Camino packing list - 13 essential items
Planning your first pilgrimage walk and wandering what to pack for the Camino de Santiago? Choosing the right gear and not packing too heavy is important for the successful walk. We've walked 10 Camino de Santiago routes and learnt from our experience what to bring with and what to leave out. I've created this Camino packing list to make packing easier for fellow pilgrims. Hope it helps you to choose the right items.
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3 most important Camino items to pack
1. Backpack
It's important to choose the right backpack for the Camino de Santiago. I usually walk with a 30-40L (depending on the season) backpack. It is more than enough especially if you're not planning on carrying a laptop/mirror camera, etc. as I did. Remember, the bigger backpack the more unnecessary stuff you’ll fit in. If you walk in summer you can get away with a 30-35L backpack.
For hiking in winter or late fall/early spring when you need warmer clothes a 40-45L backpack for men and women will be big enough. Make sure your backpack has a rain cover or buy a separate one.
If you use a luggage transfer service you can bring a big backpack/suitcase and walk with a day pack carrying only valuables, water, and snacks. Make sure your daypack is comfortable for walking. Osprey Talon 22 Hiking Backpack or smaller Osprey Daylite 15L Daypack are great options.
Read more on the best backpacks for the Camino.
2. Shoes
It's importance to bring a good pair of shoes for the Camino. You’ll spend 5-8 hours a day walking in them. We recommend walking the Camino, especially longer routes, in hiking shoes, not in sneakers. We walked a part of the Portuguese Camino from Lisbon in our running shoes. At first, they were very comfortable but after a couple of days of walking on cobblestones, our feet were destroyed.
If you buy a new pair of shoes wear them for a while before you start the pilgrimage. Even very good shoes might cause blisters when new. If you're planning to do some Camino training the best is to train in the same shoes you're going to walk the Camino.
Read our recommendation for the best shoes for the Camino de Santiago.
Suggested shoes for women
In the last 2 years I've walked five Camino routes in my current Merrell Moab hiking shoes. They're comfortable and light. I got light rain a couple of time and my feet didn't get wet but in heavy rain they wouldn't work. I never had any blisters but I always wear them with Merino wool socks.
For walking the Camino in the winter when it rains a lot and on some routes, you can even get snow I can recommend Salomon GTX boots. These shoes are amazing for more challenging hiking routes and walking in bad weather conditions e.g. heavy rain or snow.
I compare different shoes on the Camino in this YouTube video.
Suggested shoes for men
Campbell currently has Merrell Moas shoes (men's version). He's done a couple of Camino routes and several coastal hikes in them. These shoes are a great; light, durable, relatively waterproof, comfortable, and have a good grip.
For off-season when you can get a lot of rain and occasional snow Campbell wears waterproof hiking boots Salomon Ultra 3 Mid GTX. They are very comfortable and light, stay dry for hours, and keep your feet warm especially if you wear merino wool socks.
3. Socks
We're big fans of Merino wool socks. We wear them always when we walk the Camino. I did a test run last year on the Spiritual Variant. I walked one day in Merino wool socks and one in synthetic hiking socks. I didn't get any blisters wearing the Merino socks and my feet didn't sweat though it was a hot and long walking day. I changed my synthetic hiking socks after 2 hours because my feet started chafing. I have 3 pairs of Danish Endurance socks that I've been using for the last 4 years.
Just like me Campbell always hikes and walks the Camino in Merino woold socks.
We like the Merino wool socks so much that we even wrote a separate article on them.
10 essential items for your Camino packing list
These are the standard items that we usually pack for the Camino de Santiago. Some of them might be not necessary depending on the Camino route and your accommodation type. E.g. if you walk the Coastal Route or Litoral Way of the Portuguese Camino you won't need hiking poles when for the Camino Frances and Camino Primitivo they will be very helpful. If you stay in hotels you won't need a sleeping bag but if you stay in public albergues you'll need one.
1. Trekking pants
I usually walk in stretchy leggings the same I use for running and exercising. They are comfortable and light, stretch a lot, dry quickly, and take up little space. I always pack two pairs of pants. Some people prefer walking in hiking pants. I wear long pants/leggings even in summer for extra sum protection.
Campbell always walks in quick-dry hiking pants. For summer you can bring a pair of long trekking pants and a pair of hiking shorts or as an option buy a pair of convertible pants with zip-off legs.
2. Hiking shirt
Depending on what you prefer to wear for hiking it can be a long-sleeve top or a running T-shirt. I usually pack two running tops; one long sleeves and one short-sleeve. Even for walking in summer wearing a thin long-sleeve top is good for extra sun protection.
Campbell usually wears a hiking shirt or running T-shirt on the Camino. They’re great; light, comfortable, breathing, dry very quickly, and easy to wash. Pack two shirts.
Walking in summer always apply sunscreen on open areas of your body.
3. Rain jacket or poncho
I suggest packing either one. In Northern Spain, it rains quite a lot throughout the year. If you walk in July or August the chances of rain are smaller. We walked some shorter routes without having any rain. For spring/early fall you can get away with a rain poncho. For the rest of the year, a good waterproof jacket is a must-have.
Campbell usually packs his rain jacket for the Camino. In the peak summer months, you can get away without it but I still recommend bringing a rain poncho and a rain cover for your backpack.
4. Flip-flops
Flip-flops or any other comfortable footwear are a great item to pack for the Camino. It's an amazing feeling when after a long walking day you take off your hiking shoes and put on flip-flops. They're great to have for wearing in albergues, on the beach, and outside.
5. Headwear
For the summer months, it’s a must-have item. Most of the Camino routes go through open areas without any shade, so you will have to protect your head. I don't like hats and prefer walking in a cap.
A hat works better for sun protection as it covers your neck as well. Sunglasses are another useful item to add to your Camino packing list.
6. Quick-dry towel
A quick-dry towel is a useful item to add to your Camino packing list. It is very light, packs small, dries quickly (as you can guess from the name), durable, and come in many different colors. If you stay in hotels you get towels but most albergues don't provide them or you have to pay extra.
7. Sleeping bag
In our experience, most albergues provide blankets but usually, without covers, I prefer to use my sleeping bag, and if it's cold I use it with a blanket. A light sleeping bag with a comfort temperature limit of +12°C/55°F will be good for sleeping indoors even in winter.
If you walk the Camino in summer, you can pack a silk liner instead. We walked a couple of Camino routes in July and often it was too hot at night to use a sleeping bag.
If you plan to stay in hotels you don't need to carry a sleeping bag or liner, all hotels and guesthouses provide blankets and bedding.
8. Water bottle
We prefer carrying a reusable water bottle over buying plastic bottles every day. Tap water in Spain and Portugal is usually fine to drink. I didn't drink tap water in the Meseta part of the Camino Frances as I heard from other pilgrims that they had stomach issues after drinking tap water there.
9. Headlamp
Having a headlamp on the Camino is very useful if you're planning to stay in albergues. The lights are usually turned off quite early so if you want to read or find something in your backpack you can use a headlamp. You'll need it in the mornings if you start walking very early in the dark.
10. Trekking poles
We use trekking poles a lot for hiking in the mountains. For walking the Camino we don't usually take them but I know many pilgrims do. Trekking poles are great if you have knee or hip problems, shin splint, etc. They help a lot to reduce stress on joints. We used them on some routes with many ascents and descents e.g. the Camino Primitivo, Camino de San Salvador, or Camino de Gran Canaria.
Other useful items to pack for the Camino
2-3 of pairs of underwear.
A change of clothes (for sleeping/wearing in albergues).
A fleece. It's always nice to have a soft and warm fleece. Even in summer if you start walking early it might be a bit chilly.
A neck bag. You can carry your documents and valuables in a neck bag.
A travel lock. Some albergues have lockers but don’t have locks if you want to lock your valuables pack a travel lock.
Toiletries. Your normal stuff that you usually take traveling but in smaller containers.
First aid kit. You can buy a ready-made kit, take out some unnecessary stuff, and add whatever extra you need.
A Credential (Camino passport) is a small paper book with your name where you collect stamps from albergues, hotels, churches, restaurants, etc. along the way. You need it to stay at public albergues and to get your Compostela certificate in Santiago.
A book or Kindle. You usually have time for reading in the evening.
Do you want to read something fun or interesting about the Camino? Campbell just finished reading a whole bunch of novels that playoff on the Camino. See our reviews of some of the Top Novels on the Camino de Santiago. Some of them are fun, some of them are interesting and some of them are strange.
If you need practical information for planning the pilgrimage check out our post that contains useful tips for planning and walking the Camino.
Camino de Santiago planning resources
- Learn more about the Camino | A detailed guide to the Camino de Santiago |
- Calculate your estimated Camino budget | The cost of walking the Camino de Santiago |
- More packing tips for the Camino de Santiago | Camino de Santiago: To Walk Far, Carry Less |
- What are the origins of the Way of St.James? | History of the Camino |
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Hi, I have been looking for a detailed blog of the camino and this is just amazing. I've spent the last few hours doing a deep dive through all the camino blogs. Ye have outlined everything and really helped with trivial questions e.g. packing list. I hope to complete the Camino Frances the end of this Summer. Everything is so well detailed this page is amazing. I think Stingynomads is the best name for a travel blog ever!!!
Best of luck with future hikes:)
Hello, Julie. Thank you very much for the comment. We're very happy you've found our blog helpful. If you have any questions regarding your Camino walk don't hesitate to ask.
We're planning to walk the Portuguese Camino in May with our 9-month-old daughter. We're very excited to be back on the Camino with a new family member.
Buen Camino
A useful reminder of what to take, thanks. (completed 2nd half of Frances 2019, then Covid struck!). As we are returning to complete Frances next month, I have a question and recommendation to add.
The Q is about us using trail runners instead of hiking boots. You say that you do not recommend running shoes, but what are your thoughts on trail runners? They are tougher and Nike do a Goretex one that is soooo comfortable.
The recommendation is about looking after your feet. Merino socks for sure but after a recommendation from a very experienced Austrian mountain hiker, we took Gehwol Extra foot cream. After a full days walking and shower, massaging your feet with this cream is sublime and keeps your feet deodorised, soft & energised, and never a blister in sight!
Hello, Robin. Thank you for the comment. I think trail runners will be fine for walking the Camino Frances. We walked the Portuguese Camino in our running shoes and it didn't go well but there was a lot of walking on cobblestones. On the French Camino you don't walk for days on cobblestones or hard surfaces it's more of a mixture of footpaths, gravel roads, and tarred roads.
Thank you very much for the recommendation. I'll add it to our post.
Buen Camino
@Stingy Nomads, Thanks for the reply. Thought you may want to know that your replies do not appear to be notified to the poster. As a blogger and YTer I know how valuable this is for engagement.
Have fun in May - Buen Camino
Just heard that our flight from LGW to Biarritz has been cancelled - aargh. Now looking at going to Bilbao/Pamplona/SJPdP or Bilbao/Bayonne via San Sebastien/SJPdP. Any recommendations?
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I'm sorry to hear about your flight. There are flights from LGW to Pamplona with a connection in Madrid it's a bit of a loop but maybe the easiest way of getting there. From Pamplona, it's quite easy to get to SJPDP. It's not the cheapest flight though operated by Iberia. If you don't find suitable flights then fly first to Bilbao it's quite a bit cheaper than a flight to Pamplona. From Bilbao take a bus to Pamplona. There are many direct buses, the journey takes 2 hours, the price is 15 euros. You can check for buses and buy a ticket online on the Autobuses La Union website.
I'm not sure if you've seen our post on getting to SJPDP but here it is https://stingynomads.com/st-jean-pied-de-port-how-go-get/
Cheers
Very helpful, did some many notes from this site!
Doing Camino (Porto - Santiago) from 30/4/22 - 13/5/22 and hope evrtng will be great ...
All the best to all pilgrims ....
Hello, Gali. Thank you very much for the comment. I'm sure everything will be great and you'll enjoy the walk.
Buen Camino
Thank you so much for the wonderful work you ave done here to help us fellow pilgrims! I am heading off to the Camino Norte start of April and have two questions - is it possible to walk each stage and not pre-book accomodation (I was hoping there were albergue's as there was on the Camino Francis) and secondly, do I need to take a sleeping bag? Your guides are so incredibly helpful and I thank you deeply for the help you've provided me. Phil
Hello, Phil. Thank you very much for the comment! There are albergues on the Camino del Norte both private and public in April most of them are usually open. April is not the peak season for the Camino I'm sure there will be beds available. The only thing to keep in mind is the current Covid situation. Last year some public albergues on different Camino routes were closed. I'd suggest checking for accommodation for a day or two in advance just to see if there is anything available. If not you can always adjust the itinerary a bit that you don't end up a day in a place with no or very expensive accommodation. In cities and bigger towns, it won't be a problem but in small places, it can be.
I'd recommend taking a light sleeping bag on the Camino especially if you're going to stay in public albergues. We walked del Norte in October and used our sleeping bag quite a lot.
All the best. I'm sure you'll have a great experience on the Camino del Norte.
Hello there! Great site! So much helpful information! I am looking at doing the Camino this Sept/Oct, will be my first time in Spain. Any suggestions for that time of year?
Hello, Frankie. Thank you for the comment. We walked the Camino Frances in September and the Camino del Norte in October. I'm not sure which route you're going to walk. From my experience, I can say that September and the first half of October are usually quite warm with not much rain. It's a bit chilly in the mornings/evenings I'd definitely recommend packing a long-sleeve fleece and long pants for the Camino. In Galicia (the end of the Camino) you might get some rain having a rain poncho or a thin rain jacket and a rain cover for your backpack is a good idea. On the Camino Frances in September in the mornings, I started walking in a hiking shirt, a thin rain jacket/a fleece, and long pants. During the day I usually took off my jacket/fleece and wore only a shirt.
Buen Camino
Hi there, I've decided to do the Camino North in May. Should I pack warmer clothing than normal for that time of year?
Hello, Gino. You can pack normal summer clothing for walking the Camino in May. I'd just recommend having a long-sleeve fleece to wear in the evenings and mornings as it still can be a bit chilly.
Buen Camino
I like your site and very well presented. Planning my first trip this year. Being my first would love to do Del Norte but should I think small and do Frances as a start. Pretty good shape doing a lot of walking every day. Would like to start mid-June to avoid the crowd and enjoy the nice weather.
Hello, Richard. Thank you very much for the comment. You can walk del Norte as your first Camino the distance on both routes is more or less the same. The only advantage of walking the French Camino is that there are more albergues it's easier to find budget accommodation. We walked del Norte before the French Way in fact the Frances was our 6th Camino. We like walking along the coast so we enjoyed del Norte more than the Frances. Mid-June is a great time for del Norte I'm sure you'll have no problem completing the route.
Buen Camino
Hello. Great information! Love your site! This is my first camino. I will be walking Camino Frances mid March. Plan on taking my time and would like to walk all the way to end of the world. I am flying into Madrid and it appears best route is fly into Pamplona and then bus to SJPDP. Do you agree? I have not booked the Madrid to Pamplona flight yet. Should I do so in advance or could I grab a flight when I arrive? Once I get to SJPDP, I would like to stay a day or so to get acclimated to the time. Any thoughts on where to stay? After the camino walk, I’ll have about a month in Europe and am interested in exploring more of Spain and/or Portugal. I realize this is outside of the camino scope, but any thoughts?
Thank you, again, for a great site. And thank you in advance for any suggestions.
Best,
Zahra
Hello, Zahra. Thank you for the comment. We have a detailed post that explains how to get to St.Jean Pied de Port from different cities https://stingynomads.com/st-jean-pied-de-port-how-go-get/ In March it might be better and easier to get there from Paris through Biarritz. There is no direct bus from Pamplona to St.Jean in March you'll have to take a taxi/shuttle. It's all explained step by step in the post. As for the flight, I'd suggest booking it in advance. You can monitor prices online airlines often have specials or discounts for the off-season.
You can find accommodation recommendations at the end of the above post.
I guess you'll have time to explore Europe in April. We live in the south of Portugal (the Algarve) and April is a great time to come here. There are many walking routes along the cliffs with stunning views that are great to do in the spring. I'm not sure if you'll feel like doing a multi-day route after the Camino but if so we can recommend the Fishermen's Trail https://stingynomads.com/fishermens-trail-rota-vicentina-itinerary/ We absolutely loved it. April - May are great months for visiting the south of Spain (Andalusia) as well. You can combine a beach holiday with cultural travel. Visit Seville, Granada, Ronda, Corodoba, beaches of Malaga. I, personally, love that part of Spain, it's very colorful and lively.
Buen Camino
@Stingy Nomads, thank you for the details, very helpful! I booked my Florida to Madrid flight a few days ago (great price) so I have to fly into Madrid. I will book my Madrid to Pamplona flight before I leave, and will join the online community so that I can join other pilgrims and share a taxi/shuttle to SJPDP. My flight back to florida is not until May 31, allowing me all of May to enjoy Portugal and Spain. The Fishermen’s Trail sounds like a must. I believe there is a ‘Seville Fair’ beginning May 1, which I hope to enjoy. And I will look to visit the other parts of Spain you have listed. Thank you so much for your help!!
I'm sure you'll be able to find pilgrims to share a taxi with. If you decide to visit Seville during the Feria de Abril which is between 1st and 7th of May this year I'd strongly recommend booking accommodation long in advance. We once had to wait for a week before we could come there because it was during the Semana Santa and everything was fully booked.
Good luck!
Hello Stingies..This is the best site I've found so far, thankyou. I am thinking of walking the Camino Ingles this year from Ferrol. Two queries:
1 I am thinking to arrive at Ferrol by car. Do you have any ideas re,. safe parking while I do the walk?
2 I have a small dog which I would like to walk with me. Have you met other walkers with dogs for this or any of the other caminos? I'm thinking particularly of places to stay. I'm rather thinking it's probably not a good idea.
Thankyou, David
Hello, David. Thank you very much for the comment. There are several free parking in Ferrol but from what I've read they're not great (potholes, strangers asking for money to park there, etc.) and I don't know how safe they're there are no guards or gates. There are paid parking spots as well but you pay per hour to park there, it'll work out very expensive to leave your car for several days. I saw some people with caravans park their cars at the port on Rua Castro, it's a small dead-end street with free parking spaces. You can check it out. Otherwise, book a hotel in Ferrol with parking and ask them to keep your car for a couple of days while you walk the Camino.
As for walking the Camino with a dog. We've met several people (not on the English Way) walking with their dogs and finding a dog-friendly accommodation was challenging. The English Way has limited accommodation options, unlike more popular Camino routes. If I were you I would check in advance in booking.com using a pet-friendly filter for possible accommodation for every day of your walk. We have a PDF file with accommodations for the Camino Ingles in the post. If you manage to find places to stay walking with a dog is not a problem otherwise leave your dog at home with friends or family.
I hope it helps
Buen Camino
Thank you for your detailed posts, it's a great help to understand what to look for 🙂
I will really appreciate if you can advise me. my partner and I are planning to do the the Camino this summer 2022 and we want to travel and work through it. So firstly, is there good WIFI reception?
Also our idea is to walk 2-3 days (mainly in the weekends) and work in the remain time.
do you think it's doable?
THANK YOU
Danielle
Hello, Danielle. Thank you for the comment. Most private albergues and guesthouses on any Camino route have decent wi-fi. Even public albergues usually have it but sometimes it's very slow. We always work on the Camino so we carry our laptops and every evening spend a couple of hours working. It's doable.
If you're planning to work on the Camino I'd recommend staying in private first of all because you're allowed to stay for as long as you want (if there is availability). In public albergues, you're allowed to stay only for one night. It's much better to stay for 3-4 days in one place and focus on working than moving between different accommodations. If you're planning to walk in the summer (the peak season) it's better to book accommodation in advance. Maybe not for the entire route but a week or so ahead especially in smaller towns with limited options. When booking accommodation check reviews people usually mention if wi-fi is not good.
I'd suggest choosing a shorter Camino route e.g. the Portuguese Camino from Porto, Camino Primitivo, or walking parts of a longer Camino route. Otherwise, it'll take you a couple of months to complete for example Camino Frances or Camino del Norte if you walk only 2-3 days a week.
Buen Camino
Thank you for the great information! I am planning on walking the full Camino Frances in March. I’m a relatively inexperienced hiker but walk a lot and am physically fit. Do you recommend I use my high top waterproof hiking boots or shall I buy lighter ones? I’m worried they are too heavy and that if they get wet, they will take days to dry. Thank you in advance! Gr Maud.
Hello, Maud. Thank you very much for the comment. From our experience, high hiking boots are too heavy to pack for the Camino. We usually walk in light waterproof (not 100%) hiking shoes. In May you might see some snow when you go over the Roncesvalles Pass but overall a normal pair of hiking shoes will be fine.
Buen Camino
Really appreciate your detailed resources! I’m planning to walk from SJPDP to Pamplona only, in June. This will be my first time on the Camino. I was wondering whether my Teva Terra hiking sandals would likely be enough, or would it be necessary to have hiking shoes, too? Trying to take only the bare essentials. Thank you!
Hello, Ree. Thank you for the comment. Weatherwise walking in hiking sandals in June should be fine though it's quite chilly early up in the mountains early in the morning even in June. I don't recall a lot of muddy or rocky terrain on the stretch you want to walk. I'm not sure how comfortable you're in your sandals? Do you often walk 20km+ in them? Do you wear socks? If you're used to hiking in the sandals you should be fine to walk in them from SJPDP to Pamplona. I, personally, prefer hiking shoes over sandals but I'm not used to walking in sandals and don't like wearing them with socks. Most pilgrims wear hiking or running shoes but considering the fact that your walk won't be very long, I think you'll be fine in your Reva Terra sandals.
Buen Camino
My first Camino will be in December. A group of us will be hiking the route Camino Portuguese Coastal. Any advice will be greatly appreciated when it comes to packing the right gear. I’m excited!!
Hello, Zaida. For walking the Camino in winter I'd recommend packing warm sleeping clothes e.g. thermals and a warmer sleeping bag (if you're planning to stay in albergues). Make sure to pack a waterproof jacket and wear good water-resistant shoes it's very likely you'll get a lot of rain especially in Galicia. It's good to have a backpack rain cover. Pack at least two changes of hiking clothes and 3-4 pairs of socks in case you or your feet get wet you'll have a dry set to put on the next day sometimes wet stuff doesn't get dry overnight. These are my main packing tips for walking the Camino in winter.
Buen Camino!
Coastal Camino starting in Porto October 15. Shorts or pants or both?
Trekking poles or not?
Hello, Dana. I'd pack pants for the Camino for mid-October. It won't be hot in Northern Portugal and Spain. We didn't use trekking poles for the Coastal Route, it's pretty flat. It depends on your preference if you usually hike/walk with poles then pack them with if you rarely use them you don't have to bring them.
Buen Camino
Hello, thanks for such useful tips!
I am planning to start the camino from Saint Jean Pied de Port next week(September 2021), do you think I should book all the albergues in advance due to the new restrictions of Covid? I did the same route in April 2016, at that time I didn't have to book anything, but due to the current situation, I am afraid I will arrive without a bed, but at the same time, I don't want to limit myself by everyday's booking...
Thanks in advance for your answers.
Regards
Hello, Lusi. Thank you for the comment. I don't think it's necessary to book all the albergues in advance. When I walked the Camino Frances I booked a day or two ahead and mostly in smallish places with limited accommodation options. In biggish cities and towns, there are plenty of places to stay and public albergues are usually quite big. You can use our PDF files with places to stay on the Camino Frances (you can find it in the dedicated post) for booking or checking availability.
Buen Camino
Hello, a group of us are supposed to hit the Camino on October 3, 2021 from Sarria to Santiago. Praying for good weather and not too much COVID 🙃. You mention doing laundry or washing out socks and undies, did you bring any kind of soap or detergent? Probably staying in small hotels mostly, but not sure yet. Thanks for the rest of the information-very helpful.
Hello, Monica. Thank you for the comment. I hope your Camino walk will go as planned. I usually buy a small cake of soap that I use to wash socks and underwear by hand. Some albergues have washing and drying machines that you can use if you want to do a big laundry. It usually costs 4-5 Euro per load for washing and drying.
Buen Camino
Thank you so much for this resource!
Any suggestions for alternatives to the neck bag? Chronic neck pain doesn't allow me to put any extra weight on my neck (no necklaces, no camera straps, no halter tops, etc.)
However, I would still love to be able to carry the necessaries with me without holding them in my hand. Any ideas for alternatives?
Hello, Jasmine. Thank you for the comment. I would suggest using a waist bag for valuable on the Camino. It's big enough to fit a mobile phone, wallet, passport, etc. and you carry it around your waist or hips not extra weight on your neck.
Buen Camino
Great information.
Hoping to do the Camino Frances this fall. Has Spain opened up enough that
international Pilgrims are walking the camino at this time ?
Hello, Lloyd. There are people walking the Camino right now so it's possible. Depending on the route you want to walk some public albergues are closed some open, many private albergues, hostels, and hotels are open. Most restaurants, supermarkets, and shops are open. I don't know what country you're from so I can't say if tourists from your country are allowed in Spain or if your country allows leisure travel to Spain. You'll have to find it out for yourself.
Buen Camino
Great info, thanks! Just a tad curious.... you mention to not drink the water in Barcelona on the Northern route, but is Barcelona really part of this??????? Got a little confused as I thought I’d be walking from Irun? Many thanks for Tre clarification 🙏🙏🙏
Hello, Susanne. Thank you for the comment! We flew to Barcelona from where we took a bus to Irun. That's why I mentioned the city in the post. It was the only place we were advised by people from the hostel not to drink tap water.
Buen Camino
Thanks for all the useful and interesting information you have posted. It's been very helpful to me planning my solo camino.