, 35, and 50+ Euros per person per day on the Camino, give a detailed breakdown of my Camino budget, and give some money-saving tips.
It’s important to remember that the cost may vary depending on the chosen Camino. Some routes work out cheaper than others. We’ve walked 10 different Camino de Santiago routes and noticed the difference, especially in accommodation prices. I’m going to compare the different routes and explain why some of them are more expensive than others.
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Camino de Santiago cost - 25, 35, and 50+ Euros per day
I’m giving an overview of what you can get walking the Camino on these budgets. It doesn’t mean you have to stick and stay only in public albergues if you have 25 Euros per day it just shows that most of the time it’ll be your best option. Accommodation and food are two main expenses on the Camino. Laundry and luggage delivery service are two other expenses many pilgrims have, both are optional. You can wash your clothes by hand and carry your backpack.
Some days you might have some extra expenses such as entrance fees, etc.
25 Euros per person per day
It's a very tight budget so be ready that some days you might spend more than that. Budget 100-200 euros extra for your trip.
- Accommodation - public albergues, 10-15 Euros.
- Food - grocery shopping - 10-12 Euros.
- Extras - 3-4 Euros.
35+ Euros per person per day
- Accommodation - private albergues, 15-20 Euros.
- Food - 15-20 Euros depending on if you cook or eat out. Breakfast - 4-5 Euros, a set lunch (Menu del Dia) - 10-12 Euros. Dinners are usually more expensive from 20 Euros per person. It's a lot cheaper to make food. Most albergues and hostels have a shared kitchen.
- Extras - 3-4 Euros.
50+ Euros per person per day
- Accommodation - a private room in a hotel, from 25 Euros per person (if you’re two people sharing a double room), from 40 Euros for a single room.
- Food - 15-30 Euros depending on if you eat out or make food. If you eat breakfast, lunch and dinner expect to spend 35+ Euros per person per day.
- Extras - 3-4 Euros.
- Luggage delivery - 7 euros per backpack per stage (optional).
Luggage delivery service
- Luggage delivery service - 6-7 Euros per backpack per stage.
If you want to track your daily expenses, you can install one of the travel spending apps on your phone.
The cost of accommodation on the Camino de Santiago
Your accommodation options on the Camino are quite diverse (especially on the popular Camino routes) from public and private albergues to hostels, hotels, and guesthouses.
Public (municipal) albergues
Albergues are hostels for pilgrims.
Public Albergues are the cheapest accommodation option on the Camino. They are exclusively for pilgrims walking or cycling the Camino. You need a Credential (a pilgrim’s passport) with stamps to stay at public albergues. The average price is 10-12 Euros per person per bed. Public albergues are usually quite big with a couple of rooms with bunk beds and shared facilities (showers, toilets, a kitchen).
On more popular Camino routes like the Camino Francés or the Camino Portuguese from Porto, you can plan your itinerary the way the you stay almost every night at a public albergue and pay 10-12 Euros per bed. Less popular routes have fewer public albergues - from time to time you’ll have no option but to stay in a private albergue/hostel.
Private albergues
The second cheapest accommodation option on the Camino. Anybody can stay there but most of the guests are usually pilgrims. Private Albergues cost 15-20 Euros per bed. They usually have better facilities and are smaller than public albergues. Some private albergues have private rooms as well. There are many private albergues on the main Camino routes, you’ll be able to find one at the end of every day.
Sometimes you can find albergues for donation.
Hotels and guesthouses
These are the most expensive and comfortable accommodation options on the Camino. Prices for a private room start at 40 Euros for a single room and 50-60 Euros for a double room. Staying in hotels every night, especially on longer Camino routes is expensive but I recommend doing it sometimes. It’s nice to have a good rest and some privacy. We usually stay in hotels at least once a week or even more often if we can find well-priced private rooms.
In some areas the prices of accommodation vary a lot depending on the season. Keep that in mind if you're planning to walk one of the coastal Camino routes.
Comparing public and private albergues and hotels
| Features | Public albergues | Private albergues | Hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 10-12 Euros | 15-20 Euros | from 40 Euros |
| Only for pilgrims | yes | no | no |
| Need a Credential to stay | yes | no | no |
| Can be booked | no | yes | yes |
| Can stay more than 1 night | no | yes | yes |
| Allow luggage delivery | no | yes | yes |
| Accept credit cards | no | usually | usually |
The cost of food on the Camino de Santiago
Grocery shopping and cooking
The cheapest food option is to buy food in supermarkets/shops and cooking. Most albergues have a communal kitchen that pilgrims can use. Some kitchens are well-equipped and have all you need for cooking, while some are basic. My advice is to check out the kitchen before you go shopping.
Most places on the Camino have at least a small grocery store where you can get bread, pasta, cheese, yogurt, fruit, and vegetables. Bigger towns and cities have supermarkets where you can get pretty much anything including takeaway meals that are usually cheaper than restaurants. We usually spend between 15 and 20 Euros per day on grocery shopping for two people. Depending on what you buy and for how many meals I’d recommend budgeting 10 Euros per person per day to buy enough food for 2 meals.
Breakfast
The Spanish are not very big on breakfast, most of them just drink a cup of coffee with a small pastry. Many cafes on the Camino offer breakfast that usually includes a cup of coffee, a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice, and a sandwich or a pastry. A breakfast like that costs 4-5 Euros.
In very busy and touristy parts of some Camino routes, you can find an English (eggs & bacon) or an American (sausages, eggs, cereal, etc.) breakfast as well. It costs between 8 and 10 Euros.
Spanish Tortilla (egg and potato omelet) is a good option for breakfast or even lunch if you are not very hungry. It usually comes with bread and is quite filling.
Lunch
Menú del Día is a set meal that includes a starter, a main, a drink (wine, beer, water, soda), bread, and dessert or coffee. It is a very popular lunch option everywhere in Spain not only on the Camino de Santiago. A typical menu costs between 10 and 14 Euros.
The quality of the menu varies. I had some amazing menus and some poor meals on the Camino. Usually, in cities and busy towns, menus have more options and are of better quality. The worst meals I had in albergues/restaurants in the middle of nowhere. After finishing my meal I was almost as hungry as before.
If you follow a special diet e.g. vegetarian or vegan in small towns/villages it might be difficult to find a suitable menu. In cities and bigger towns, it’s not a problem as many restaurants have vegetarian/vegan menu options. The best option for you is to cook for yourself.
Dinner
The most expensive meal on the Camino de Santiago. We don't often go out for dinner on the Camino but we do go out for a drink which is not expensive. Dinner in a restaurant with a glass of wine will cost you from 20 Euros per person depending on the place and chosen meal.
For a beer or a glass of wine at the bar, you’ll pay an average of 2-3 Euros. It may include a simple tapa. Many bars in Asturias and Galicia offer a free tapa with every drink you order. It might be a small portion of tortilla, peanuts, a small cheese or ham sandwich, etc.
Make sure to try typical Galician dishes Pulpo a la Feira (cooked octopus) and Pimientos de Padrón (fried green peppers) are great with beer. In Santiago de Compostela there are a couple of amazing tapas bars on Rúa do Franco and Rúa da Raiña streets.
If you’re planning to go out for a drink and a tapa regularly add 50 Euro (depending on how long you’re going to walk) to your total Camino budget.
Trying local food on the Camino de Santiago is a part of the experience. Some dishes are not to be missed e.g. Tarta de Santiago, tapas and pintxos, Pimientos de Padron, and Pulpo a la Feira are some of them.
Extra expenses on the Camino
Luggage delivery service on the Camino
The service is available on all major Camino de Santiago routes. The more popular the route is the more companies offer backpack delivery services. The average price is 7-8 Euros per backpack per stage. It might vary depending on the distance, route popularity, etc. You can use the service for the entire Camino or only for selective stages e.g. the tough ones that involve walking long distances or have steep climbs.
You can decide whether you need it or not on the way. Try to walk with your backpack and if it’s too heavy or too difficult you can always start using the luggage delivery service. It's important to remember that many public albergues don't allow luggage delivery which means you'll have to stay in private albergues or hotels.
Laundry
It is one of our main extra expenses on the Camino de Santiago. We do machine washing more or less twice a week. Many albergues (both public and private) have self-service washing machines and dryers that work with coins. The machines are usually quite big; you can share one load between 3 or 4 people. It’s 4 Euros per load for washing and 5 Euros for drying. If it’s a sunny day we hang our clothes outside, if it’s rainy and cold we use a dryer. Sometimes the machines are free but you have to buy detergent. Many people wash by hand.
Entrance fees
Walking is the main activity on the Camino. Usually, you’re too tired after a full day of walking to do any sightseeing but some attractions just can’t be skipped. Like the Cathedral of León on the Camino Francés or the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao on the Camino del Norte. I suggest adding 20-30 Euros extra for entrance fees and tickets.
The cost of transportation
You’re probably not going to use any on the Camino itself but you’ll have to get to the starting point of the route and back home from Santiago de Compostela. If you’re from Europe your transport expenses won’t be very high if you use one of the budget airlines. You can get to Madrid or Barcelona and from there catch a local flight, bus, or train to the starting point of your Camino route.
If you come from overseas e.g. US, Australia, Canada, etc. your international flight will be one of your biggest expenses.
To get back from Santiago, you can take a bus or a trail to Madrid, Porto, etc., and from there fly back home. I’d suggest adding 60-70 Euros to your Camino budget for local transport expenses.
There are direct flights with budget airlines from Santiago to the UK, Switzerland, Ireland, Italy, Malta, etc. If you buy your ticket a couple of months in advance you can get a really good deal e.g. a flight to the UK for 25 Euros.
The cost of travel Insurance for the Camino
This is an important thing to have if you're going to travel abroad and planning to do outdoor activities. Walking the Camino is not a high-risk venture but it's always recommended to have travel insurance that can cover your medical expenses (in case you need any), gear loss, or trip cancellation. Note, if you have a European Health Insurance card you don't need any extra medical insurance for Spain or Portugal. The cost of Camino travel insurance varies depending on the company, the policy, a person's age, etc.
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For walking the Camino de Santiago you don't need any special gear. There are two important items that you can bring for the Camino - comfortable walking shoes and a suitable backpack. These two you're going to use every day walking for hours. I'd recommend investing in both. You don't need heavy hiking boots for walking the Camino unless you're planning to walk it in winter.
In our opinion, a pair of light hiking shoes are great for walking the Camino. As for your pack, a 30-40l backpack should be enough. if your stuff doesn't fit in it means you're trying to pack too much. If you're planning to do some Camino training to prepare better for the pilgrimage it's best to wear the same hiking shoes and backpack you're going to use on the Camino.
The average cost of the essential Camino gear
| Essential gear | Average price |
|---|---|
| 36l backpack | from 100 US$ |
| Hiking shoes | from 100 US$ |
| Merino wool socks | from 20 US$ for 3 pairs |
| Quick-dry towel | from 9 US$ |
| Light sleeping bag | from 25 US$ |
| Water bottle | from 15 US$ |
| Headlamp | from 15 US$ |
| Hiking clothes (pants, T-shirts, a rain jacket, a cap) | from 150 US$ |
| Total | about 484 US$ |
This is the list of essential items one will need on the Camino. The given examples are for women, men's gear costs more or less the same.
More details on what to pack for the Camino for different seasons for men and women can be found in our Camino de Santiago packing post.
Comparing the cost of different Camino routes
As I mentioned above up to now we’ve walked 9 Camino de Santiago routes: Camino Francés, Camino Portuguese from Lisbon, Camino del Norte, Camino Primitivo, Camino Inglés, Camino Finisterre-Muxía, Via de la Plata, Camino del Salvador, and Camino de Gran Canaria. We’ve done all the major routes in Spain and Portugal. Portugal overall is a bit cheaper than Spain. Things like transport (local trains), hotels, and eating out.
The following routes can be walked on 25 Euros per person per day.
- Camino Francés
- Camino Portuguese from Porto
- Camino Primitivo
- Camino Finisterre-Muxía
- Camino Inglés
- Camino de San Salvador
It doesn't mean you can't walk other routes spending 25 Euro per day but it'll be more difficult due to the higher cost of accommodation and lack of public albergues.
Camino Francés, Camino Portuguese, and Camino Primitivo
The most popular Camino routes are the cheapest ones because they have more infrastructure for pilgrims; many municipal and private albergues, special pilgrim’s menus at restaurants, etc. The Camino Frances, the Portuguese Camino from Porto (both the Central and the Coastal Route), and the Camino Primitivo have public albergues pretty much at the end of every stage. You can plan your walk the way you stay 90% of the time at public albergues which means you’ll pay 10-12 Euros per person per night on average.
We have a detailed post on the cost of the Portuguese Camino.
Vía de la Plata & Portuguese Camino from Lisbon
On less popular Camino routes like the Via de la Plata or the Portuguese Camino from Lisbon, accommodation is more expensive. All public albergues on the Via de la Plata cost 12 Euros which is a bit more than on the Camino Frances. On the Portuguese Camino from Lisbon, there are few public albergues every other night we stayed at a guesthouse or a private albergues. On the other hand, eating out on these routes was less expensive.
Camino Finisterre-Muxía and Camino Inglés
Both routes are very short, 3-5 days even if you stay at hotels all the time it won’t ruin your budget. Both the Camino Finisterre and the English Way have enough public albergues and many private albergues you’ll be able to walk spending 25 per person Euros a day. The only problem on both routes is there are not many supermarkets but most of the towns have at least a small grocery store.
Camino del Norte
The Camino del Norte (the first half of it) was our most expensive route. The part of the route through Asturias and Galicia was more or less the same as other Camino routes. Northern Spain (the Basque Country and Cantabria) is overall more expensive than the rest of the country. Accommodation is significantly more expensive in the popular touristy cities such as San Sebastian and some small coastal towns in the Basque Country.
There are very few public albergues in the Basque Country. Most of the time pilgrims stay in hostels or hotels. Eating out is more expensive in Northern Spain. If you're on a tight budget it's not the best route to choose.
Camino de Gran Canaria
Out of the 9 Camino routes, the Camino de Gran Canaria worked out the most expensive per day. It's only 3-4 walking days so it didn't cost us a fortune. There are no albergues on the route pilgrims stay in hotels or guesthouses which are a lot more expensive. Cooking is not possible because most places don't have a kitchen which means you have to eat out 2-3 times a day. Our average our budget was 60 euros per person per day for this route.
Camino de Santiago money-saving tips
First of all, always make sure to have some cash with you. Public albergues and some private albergues don't accept credit cards. It's advisable to have some cash enough to pay for accommodation, food, etc. for a couple of days. On most routes, you find an ATM every day. We usually draw 300 Euros and when we have less than 40 Euros left we draw again. Most hotels, supermarkets, grocery stores, and restaurants accept cards.
Tip 1. Eating out every day adds quite a bit to the cost if you want to save money cooking is the way to go.
Tip 2. Book your international flight in advance many airlines have special prices for early booking. Find out which airlines fly from your destination and subscribe to their newsletter to make sure you won't miss their special offers. Use sites like Skyscanner to search for the cheapest flights. Book your local flights in advance. Many budget airlines often have great early booking deals, you can get a flight for 20-30 Euros.
Tip 3. From our experience, it's cheaper to walk the Camino if you're two or more people. A double or a triple room works out cheaper per person than a single room. If you're going to walk along you can always team up with another pilgrim and rent a twin room (with two single beds) it'll be cheaper than paying for a single room.
Tip 4. Cooking together is another way to save money. If you're several people cooking together you can split the cost of shopping. If you buy pasta, rice, etc. it's usually too much for one person and you end up leaving half of it in the kitchen.
Camino planning resources
- Choose the best Camino route for you | Many routes of the Camino de Santiago |
- Practical information for planning the walk | The Camino de Santiago - all you need to know |
- Use our recommendations for planning the Camino | The best Camino de Santiago tips |
- Find answers to the most popular questions about the Camino | Camino de Santiago FAQ |
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Hello, good morning from Poland 🙂
I plan to make the last part of Camino Portuguese in the second half of September 2023. The weather should be still good for walking, I hope ?
I would like to start in Redondela and follow a Spiritual Way. However, I am not sure if the 28 km boat trip is included in the entire route necessary for the pilgrimage to be considered "valid"?
If yes, I can begin in Redondela as the distance will be 94 km by foot + 28 km by boat, total 122 km. If not, I have to start from Vigo and add 16 km to the trail...
Is the Spiritual Way well marked compared to the main itinerary Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis - Padron ?
warm regards
Pawel
PS. Great site ! I'm really impressed !
Hello Pawel. Thank you for the comment. Though the Spiritual Way is the official part of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago I would suggest you start in Vigo to exclude complications with getting your Compostela. Vigo to Santiago de Compostela is the standard itinerary for the last 100 km on the Coastal Route of the Camino. As it says you should walk at least 100 km. I'm afraid the boat part might raise extra questions.
The trail is marked like the main route maybe a bit fewer arrows but it's still easy to follow.
Buen Camino
Wonderful information. Planning to do the camino in late August 2023. So looking forward to it, and have learned so much reading your information!
Hello Sandra. Thank you very much for the feedback. We're sure you'll enjoy the Camino de Santiago.
Buen Camino
Hello Sandra. Thank you very much for the feedback. We're sure you'll enjoy the Camino de Santiago.
Buen Camino
Thinking of walking the French Camino in September next year
Hello Gerry. September is a good time for walking the Camino though the French route is quite busy during that period.
Cheers
Great information
Hoping to do our first Camino in 2023
Planning a trip someday. Probably not for several years yet, but I want to start saving up!
Hello, Nicole. To walk the Camino is not expensive especially if you stay in public albergues and cook your own food. If you're from overseas plane tickets will probably be your main expense. I'm sure if you start saving up now you'll be able to save enough for the Camino.
Cheers
On zero to hero do you walk 3xweek for the whole course?
Hello, Koos. At least 3 times a week. Many people don't even have 3 days to train. Of course, if you have time you can walk every day you'll definitely benefit from it and your Camino walk will be easier.
Buen Camino
And are there any Senior Discounts? (after raving about insurance! lol)
As far as I know, there are no discounts on accommodation but entrances to museums and long-distance buses and trains do offer some Senior Discounts. I'd recommend inquiring about a discount every time you buy a ticket.
Hi, first of all, this website is so incredible, it was exactly what I needed on short notice. Amazing job!! I think most of my questions have been answered but here goes....I'm 68 years old, first trip, walking from Porto on the Coastal route. I was quoted 1295 for a trip planner/reservations but the only real important thing to me is a private room. I get by on 2 meals a day and don't need everything they supply except luggage transfer. Am I better off just doing it myself? I speak a lot of Spanish, (getting rusty) and I'll be there, landing in Lisbon, from May 17 to June 21st. I'm just worried about having a room.
Hello, Jana. Thank you very much for the comment. We have never used any company to plan our Camino walks and most people we met walking don't. You can arrange and book everything yourself including accommodation and luggage transfer. If you speak Spanish it'll be even easier to get around. In Portugal, many people speak good English. We have a detailed post on the Coastal Route of the Portuguese Camino https://stingynomads.com/portuguese-coastal-camino-stages/ where you can find 2 downloadable PDF files (in the second paragraph). One file contains places to stay along the route and the second one walking stages and distances between towns. Using these PDFs you can easily book your accommodation and plan your walk. As for luggage transfer you can contact directly one of the companies that provide the service. They charge 5-6 euros per stage per backpack. You can find information about it in the post I mentioned above. I'm sure if you do it yourself it'll be cheaper. You don't have to book your accommodation in advance for the entire route just 2-3 days ahead. This way your walk will be more flexible in case you need a rest day or want to walk a longer distance. Maybe you meet a nice group of people on the route and decide to stay in albergues with them just for the experience or share an apartment.
We walked the Portuguese Camino in May it's not the peak season yet I'm sure you'll be able to find private rooms.
Buen Camino
Hello, I'm planning on walking from mid July. Aged 60 woman, walking solo, fit. Any comments on restrictions or not due to COVID? I'm triple vaxxed
Hello, Mary. Which Camino route are you going to walk? The restrictions will vary depending on the country. I guess you'll be walking either only in Spain or in Portugal and Spain. Entry rules are different for travelers from different countries I don't know what country you're coming from. If you're from the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, or one of the EU countries, are fully vaccinated with one of the EU-approved vaccines, and have a certificate you shouldn't have any problem entering Spain or Portugal. For Spain, you have to fill out the Health Form Control and obtain a QR code. You can find more details on rules and regulations for traveling to Spain on the official site https://www.spth.gob.es/. The entry requirements for Portugal you can find on this site https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal. I'd suggest confirming the requirements with your airline before your trip they are always up-to-date with the constantly changing entry rules. Regulations might change by July depending on the situation the rules might be less or more strict.
Buen Camino
@Stingy Nomads,
Hello,
Thanks so much for the info. Do you have any knowledge as to wether full vaccination (including booster) applies to staying at public or private albergues or hotels?
Hello, Bettina. Thank you for the comment. We live in Portugal and here currently there are no restrictions on access to hotels, restaurants, bars, etc. Depending on the country of your origin to enter Portugal you need a vaccine certificate or a negative test. From what I've read it's the same in Spain. We're going to Spain next week then I'll know for sure. I'd recommend confirming entry rules and regulations for Spain/Portugal with your airline before your flight.
Buen Camino
Thank you so much for the detailed info and tips!
I am planning to hike the Camino in May/June or June/July. Do you have any tips on choosing the time of year, perhaps for weather/cost/beauty benefits?
I am a 22-year-old female of average fitness, looking to hike for about a month. My budget is quite tight, so the cheaper the better! I have been thinking the Camino Frances might be best, in terms of cost and safety as a solo female hiker. But the Camino del Norte and Portuguese from Lisbon sound more beautiful with the sea close by... I am just worried about the costs on these less popular routes, but perhaps if they are worth it, I should hike for a shorter period of time. Any advice would be welcome!
Hello, Leah. Thank you for the comment. We have a detailed post on the best time to walk the Camino de Santiago https://stingynomads.com/camino-de-santiago-best-time-to-do/ it might be helpful to decide when to walk the Camino. From our experience, May and June are our favorite months for walking especially if you want to walk the Portuguese Camino.
As for your question about the best route to walk the Camino Frances is a good one if you're on a tight budget and a solo hiker. The Portuguese Camino from Porto has a lot of budget accommodation (public and private albergues). The part of the route from Lisbon to Porto has very limited accommodation options so it's definitely more expensive plus that part goes inland. The accommodation on the Camino del Norte is quite pricey especially now because many public albergues on the route are currently closed. So it's definitely the most expensive route.
If you want to walk along the coast and stay on a tight budget I'd suggest doing first the Coastal Route of the Portuguese Camino from Porto, it'll take 12-14 days and after arriving in Santiago continue on the Camino Finisterre to the Galician Coast. In total it'll take you around 21 days to complete the route. May-June is a good time for walking these routes. They're not as popular as the Camino Frances but there are enough pilgrims you won't feel lonely. We have detailed posts on both Camino routes where you can find a lot of information including the cost and walking stages.
Buen Camino
Thank you for the great tips and insight on the Camino. This helps me to plan my Camino del Norte trip this summer better. Although I haven't planned everything thoroughly yet, I feel that the most stressful thing could be the accommodation. I don't want to go overboard with booking. Do you think that at the beginning and middle of June there will be enough auberges open on the North Way?
Hello, Madara. Thank you for the comment. As of now many public albergues on the Camino del Norte are closed I'm not sure if and when they're going to open this year. You don't have to book accommodation for the entire route but I'd recommend booking places a couple of days in advance especially in smaller coastal towns in the Basque Country, Cantabria and Asturias. There are not many budget accommodation options and albergues on the Northern Way compared to the Camino Frances or the Portuguese Camino. The coast of Northern Spain is a popular summer holiday destination though June is just the beginning of the season. We have a detailed post on the Camino del Norte where you can find a PDF file with places to stay along the route you can use it for planning your walk and checking for accommodation. https://stingynomads.com/camino-del-norte-stages/
Buen Camino
First timer camino in june/July all being well. . Trying to decide which ty
Camino,last 100km route option or back further at start. Not sure, flying in from Dublin, where do I start. Solo traveller, 54, med fitness. Also, I need to check terrain, re mountain trails, flat, hills etc. Re Accom, can I just start walking and at end of day without booking I will b able to get Accom, in public hostel?. Lots to consider, as u can Prob tell, only just starting research this
lolll thanks for any advice. Btw love name to site. Cheers Anna.
Hello, Anna. Thank you for the comments. Planning your first Camino can be overwhelming there are so many things to consider. We have many posts on different Camino routes that might be helpful in your planning https://stingynomads.com/camino-de-santiago/. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
Buen Camino
Brill very thorough loads of info many thanks stay well, A.
Awesome Information on this site - thanks so much!!
Can I ask you honest opinion?
I am going to hike the Camino in June. I cannot decide between the North/French or Portuguese way.
My motivation is following a the unexpected passing of my brother recently. I am seeking experience to reflect, connect with other and learn on my pilgrimage.
I have no restrictions with time on the trail or costs. I will be waling solo so am keen to meet some people and I am in my 20s and quite fit.
My doctor told me about the Camino first when I searching for a way to escape and reflect for some time. He completed the French way.
I love the coast hence was drawn to the North/Portuguese's.
What would you recommend?
Upon completion; I am heading to Peru to complete a trek in the Andes. I am planning 6 months of walking/trekking/ seeing the world before returning to....
Hello, Allie. Thank you for the comment. I'm very sorry to hear about your brother. Based on your preferences and fitness level I think the Camino del Norte is the best route for you. The scenery on the route is spectacular. June is a great time for walking del Norte. There will be enough pilgrims on the route we met many solo pilgrims of younger age on del Norte than on other Camino routes. It's a bit more adventurous Camino.
We've done some treks in Peru in South America as well you might find some useful information on our site.
Buen Camino
Awesome information. Walking the Frence way in September 2022.
Wonderful blog! I’m looking for adventures on a budget as a single woman navigating it on my own. Thanks for doing this work!
Hello, Ea. Thank you very much for the comment! The Camino is a great and budget-friendly adventure. I met many single female pilgrims on all Camino routes. I'm sure if you do the Camino you'll enjoy the walk and meet many lovely people.
Buen Camino
I am just now exploring the possibility of walking the Camino de Santiago. I am 60 yrs old but I am in good physical health. I run 3.5 miles nearly every day.
Myself and a friend are beginning to make arrangements to hike the Portuguese route starting in Lisbon - September 2022.
Thank you for the hiking tips and money saving ideas!!
Hello, Karen Sue. Thank you very much for the feedback! We have a detailed guide and itinerary for the Portuguese Camino from Lisbon it might be helpful in your planning https://stingynomads.com/camino-fatima-walk-lisbon-porto/
Buen Camino
I am planning doing part of the Camino from Sarria with a friend or two during September 2023. I would love to do a longer walk, but getting annual leave restricts the length of my holiday.
But now I have a bee in my bonnet and are considering doing it on my own December 2021. Do you think accommodation will be a problem due to COVID or not?
Hello, Surene. There are many places to stay on the route from Sarria to Santiago. I'm sure you'll be able to find accommodation unless the Covid situation in Spain changes drastically. You can check availability now and maybe even book albergues and if something doesn't work out cancel your bookings. You can find a downloadable PDF file with places to stay along the Camino from Sarria in this post https://stingynomads.com/camino-frances-sarria-santiago-walk/
Buen Camino
@Stingy Nomads, Thank you. Your blog has been really helpful and enticing me to fulfil this dream. By the way, my colleague Mandia Heydenrych (Schreuder) says she knows you from schooldays?
We're glad you've found our blog helpful. If you have any questions about the Camino don't hesitate to ask.
Yes, Campbell knows your colleague Mandia, they went to the same school.
Cheers
@Surene, I too am doing part of the Camino from Sarria, did you end up going in December or are you still waiting till Sept '23?