CAMINO DE SANTIAGO STORE

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Camino de Santiago Guidebooks

There are many different guidebooks available for all Camino Routes. The books written by John Brierly are excellent. These guidebooks are small (and light) with a ton of practical information. They are great for planning and to carry with you on your pilgrimage.

Camino de Santiago Novels

The Camino has inspired many authors and you can learn a lot about the pilgrimage from several excellent books written about the journey. I read and review some of the most well-known books about the Camino de Santiago.

PILGRIM BOOK COVER — PILGRIM – CAROLYN GILLESPIE

BOOK COVER THE-ONLY-WAY-IS-WEST-BRADLEY-CHERMSIDE — PILGRIM – CAROLYN GILLESPIE

PILGRIM by Carolyn Gillespie – An enjoyable, well-written pilgrimage story, that thousands can relate to, of a middle-aged woman who resigns from her demanding job and walks the Camino.
The Only Way is West by Bradley Chermside is a fun book about a younger pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago who sells his business, makes friends, and has a life-changing experience on The Way.
The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho is an inspirational tale about a man in a cult searching for a mystic sword with his master on the Camino de Santiago route.
The Camino, A Pilgrimage of Courage by Shirley MacLaine, a famous Hollywood actress walks the Camino Frances, the majority of the book is about her dreams and hallucinations while walking the Camino de Santiago.
I´m Off Then – Hape Kerkeling This is an entertaining pilgrimage story about a ´Couch Potato´ comedian with a stressful lifestyle and health problems who realizes he needs to change his life and walks the Camino de Santiago.

Merino Wool Socks

We have tried and tested the most popular socks on the Camino de Santiago. Merino wool socks keep your feet dry, and blister-free, and prevent smelly feet. For a complete sock review to help you choose the correct socks for your Camino read The Best Socks for the Camino de Santiago.

five pairs of socks on a wooden floor — MID WEIGHT DARN TOUGH | LIGHT WEIGHT DARN TOUGH | INJINJI MIDWEIGHT MERINO 5 TOE | INJINJI MERINO WOOL LINER | DANISH ENDURANCE MIDWEIGHT LIGHT GREY

Camino Essentials

Camino Memorabilia

Camino Shell white with red cross — SCALLOP SHELL WITH CROSS OF ST JAMES

PATCH FOR BACKPACK — SCALLOP SHELL WITH CROSS OF ST JAMES

Shoes for Hiking the Camino de Santiago

For more information on shoes suggested see our complete guide to shoes for the Camino de Santiago.

HIKING SHOES — Merrel Moab 3 –
**MENS LADIES**

orange and blue sneakers with thick soles — Merrel Moab 3 –
**MENS LADIES**

Backpacks for Hiking the Camino de Santiago

After walking thousands of kilometers with multiple backpacks on the Camino de Santiago our optimal size backpack for the Camino is between 30 and 40L, for a detailed discussion see Best Backpacks for the Camino de Santiago.

four backpacks — OSPREY STRATOS 36L (MENS) | OSPREY EXOS 38 L (MENS) | OSPREY SIRRUS 36 L (LADIES) | OSPREY EJA 38 L (LADIES)

For a light backpack that is a little bit bigger we like using the Osprey Kestrel 48 L. A light backpack that can open at the top and has a side zip for easy access.