{"id":11834,"date":"2025-04-19T11:31:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T14:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/?p=11834"},"modified":"2026-03-27T14:23:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:23:09","slug":"camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/","title":{"rendered":"Camino de Santiago: tips, French route, and reflections on the trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>For years I dreamed of walking the Camino de Santiago.<\/strong> The idea of \u200b\u200bwalking one of the most famous pilgrimage routes haunted my mind like a call that was hard to ignore. But I had a self-imposed condition: if I did it, it wouldn't be just a section or <strong>from Sarria<\/strong> (the minimum required to obtain the Compostela certificate), but it would have to be from beginning to end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Today I can happily say that day has arrived. It was five intense weeks during which I walked 780 kilometers through ever-changing landscapes, sharing laughs with strangers who soon became fellow travelers, and also long silences that needed no explanation. There were blisters, fatigue, moments of introspection... but what marked me most wasn't so much a change in my way of traveling or living\u2014that would be saying something\u2014but something more subtle: <strong>the rediscovery of human connection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Camino, I learned to trust people I'd just met, to open up without masks or urgency, to share simple things: a meal, a story, a knowing glance at the end of a difficult journey. With each unexpected encounter and each generous gesture, I realized how much an honest conversation in the middle of nowhere can transform. The Camino taught me that sometimes the most valuable thing isn't in the destination, but in the bonds you build along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Join me in this mix of guide and epic story about <strong>how to do the Camino de Santiago on your own<\/strong>, full of practical advice, useful information for pilgrims, stages, main characteristics, and personal reflections after traveling the 780 km of the French Route.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_camino_santiago_destacada-opt-1200x675.webp\" alt=\"Cruzando los Pirineos el d\u00eda del Camino de Santiago\" class=\"wp-image-38261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_camino_santiago_destacada-opt-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_camino_santiago_destacada-opt-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_camino_santiago_destacada-opt-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_camino_santiago_destacada-opt-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_camino_santiago_destacada-opt-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_camino_santiago_destacada-opt.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cruzando los Pirineos el d\u00eda del Camino de Santiago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"46\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo-600x46.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element caja-custom padding-custom no-round\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/portada-guia-1-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"Gu\u00eda del Camino de Santiago: Ruta Francesa\" class=\"wp-image-13901 size-full\" style=\"object-position:47% 52%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/portada-guia-1-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/portada-guia-1-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/portada-guia-1-265x400.jpg 265w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/portada-guia-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>So much information at once can be overwhelming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But good news! You can download the content in a PDF format with a user-friendly, organized, concise, and more practical design for easy reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Descargalo y tenelo siempre con vos, y de paso me ayudas para mantener el blog, es baratito ;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons my-button is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-00ace616 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.gumroad.com\/l\/camino-santiago-esp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Guide in Spanish<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons my-button is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.gumroad.com\/l\/camino-santiago-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Guide in English<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ecf5d9184cd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ecf5d9184cd\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Guia_completa_para_hacer_el_Camino_de_Santiago_por_tu_cuenta_Ruta_Francesa\" >Complete guide to doing the Camino de Santiago on your own: French Route<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFQue_es_el_Camino_de_Santiago\" >What is the Camino de Santiago?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFSabias_que%E2%80%A6\" >You know that...<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFPor_que_hacer_el_Camino_de_Santiago\" >Why do the Camino de Santiago?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Las_principales_rutas_del_Camino_de_Santiago\" >The main routes of the Camino de Santiago<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Dudas_y_senales_antes_de_hacer_el_Camino_de_Santiago_por_tu_cuenta\" >Questions and tips before doing the Camino de Santiago on your own<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Primera_senal_en_Bilbao\" >First sign in Bilbao<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Viaje_a_Pamplona_ciudad_clave_para_la_Ruta_Francesa\" >Trip to Pamplona, a key city on the French Route<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFQue_es_el_Camino_Frances\" >What is the French Way?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Ventajas_de_hacer_la_Ruta_Francesa_del_Camino_de_Santiago\" >Advantages of doing the French Route of the Camino de Santiago<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#1_Excelente_infraestructura_para_peregrinos\" >1. Excellent infrastructure for pilgrims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#2_Mucha_senalizacion\" >2. Lots of signage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#3_Gran_variedad_de_pueblos_y_paisajes\" >3. Great variety of towns and landscapes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#4_Compania_asegurada\" >4. Insured company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#5_Mas_opciones_para_comer_y_abastecerte\" >5. More options for eating and stocking up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#6_Rica_en_historia_y_arte\" >6. Rich in history and art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#7_Ideal_para_tramos_cortos_o_parciales\" >7. Ideal for short or partial stretches<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFQue_necesito_para_hacer_el_Camino_de_Santiago_Ruta_Francesa\" >What do I need to do the Camino de Santiago, French Route?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Conseguir_la_Credencial_del_Peregrino\" >Obtain the Pilgrim&#039;s Credential<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFDonde_puedo_adquirir_mi_credencial_de_peregrino\" >Where can I purchase my pilgrim credential?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Saco_o_bolsa_de_dormir\" >Sleeping bag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Bastones_de_trekking_discutible_para_mi\" >Trekking poles (debatable for me)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Mochila_de_trekking\" >Trekking backpack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Poncho_contra_la_lluvia\" >Rain poncho<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Ropa_abrigada\" >Warm clothing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Buen_calzado_y_buenas_medias\" >Good shoes and good socks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Un_calzado_para_descansar_los_pies\" >A shoe to rest your feet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Kit_medico_basico\" >Basic medical kit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Efectivo\" >Cash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Una_app_en_el_movil\" >An app on your mobile<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Buen_Camino_de_Santiago_la_que_use_yo\" >Buen Camino de Santiago (the one I used)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Gronze\" >Gronze<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFQue_NO_hace_falta_llevar_en_el_Camino_de_Santiago_variante_francesa\" >What NOT to bring on the French variant of the Camino de Santiago?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#El_%E2%80%9CCamino%E2%80%9D_proveyo_de_equipo\" >The \u201cCamino\u201d provided equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Servicio_de_correo_postal_una_maravilla\" >Postal service, a marvel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Paq_Peregrino\" >Pilgrim Pack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Paq_Mochila\" >Pack Backpack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Paq_Bicicleta\" >Bicycle Pack<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Tipos_de_Alojamientos_en_el_Camino_de_Santiago\" >Types of Accommodation on the Camino de Santiago<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Albergues_publicos_o_municipales\" >Public or municipal shelters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Albergues_privados\" >Private hostels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Pensiones_y_hostales\" >Guesthouses and hostels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Hoteles\" >Hotels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Casas_rurales\" >Rural houses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Donde_comenzar_el_Camino_de_Santiago\" >Where to start the Camino de Santiago<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Como_llegar_a_Saint_Jean_Pied_de_Port_origen_de_la_Ruta_Francesa\" >How to get to Saint Jean Pied de Port, the origin of the French Route<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Desde_Espana\" >From Spain<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#En_Bus\" >By Bus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Desde_Francia\" >From France<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Mejor_epoca_para_hacer_el_Camino_de_Santiago\" >Best time to do the Camino de Santiago<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFEs_dificil_hacer_el_Camino_de_Santiago_%C2%BFTengo_que_estar_preparado_fisicamente\" >Is the Camino de Santiago difficult? Do I need to be physically fit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Hacer_el_Camino_de_Santiago_en_Bicicleta\" >Doing the Camino de Santiago by Bicycle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Consejos_para_hacer_El_Camino_de_Santiago_por_tu_cuenta_Ruta_Francesa\" >Tips for doing the Camino de Santiago on your own, French Route<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFQue_es_lo_mejor_del_Camino_de_Santiago\" >What is the best thing about the Camino de Santiago?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFQue_es_lo_peor_del_Camino_de_Santiago\" >What&#039;s the worst thing about the Camino de Santiago?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Las_lesiones_fisicas\" >Physical injuries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#La_acumulacion_de_cansancio\" >The accumulation of fatigue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#La_saturacion_en_temporada_alta\" >Saturation in high season<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Las_etapas_monotonas_entradas_y_salidas_de_la_grandes_ciudades\" >The monotonous stages, entrances and exits of the big cities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Las_despedidas\" >The farewells<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Finisterre_Fisterra_el_fin_del_mundo_antiguo_%C2%BFy_del_Camino\" >Finisterre (Fisterra), the end of the ancient world and of the Camino?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Epilogo_del_Camino_de_Santiago\" >Epilogue of the Camino de Santiago<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Como_ir_a_Finisterre_desde_Santiago_de_Compostela\" >How to get to Finisterre from Santiago de Compostela<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Caminando_la_forma_peregrina\" >Walking (the pilgrim way)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#En_bus_la_forma_practica\" >By bus (the practical way)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#En_coche_o_compartido\" >By car or shared<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Record_historico_y_cambio_de_tendencia_en_el_Camino_de_Santiago\" >Historic record and change of trend on the Camino de Santiago<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Reflexiones_finales_de_mi_Camino_de_Santiago\" >Final reflections on my Camino de Santiago<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Preguntas_Frecuentes_sobre_el_Camino_de_Santiago\" >Frequently Asked Questions about the Camino de Santiago<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFCual_es_el_mejor_Camino_para_empezar\" >What is the best way to start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFCual_es_la_mejor_epoca_para_hacerlo\" >What is the best time to do it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFCuanto_tiempo_se_necesita_para_hacerlo\" >How long does it take to do it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFDonde_se_duerme\" >Where do you sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFQue_es_la_Credencial_del_Peregrino\" >What is the Pilgrim&#039;s Credential?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFQue_es_la_Compostela\" >What is the Compostela?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFQue_tan_pesada_debe_ser_la_mochila\" >How heavy should the backpack be?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFEs_seguro_hacerlo_solo\" >Is it safe to do it alone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFHay_senal_de_celular_e_internet\" >Is there cell phone and internet signal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-79\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFDonde_se_lava_la_ropa\" >Where do you wash clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-80\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFTengo_que_estar_preparado_fisicamente\" >Do I have to be physically fit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-81\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#%C2%BFQue_es_la_Meseta_del_Camino_de_Santiago\" >What is the Camino de Santiago Plateau?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-82\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Anexo_Etapas_del_Camino_Frances\" >Annex: Stages of the French Way<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-83\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Mapa_de_las_etapas_del_Camino_de_Santiago_ruta_francesa\" >Map of the stages of the Camino de Santiago, French route<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-84\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Navarra_Etapas_1_a_4\" >Navarra (Stages 1 to 4)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-85\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Video_de_las_primeras_semanas_del_Camino_de_Santiago_caminando_por_Navarra_y_La_Rioja_cruce_de_los_Pirineos_y_campos_de_vinedos\" >Video of the first weeks of the Camino de Santiago, walking through Navarre and La Rioja, crossing the Pyrenees and vineyards.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-86\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#La_Rioja_Etapas_5_a_9\" >La Rioja (Stages 5 to 9)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-87\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Castilla_y_Leon_Etapas_10_a_27\" >Castile and Le\u00f3n (Stages 10 to 27)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-88\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Video_de_los_dias_en_la_Meseta_del_Camino_de_Santiago_en_la_comunidad_de_Castilla_y_Leon\" >Video of the days on the Camino de Santiago Plateau, in the community of Castile and Le\u00f3n<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-89\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/#Galicia_Etapas_28_a_33\" >Galicia (Stages 28 to 33)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guia_completa_para_hacer_el_Camino_de_Santiago_por_tu_cuenta_Ruta_Francesa\"><\/span>Complete guide to doing the Camino de Santiago on your own: French Route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The Camino de Santiago is one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in the world, and the Camino Franc\u00e9s is its most popular and emblematic variant. With a length of approximately 780 km, it crosses northern Spain from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_es_el_Camino_de_Santiago\"><\/span>What is the Camino de Santiago?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/imagen-mosaicos.jpg\" alt=\"Imagen del Ap\u00f3stol Santiago\" class=\"wp-image-13694 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/imagen-mosaicos.jpg 480w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/imagen-mosaicos-375x400.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The Camino de Santiago is an ancient network of pilgrimage routes that lead to the city of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, where the remains of the apostle Saint James the Greater are believed to lie. Born in the Middle Ages as a spiritual path for Christians throughout Europe, today it is much more than that: it is a cultural, physical, and emotional experience that attracts travelers from all over the world, believers and non-believers alike.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Over time, the Camino has evolved from a purely religious route to a global phenomenon, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of Europe's great long-distance routes. Walking it is, for many, a way to reconnect with oneself, with others, and with a simpler, deeper rhythm of travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom padding-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:19% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/256px-Muszla_Jakuba.svg_-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Concha del Camino de Santiago\" class=\"wp-image-13740 size-thumbnail\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFSabias_que%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>You know that...<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The quintessential symbol of the Camino de Santiago is the scallop shell, native to the Galician coast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is believed to have been used since the Middle Ages, when pilgrims arriving in Santiago would carry a shell as proof of their completion of the Camino. They also wore it around their necks or sewn onto their backpacks or hats, giving them certain protection and special rights as they traveled through towns and cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Another interpretation is its shape. With its lines radiating from a common point, it represents the many paths that originate in different corners of Europe and converge in a single place: Santiago de Compostela. It's a metaphor for the spiritual journey that each person follows in their own way, but which ultimately unite toward a common destiny.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFPor_que_hacer_el_Camino_de_Santiago\"><\/span>Why do the Camino de Santiago?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sooner or later, this is a question we all ask ourselves at some point along the Camino: why am I doing this? For some, the answer is charged with emotion: recent grief, a promise to keep, the end of a relationship, a search for meaning, religious reasons, or the need to heal old wounds. For others, the motive may be more practical: a physical challenge, a desire to disconnect from the fast-paced life, or simply the curiosity to embark on a different adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my case, the motivation wasn't as dramatic or momentous, but it was no less significant. I wanted to experience the Camino firsthand, to stop listening to stories and become part of them. I wanted to experience the routine of walking day after day, without pause, allowing my body to adapt and my mind to open. And above all, I wanted to share this path steeped in history with people from all over the world, in an environment where the simple takes on meaning and the everyday becomes special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Las_principales_rutas_del_Camino_de_Santiago\"><\/span>The main routes of the Camino de Santiago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Caminos_de_Santiago_Espana_por_grupos.jpg\" alt=\"Mapa de los diferentes Caminos de Santiago\" class=\"wp-image-13741\" style=\"width:673px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Caminos_de_Santiago_Espana_por_grupos.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Caminos_de_Santiago_Espana_por_grupos-496x400.jpg 496w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of the Ways of St. James. By <a href=\"\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Paulusburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Paulusburg <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Although the \"Camino\" is often referred to as a single route, there are actually <strong>multiple routes<\/strong>, each with its own charm, difficulty, and historical context:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>French Route:<\/strong> The most popular and traveled route. It begins in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (France) and crosses all of northern Spain. It's what many consider the \"classic Camino.\"<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Portuguese Way:<\/strong> It starts in Lisbon or Porto and heads north along the Atlantic coast. It's quieter, so it's ideal if you're looking for fewer crowds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Camino del Norte:<\/strong> It runs along the Cantabrian coast from Ir\u00fan to Galicia. It's more physically demanding, but offers spectacular views and is less crowded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>V\u00eda de la Plata:<\/strong> It arrives from the south, starting in Seville. Long and hot, but steeped in history (it follows ancient Roman roads).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Primitive Way:<\/strong> Said to be the first. It connects Oviedo with Santiago. Shorter, mountainous, and with an authentic and solitary feel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">There are many more variants and branches, some modern, others with ancient roots, but the important thing is not so much where you start, but rather the spirit with which you walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"46\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo-600x46.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dudas_y_senales_antes_de_hacer_el_Camino_de_Santiago_por_tu_cuenta\"><\/span>Questions and tips before doing the Camino de Santiago on your own<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While walking the Camino de Santiago was a dream come true, I can't deny I had my doubts. I had spent the last month traveling through different regions of Spain\u2014Madrid, Andalusia, Barcelona, \u200b\u200band Bilbao, among others\u2014walking a lot every day. I was already feeling a bit tired, and that was making me feel a bit uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, he was traveling with a large 65-liter backpack and a medium-sized one, weighing about 10 kg in total. <strong>I wasn&#039;t entirely sure where to start, how challenging the course would be, or if I had the right equipment to get started.<\/strong> All of this generated a mixture of excitement and nerves in me, a fairly common feeling, I imagine, among those embarking on this adventure for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Primera_senal_en_Bilbao\"><\/span>First sign in Bilbao<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">But it was in Bilbao where I had my first encounter with pilgrims who were doing the <strong>variant of the Camino del Norte.<\/strong> By chance, my accommodation, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/bilbao-metropolitan-hostel.en.html?aid=1920185&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_self\">Bilbao Metropolitan Hostel by Bossh Hotels<\/a>, was one of those chosen by walkers to rest. There I met several people, mostly French, who arrived exhausted but happy and eager to chat.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago23.jpg\" alt=\"Imagen de la Ciudad de Bilbao, \" class=\"wp-image-13715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago23.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago23-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago23-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">City of Bilbao, where I met the first pilgrims<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I started asking them all kinds of questions, asking for advice, recommendations, anything they thought might be helpful. Over a beer, they answered all my questions and urged me to keep at it... after all, I could have quit at any moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Northern Way, I've been told, is more demanding, not just physically, but also in terms of the services offered along the way, and specifically the scarcity of these services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next day they continued on their way and I decided to rule out the northern variant, I definitely wasn't ready for it...yet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I told myself, I'm going to take a few days off in Pamplona, \u200b\u200ban important city on the French Route, and see if I can meet pilgrims on that route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Viaje_a_Pamplona_ciudad_clave_para_la_Ruta_Francesa\"><\/span>Trip to Pamplona, a key city on the French Route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"522\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago24-522x800.jpg\" alt=\"Calles de la Ciudad de Pamplona\" class=\"wp-image-13716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago24-522x800.jpg 522w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago24-261x400.jpg 261w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago24.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pamplona, the ideal city to get organized before completing the Camino de Santiago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I arrived in Pamplona with one goal in mind: to learn more about the French Route. I stayed at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/albergue-plaza-catedral.en.html?aid=1920185&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Plaza Catedral Hostel<\/a>, very pretty indeed, and part of the network of hostels that issue the pilgrim&#039;s booklet. There I met many people coming down from the Pyrenees and heading toward Puente La Reina. Once again, the round of consultations began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a conclusion of those conversations, I concluded that this variant, unlike the northern one, is easier to plan. <strong>The French Route has better signage, a greater number of towns along the route and other advantages.<\/strong>So, at least a priori, it seemed like a much more accessible option for someone like me, who had no idea where to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"46\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo-600x46.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_es_el_Camino_Frances\"><\/span>What is the French Way?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mapa-camino_frances.jpg\" alt=\"Mapa de la Ruta Francesa en el Camino de Santiago\" class=\"wp-image-13695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mapa-camino_frances.jpg 640w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mapa-camino_frances-600x291.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of the French Route on the Camino de Santiago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>He <strong>French Way<\/strong> It is the most traditional and popular route of the Camino de Santiago, declared <strong>World Heritage Site<\/strong> by UNESCO. Along its route, it passes through major cities steeped in history, such as Pamplona, Logro\u00f1o, Burgos, Le\u00f3n, and Santiago; historic towns; and a variety of landscapes ranging from the Pyrenees to the green mountains of Galicia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ventajas_de_hacer_la_Ruta_Francesa_del_Camino_de_Santiago\"><\/span>Advantages of doing the French Route of the Camino de Santiago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How would it be? <strong>my first time doing the Camino de Santiago<\/strong>I preferred to play it safe. The French Route has several advantages over the other variants, and is ideal for a beginner like me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Excelente_infraestructura_para_peregrinos\"><\/span>1. Excellent infrastructure for pilgrims<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago01.jpg\" alt=\"Albergue de Roncesvalles en el Camino de Santiago\" class=\"wp-image-13697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago01-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago01-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roncesvalles Hostel on the French Route of the Camino de Santiago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The French Route has the most comprehensive network of hostels, inns, bars, and services designed for hikers. Each stage usually ends in a town with at least one sleeping option, which allows for great flexibility when planning your route (or improvising it!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mucha_senalizacion\"><\/span>2. Lots of signage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#039;s perfectly marked with yellow arrows, shells, and information signs. It&#039;s almost impossible to get lost, even without a GPS, making it an ideal option for first-time hikers like me.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago22.jpg\" alt=\"Se\u00f1al que indica los km que faltan para llegar a Santiago\" class=\"wp-image-13717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago22.jpg 550w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago22-285x400.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sign indicating that there are 100 km left to reach Santiago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Gran_variedad_de_pueblos_y_paisajes\"><\/span>3. Great variety of towns and landscapes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#039;ll cross regions with very distinct identities: Navarre, La Rioja, Castile and Le\u00f3n, and Galicia. You&#039;ll go from mountains to endless plateaus and humid forests, with medieval villages, historic cities, and open countryside. The cultural and landscape diversity is a great attraction.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago26.jpg\" alt=\"Calles del Pueblo Puente La Reina\" class=\"wp-image-13718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago26.jpg 550w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago26-291x400.jpg 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Streets of the medieval town of Puente La Reina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Compania_asegurada\"><\/span>4. Insured company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be considered positive or negative, depending on the type of pilgrimage you want to undertake. Since it&#039;s the busiest route, there are always other pilgrims along the way. This makes it easier to socialize, share stages, or simply feel like you&#039;re not alone. If you&#039;re traveling alone, it&#039;s a great way to meet people from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if, on the other hand, you&#039;re looking to spend time alone or avoid people, this option would be the worst choice of all. Especially in summer, when, as I&#039;ve heard, the Camino de Santiago is packed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago25.jpg\" alt=\"Encuentro con otros Peregrinos en Pamplona\" class=\"wp-image-13719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago25.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago25-533x400.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A night in Pamplona with pilgrims from all over<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mas_opciones_para_comer_y_abastecerte\"><\/span>5. More options for eating and stocking up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most towns have bars, shops, or supermarkets, allowing you to walk more lightly and eat well without having to carry too much food. Many pilgrim menus offer local dishes at good prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#039;t need to bring a lot of supplies or cooking equipment; you&#039;ll always find a store where you can get food or drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my case, I stocked up at the large supermarkets (which aren&#039;t in every town), since you can get better prices there than at the small town shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Rica_en_historia_y_arte\"><\/span>6. Rich in history and art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#039;s not unique to this route, but as it&#039;s the most traveled route since ancient times, there&#039;s a wealth of cultural heritage along the way. You&#039;ll pass Romanesque churches, monasteries, ancient bridges, and spectacular cathedrals like those in Burgos and Le\u00f3n. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago14.jpg\" alt=\"Catedral de Le\u00f3n\" class=\"wp-image-13710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago14-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago14-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beautiful Cathedral of Le\u00f3n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ideal_para_tramos_cortos_o_parciales\"><\/span>7. Ideal for short or partial stretches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This wouldn&#039;t be my case, but thanks to the good connections by train, bus, and taxi, you can choose to do only part of the Camino if you don&#039;t have the time to travel the 780 km. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many do l<strong>The last 100 km from Sarria<\/strong>, because it is the minimum necessary <strong>to obtain the Compostela<\/strong>, an official document certifying that they have completed the Camino de Santiago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others, especially Spaniards, take a week&#039;s vacation and complete sections. I met people who had been walking the Camino de Santiago in sections for years. It&#039;s easy for them; they live nearby, but for those of us who live on another continent, like America, it&#039;s not such a common practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_necesito_para_hacer_el_Camino_de_Santiago_Ruta_Francesa\"><\/span>What do I need to do the Camino de Santiago, French Route?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on what other pilgrims had recommended to me, and what I was later able to verify on my own, the following list of things I need to do or have before starting the Camino de Santiago emerges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conseguir_la_Credencial_del_Peregrino\"><\/span>Obtain the Pilgrim&#039;s Credential<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago27.jpg\" alt=\"Credencial del Peregrino\" class=\"wp-image-13720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago27.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago27-600x182.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pilgrim&#039;s Credential<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Pilgrim&#039;s Credential is essential for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It is a requirement to stay in public hostels<\/strong> of the Camino, which are exclusively intended for accredited pilgrims.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It is stamped every day at different points along the route.<\/strong>, and it serves as proof that you&#039;ve actually completed the Camino. These can be accommodations, churches, or shops, but be careful not to get carried away with stamping everywhere, because in the end, you won&#039;t get enough of one credential and will have to buy another.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It is necessary to obtain the Compostela<\/strong>, the official certificate that is given in Santiago de Compostela at the end of the route.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It is a valuable memory<\/strong> of experience, full of stamps and memories that you will keep for a lifetime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It also gives access to discounts<\/strong> in some accommodations, restaurants or attractions along the way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/la-compostela-certificado-de-peregrino-571x800.jpg\" alt=\"La compostela que certifica haber caminado al menos 100km del Camino de Santiago\" class=\"wp-image-13721\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/la-compostela-certificado-de-peregrino-571x800.jpg 571w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/la-compostela-certificado-de-peregrino-285x400.jpg 285w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/la-compostela-certificado-de-peregrino.jpg 685w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Compostela certificate that certifies having walked at least 100 km of the Camino de Santiago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFDonde_puedo_adquirir_mi_credencial_de_peregrino\"><\/span>Where can I purchase my pilgrim credential?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#039;re in a town or city along the Camino de Santiago, you can get a pilgrim&#039;s credential in many places. You can always find them at hostels, churches, santerias, or other related shops. Just ask, and they&#039;ll be able to tell you which one is closest to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saco_o_bolsa_de_dormir\"><\/span>Sleeping bag<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Is <strong>It is essential to have a sleeping bag or sack<\/strong> To complete the Camino. If we&#039;re going to sleep in municipal hostels, for example (I&#039;ll explain the types of hostels we can choose from below), it&#039;s essential to have a sleeping bag, since they don&#039;t have sheets or blankets, and it can get quite cold at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bastones_de_trekking_discutible_para_mi\"><\/span>Trekking poles (debatable for me)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some consider it essential to use trekking poles along the Camino de Santiago. We all know their benefits, and I often use them when hiking in the mountains. My advice is to <strong>If you have any doubts or want to take care of your knees, use them.<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in my case, when walking on asphalt or flat trails, they were more of a hindrance than a relief. Aside from some useful stretches, I ended up using them more as imaginary swords than walking sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago29.jpg\" alt=\"Usando los bastones de trekking en el Camino de Santiago\" class=\"wp-image-13722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago29.jpg 550w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago29-308x400.jpg 308w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Using trekking poles on the Camino de Santiago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mochila_de_trekking\"><\/span>Trekking backpack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I started the Camino with a normal backpack, which I used more for carrying a laptop than for hiking. After carrying it so full, after a few weeks the closure gave up and broke. I had to use a lent elastic band to keep it closed, until <strong>I was able to buy a new one at the Decathlon in Le\u00f3n<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"787\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago28-787x800.jpg\" alt=\"Mochila rota haciendo el Camino de Santiago\" class=\"wp-image-13723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago28-787x800.jpg 787w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago28-394x400.jpg 394w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago28.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Me with my broken backpack, tied with an elastic band <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A good backpack will prevent back and shoulder pain. Ideally, it should have handles on the torso and waist, which distribute the weight better and make the trip much more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I bought myself <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decathlon.es\/es\/p\/mochila-de-montana-y-senderismo-30l-quechua-nh100-equipaje-de-mano\/_\/R-p-301675?mc=8871284&amp;c=gris\">This Quechua backpack at Decathlon in Le\u00f3n<\/a> And it was a very good decision. I&#039;ve used it for many treks, and it&#039;s still holding up.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago30-488x800.jpg\" alt=\"Mochila de Senderismo Quechua\" class=\"wp-image-13724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago30-488x800.jpg 488w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago30-244x400.jpg 244w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago30.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Already quite used, this is the backpack I bought to do the Camino de Santiago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poncho_contra_la_lluvia\"><\/span>Rain poncho<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#039;ve never used a poncho so much in my life. After hiking for so many weeks, rainy days are inevitable, especially when we enter Galicia, where it always rains no matter the season. Carrying an umbrella doesn&#039;t seem very practical to me, because it&#039;s usually very windy too. So carrying a good, quality poncho, and one that can cover our backpack if possible, is vital to staying dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I didn&#039;t have a poncho from the start either. I&#039;d been making do with a supposedly waterproof windbreaker, but I ended up getting wetter than if I didn&#039;t have anything at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I had to buy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decathlon.es\/es\/p\/poncho-impermeable-de-montana-y-trekking-10l-adulto-forclaz-mt50\/_\/R-p-339021?mc=8737843\">My \u201cbeautiful\u201d Poncho also at the Decathlon in Le\u00f3n<\/a>, and we were inseparable ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago18.jpg\" alt=\"Paisajes camino a O Cebreiro, en Galicia\" class=\"wp-image-13690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago18-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago18-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With my Poncho in the landscapes of Galicia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ropa_abrigada\"><\/span>Warm clothing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the season you&#039;re hiking, whether you need more or less warm clothing will depend on the weather. I hiked the Camino during the month of October, autumn, and in Galicia, during the last few weeks, it was cold and rainy. In any case, you shouldn&#039;t carry too much weight. Every kilo in your backpack weighs a lot at the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buen_calzado_y_buenas_medias\"><\/span>Good shoes and good socks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest enemy they&#039;ll face, besides fatigue, is the blisters they can develop. I&#039;ve met people who had to drop out or take days off to recover due to the number and size of the blisters they received. It&#039;s essential to have good, comfortable shoes that, if possible, have been worn before to minimize the chances of injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They don&#039;t have to be the most expensive trekking shoes in the world, high-altitude shoes, or Gore-Tex (although it helps keep your feet dry). They just have to be comfortable and have good grip for walking on gravel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I walked a lot alongside Dan, a Belgian who broke his old shoes at the beginning of the Camino, and started wearing sandals. Yes, he completed the 99% of the Camino de Santiago wearing sandals and socks. He was proud of the feat he had accomplished, and no wonder, even though it took months for his feet to recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Un_calzado_para_descansar_los_pies\"><\/span>A shoe to rest your feet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once we&#039;ve finished walking for the day, it&#039;s a good idea to rest our feet in lightweight footwear, such as flip-flops or sandals. It&#039;s important to let our feet cool down to minimize the appearance of blisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kit_medico_basico\"><\/span>Basic medical kit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anti-inflammatories, sunscreen, bandages, alcohol\u2026 the basics we might need if we hurt ourselves far from a town. However, pharmacies are easily found in populated areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Efectivo\"><\/span>Cash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many shelters, especially municipal ones, don&#039;t accept cards. They only accept cash. And it can sometimes be difficult or tiring to find an ATM in small towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can take advantage of the opportunity in large cities to withdraw money and save it in case they need it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Una_app_en_el_movil\"><\/span>An app on your mobile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#039;s not mandatory, but I highly recommend it. There are several offline apps that can help us plan each stage of the Camino de Santiago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2 most popular ones I saw on the pilgrims are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buen_Camino_de_Santiago_la_que_use_yo\"><\/span>Buen Camino de Santiago (the one I used)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One of the most used apps by Spanish speakers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offline maps, stage profiles, accommodations, points of interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up-to-date information and opinions from other pilgrims.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has several routes (French Way, Portuguese Way, Primitive Way, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available for <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.editorialbuencamino.buencamino\">Android<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/es\/app\/buen-camino-de-santiago-app\/id858222947\">iPhone<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago31.jpg\" alt=\"Aplicaci\u00f3n m\u00f3vil de el Buen Camino\" class=\"wp-image-13725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago31.jpg 628w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago31-600x266.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Buen Camino mobile app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gronze\"><\/span>Gronze<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Although it is better known as a website, it also has an app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent for checking stages, route profiles, hostels, and prices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has real opinions from pilgrims and planning suggestions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly valued for its clarity and level of detail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available for <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gronze.maps\">Android<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/es\/app\/gronze-maps\/id1665609602\">iPhone<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_NO_hace_falta_llevar_en_el_Camino_de_Santiago_variante_francesa\"><\/span>What NOT to bring on the French variant of the Camino de Santiago?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as there is a list of essential items to take on the Camino de Santiago, there are also things that are best left at home. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A tent<\/strong>: completely unnecessary for the French Route. The distances between each town or city are not very long, and in each one we&#039;ll find multiple accommodation options, both budget and not so budget. Unless you deliberately plan to camp, carrying a tent is a strain on your back. The primitive variant could be different, as the towns are usually separated by long distances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cooking equipment<\/strong>Same reason as the tent. Most hostels have equipped kitchens so we can cook our own meals. You can also find shops or supermarkets along the way where you can buy ready-made food or snacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overeating<\/strong>Don&#039;t be like me, who used to buy salads or tortillas at city supermarkets and then carry them around in my backpack for hours or days to save a few euros. It takes up space and adds weight to your back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lots of clothes<\/strong>There&#039;s no need to bring so many clothes. In most hostels, we can wash clothes by hand or machine. It&#039;s better than carrying extra weight on our backs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heavy books or printed guides:<\/strong> Try using your phone to view guides or a Kindle to read books. Even though a paperback version is different, there&#039;s no point in carrying it around those weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_%E2%80%9CCamino%E2%80%9D_proveyo_de_equipo\"><\/span>The \u201cCamino\u201d provided equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the essentials I mentioned earlier, I was missing half of them. I didn&#039;t have a sleeping bag, walking sticks, a poncho, or a trekking backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I bought the poncho and backpack weeks after starting, in Le\u00f3n, but the sleeping bag and walking sticks were given to me at my hostel, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/albergue-plaza-catedral.en.html?aid=1920185&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Plaza Catedral Hostel<\/a> From Pamplona. It turns out that many pilgrims leave behind equipment they no longer need, or even forget. Hostels usually keep it and give it to those who need it. That was the final push I needed to make up my mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I just had one last detail to resolve\u2026<strong>What to do with the large backpack? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Servicio_de_correo_postal_una_maravilla\"><\/span>Postal service, a marvel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spanish Postal Service is excellently prepared to handle these types of issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have different \u201cpackages\u201d that can be very useful depending on our case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paq_Peregrino\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.correos.es\/es\/es\/particulares\/haz-el-camino-de-santiago-con-correos\/envio-de-maletas\">Pilgrim Pack<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Suitcases and packages can be sent to Santiago de Compostela, at the beginning or end of the Camino, up to 25kg each. To explain this better, let&#039;s use my example. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#039;m in Pamplona, planning before starting my Camino, and I decide I don&#039;t want to carry my large backpack the entire way. So, from any Correo Postal branch, I can send my luggage to Santiago or any other branch along the route, and it will be waiting for me when I arrive. Easy and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices start at \u20ac20.95, but will depend on the weight and the length of time you want to store your luggage at the post office. I remember paying around \u20ac40 for a 15kg backpack and 30-day storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paq_Mochila\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.correos.es\/es\/es\/particulares\/haz-el-camino-de-santiago-con-correos\/transporte-de-mochilas\">Pack Backpack<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This package is for the transfer of the <strong>backpack that we are carrying during the Camino<\/strong>. It&#039;s up to 15kg and can&#039;t be shipped more than 60km from our current location. Another example to make it clearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I arrive at one of the villages along the French Route where I&#039;ll spend the night. I&#039;m tired, and the next day I&#039;d like to walk without the burden of my backpack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this service, I can coordinate with my hostel to leave my backpack in a corner, write down on a form which hostel I want it delivered to tomorrow, and the courier will take care of everything. When I arrive at my destination, my backpack will be waiting for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#039;s ideal if you have a very full backpack and know that a tough stage is coming up the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The price can range from \u20ac9 euros. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paq_Bicicleta\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.correos.es\/es\/es\/particulares\/enviar\/envios-nacionales\/envio-de-bicicletas\">Bicycle Pack<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the Pilgrim Package, but with the bicycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"caja-custom has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f07a\">You can verify this information in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.correos.es\/es\/es\/particulares\/haz-el-camino-de-santiago-con-correos\">official website of the Postal Service<\/a>From there, they can also simulate how much they would have to pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"46\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo-600x46.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tipos_de_Alojamientos_en_el_Camino_de_Santiago\"><\/span>Types of Accommodation on the Camino de Santiago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Albergues_publicos_o_municipales\"><\/span>Public or municipal shelters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite accommodation. <strong>Municipal hostels are managed by the city council, parishes or associations of friends of the Camino.<\/strong> (volunteers who have already completed their Camino and collaborate for weeks on maintenance tasks).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are usually the <strong>more economical<\/strong>, from \u20ac 5 to \u20ac 15 euros approx., some are even at <strong>donation <\/strong>(I saw few, but they still exist).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are just <strong>available for pilgrims with credentials<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They work by <strong>first come, first served and reservations are not possible<\/strong> in advance. This can be a problem during peak season (summer). They&#039;re the first to be booked, and there aren&#039;t enough to cover all the demand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They offer basic services: beds or bunk beds, shared bathrooms, and sometimes a kitchen. For these cases <strong>the sleeping bag is essential!!!<\/strong> Otherwise we risk getting cold at night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Albergues_privados\"><\/span>Private hostels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike municipal ones, these are managed by individuals, for example where I stayed in Pamplona, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/albergue-plaza-catedral.en.html?aid=1920185&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Plaza Catedral Hostel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They have more amenities than public ones (fewer beds per room, more well-maintained bathrooms, sometimes breakfast included).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They can be <strong>book in advance<\/strong>, which is useful in high season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The price is usually around \u20ac10 and \u20ac20 per night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They also require the credential (although some do not ask for it).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pensiones_y_hostales\"><\/span>Guesthouses and hostels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to classic hostels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ideal option for those seeking more privacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single or double rooms, with private bathroom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is not always necessary to present the credential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The price can vary greatly depending on the city and season (from \u20ac25 onwards).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hoteles\"><\/span>Hotels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal for a treat between all the walking, although there is no pilgrimage atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Less common among pilgrims, but available in larger cities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A good option to rest well after several stages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfort and full services, but at a higher price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Casas_rurales\"><\/span>Rural houses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Accommodation in the rural surroundings of the Camino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quiet, charming, and often with home-cooked meals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for those looking for a more authentic and relaxed experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_comenzar_el_Camino_de_Santiago\"><\/span>Where to start the Camino de Santiago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All the variants of the Camino de Santiago have a \u201cformal beginning.\u201d For example <strong>The Northern Route begins in Ir\u00fan<\/strong>, in the Basque Country, right on the border with France. <strong>The primitive route begins in Oviedo<\/strong>, capital of the Principality of Asturias. <strong>The French Route begins in Saint Jean Pied de Port<\/strong>, a town located in the Pyrenees on the French side.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago32.jpg\" alt=\"Saint Jean Pied de Port, donde comienza la Ruta Francesa del Camino de Santiago\" class=\"wp-image-13726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago32.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago32-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago32-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saint Jean Pied de Port, where the French Route of the Camino de Santiago begins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you don&#039;t want to walk the entire route, you can start in any town or city that forms part of the Camino de Santiago route. It depends on how many stages you want to walk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember that to get the \u201c<strong>Compostela<\/strong>\u201c, a certificate that proves that they have completed the Camino de Santiago, they have to prove that they walked at least 100km, for example from Sarria if they are doing the French route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Saint_Jean_Pied_de_Port_origen_de_la_Ruta_Francesa\"><\/span>How to get to Saint Jean Pied de Port, the origin of the French Route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Espana\"><\/span>From Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The closest city to Saint Jean Pied de Port is Pamplona. <\/strong>From there it is possible to take buses or taxis to the French village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_Bus\"><\/span>By Bus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In high season, from March to October, <strong>the company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsa.es\/\">Alsa<\/a> has daily services<\/strong> that leave for Saint Jean Pied de Port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The trip takes 1.45 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It costs \u20ac22 euros<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is with the company,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.autocaresartieda.com\/?scc=roncesvalles\">Artieda Coaches<\/a>, which offers regular service between Pamplona and Roncesvalles. From Roncesvalles to Saint Jean Pied de Port, the only option is to take a taxi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Francia\"><\/span>From France<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The closest city to Saint Jean Pied de Port from France is Bayonne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there a direct train leaves, through the company&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupe-sncf.com\/en\">SNFC<\/a>, with a duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"46\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo-600x46.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mejor_epoca_para_hacer_el_Camino_de_Santiago\"><\/span>Best time to do the Camino de Santiago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An important question to get organized, <strong>What is the best time to do the Camino de Santiago?<\/strong> The answer is\u2026it depends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we want to walk with <strong>the heat of summer, with long days and lots of people<\/strong> Along the Camino, the ideal months would be in <strong>June, July and August<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if we want <strong>escape the high season<\/strong>, but continue enjoying good weather, the months of <strong>April\/May and September\/October<\/strong>, would be correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I <strong>I started on October 2nd and finished on November 3rd<\/strong>I had a mix of climates. The first two weeks, from the Pyrenees to Burgos, the weather was great, clear, with no rain and no stifling heat. It was a pleasure walking those stages. But then things changed; rainy days began to arrive, and the temperature dropped, especially the last 10 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every day I was in Galicia was cloudy with partial rain. The same applies to Santiago de Compostela, where I was there for four days, and every day was drizzly and cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I had to do it again, <strong>would start in mid-September and end in mid-October.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rest of the months, November\/December\/January\/February\/March, tend to be quite cool with very short days. I wouldn&#039;t like to walk during those times, but the advantage is that you&#039;ll have the Camino to yourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEs_dificil_hacer_el_Camino_de_Santiago_%C2%BFTengo_que_estar_preparado_fisicamente\"><\/span>Is the Camino de Santiago difficult? Do I need to be physically fit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#039;t need to be an athlete to walk the Camino, but it helps to be at least somewhat prepared. The difficulty depends largely on your chosen pace, the route you take, and your own physical condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>French Route<\/strong>For example, it&#039;s one of the busiest and best-equipped trails, with plenty of towns, accommodations, and services that allow you to progress at your own pace. Of course, you&#039;ll be walking quite a bit, between 20 and 30 km per day on average, so a little prior training (such as long walks or climbing hills with a backpack) is very helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the body, the Camino is also a mental challenge. You learn to listen to your body, to live with the bare minimum, to accept fatigue... but also to be surprised by all you can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So no, <strong>It is not impossible nor only for athletes<\/strong>, but preparing a little will help you enjoy the experience more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hacer_el_Camino_de_Santiago_en_Bicicleta\"><\/span>Doing the Camino de Santiago by Bicycle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing the Camino de Santiago by bicycle is a different experience than the traditional pilgrim&#039;s walk. The bicycle allows <strong>travel long distances in less time<\/strong>, cross changing landscapes in a single day, and live an adventure at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the slow and thoughtful pace of the walker, the bicigrino faces <strong>different physical challenges<\/strong>, such as long climbs, steep descents, and the need to take care of your equipment every step of the way. But it also offers enormous freedom. With greater mobility, you can <strong>deviate from the traditional layout<\/strong>, explore nearby towns, or stop in corners that might otherwise go unnoticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note that, in order to obtain the <strong>Compostela<\/strong> (the official certificate of the Camino), cyclists must travel <strong>at least 200 km<\/strong> (compared to the 100 km required for walkers), and also have their ID stamped twice a day. Many choose to start from Le\u00f3n, Ponferrada, or Astorga to cover this minimum distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most of the Camino Franc\u00e9s is passable by bike, there are some sections where the terrain requires dismounting and pushing, especially in mountainous or muddy areas. Therefore, it is advisable to have at least some prior experience on long routes or rural roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, cycling the Camino doesn&#039;t diminish the depth of the experience. The human connections, the landscapes, the moments of solitude, and the physical challenges are still present, just at a different speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consejos_para_hacer_El_Camino_de_Santiago_por_tu_cuenta_Ruta_Francesa\"><\/span>Tips for doing the Camino de Santiago on your own, French Route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a summary of everything we&#039;ve seen so far, here are my top tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Planning:<\/strong> It&#039;s important to decide how many kilometers you want to travel per day and where you plan to sleep. The apps I recommended above are ideal for organizing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> You can choose municipal or private hostels, or even rural houses. Keep in mind that public hostels cannot be reserved in advance and are less complex in terms of infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Equipment:<\/strong> Bring a light backpack with the essentials (comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear, first aid kit, sleeping bag).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pilgrim&#039;s Credential:<\/strong> Necessary to stay in municipal hostels and obtain the Compostela upon arrival in Santiago.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recommended season:<\/strong> Spring and autumn are ideal for the climate and fewer pilgrims. But keep in mind that autumn also brings rain, especially in Galicia, where it rains most of the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_es_lo_mejor_del_Camino_de_Santiago\"><\/span>What is the best thing about the Camino de Santiago?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>He <strong>French Way<\/strong> It&#039;s a unique experience, both physically and spiritually. Exploring it means immersing yourself in centuries of history, meeting people from all over the world, and enjoying beautiful landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if there is something that truly made this experience unique, it was the people I met along the Camino. Not because the landscapes or the towns of the <strong>Camino de Santiago<\/strong> were not beautiful, because many are, but that beauty can also be found in other corners of the planet. What really made the difference was the <strong>camaraderie among pilgrims<\/strong>, that sense of community that is generated by walking for days and weeks alongside the same people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"651\" data-id=\"13729\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago33.jpg\" alt=\"Una de tantas cenas en grupo\" class=\"wp-image-13729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago33.jpg 550w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago33-338x400.jpg 338w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of many group dinners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\" data-id=\"13730\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago34.jpg\" alt=\"Trasnochada despu\u00e9s de caminar todo el d\u00eda\" class=\"wp-image-13730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago34.jpg 550w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago34-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Late night after walking all day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"13731\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago37-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"Amigas que deja el Camino\" class=\"wp-image-13731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago37-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago37.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Friends that the Camino leaves behind<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing stories, supporting each other through tough times, celebrating each milestone. That human connection is, without a doubt, what makes <strong>Camino de Santiago<\/strong> such a special and unique experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#039;d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who was part of my Camino. Thanks to them, I&#039;m left with very happy memories. Thank you, Edurne, Paco, Isa, Daniela, Savanna, Sonya, Dan, Jennifer, Matt, Alycia, Caroline, Maura, Lincoln, Maria, and the Italians. I miss you, and I hope to see you again in the future at one of the reunions already taking place.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Instagram-fotos-con-grupo-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Foto con varios peregrinos que conoci durante el Camino\" class=\"wp-image-13732\" style=\"width:494px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Instagram-fotos-con-grupo-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Instagram-fotos-con-grupo-801x800.jpg 801w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Instagram-fotos-con-grupo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Instagram-fotos-con-grupo-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Instagram-fotos-con-grupo.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Several of the companions I made on the Camino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_es_lo_peor_del_Camino_de_Santiago\"><\/span>What&#039;s the worst thing about the Camino de Santiago?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everything is rosy. There are things that aren&#039;t good or can cause discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Las_lesiones_fisicas\"><\/span>Physical injuries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blisters, strains, tendonitis... they&#039;re all part of the mix. The body speaks, and if you don&#039;t listen, it takes its toll. Some days you walk in pain, and that can take a significant toll on your mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_acumulacion_de_cansancio\"><\/span>The accumulation of fatigue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#039;s not just physical exhaustion, but also mental exhaustion. Waking up early every day, walking for long hours, arriving at a shelter, showering, doing laundry, searching for food... all of this for 33 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_saturacion_en_temporada_alta\"><\/span>Saturation in high season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I went in October and didn&#039;t experience it personally (except from Sarria, when it gets very crowded). But they say that during July and August, some stages can feel like a massive pilgrimage. The lack of beds and full hostels can be a bit stressful for an experience that many would imagine to be more peaceful or introspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Las_etapas_monotonas_entradas_y_salidas_de_la_grandes_ciudades\"><\/span>The monotonous stages, entrances and exits of the big cities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many pilgrims expressed a certain fatigue from the monotonous stages. Not everything is picture-postcard scenery. There are stages that are long, hot, with little shade, and cross roads or industrial areas. This was the point I suffered the most. The entrances and exits to large cities are often noisy, long, and between factories or highways. Sometimes you have to walk several kilometers on asphalt or along the side of a road. The contrast between walking through a field and entering a city is striking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Las_despedidas\"><\/span>The farewells<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most beautiful things about the Camino is the people you meet. But it&#039;s also hard to say goodbye to them when our paths diverge. It sounds clich\u00e9, but it happens. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhastApp-Instagram-foto-abrazo-con-savanna-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Abrazo al llegar a Compostela\" class=\"wp-image-13733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhastApp-Instagram-foto-abrazo-con-savanna-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhastApp-Instagram-foto-abrazo-con-savanna-801x800.jpg 801w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhastApp-Instagram-foto-abrazo-con-savanna-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhastApp-Instagram-foto-abrazo-con-savanna-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhastApp-Instagram-foto-abrazo-con-savanna.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A hug that will remain in the memory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Imagine that, after sharing a whole month of walks, meals, stories, and laughter, an almost familiar routine begins to form. Every day is a shared adventure. And suddenly, all of that ends overnight. The farewell can feel very intense, as if you&#039;re leaving behind a small life you&#039;d built along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"46\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo-600x46.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finisterre_Fisterra_el_fin_del_mundo_antiguo_%C2%BFy_del_Camino\"><\/span>Finisterre (Fisterra), the end of the ancient world and of the Camino?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most pilgrims finish the Camino de Santiago in the city of Santiago de Compostela. It is the historical and spiritual destination of the Camino. Arriving at the Plaza del Obradoiro, seeing the cathedral, and embracing your companions is a symbolic and emotional experience for most pilgrims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a distinct energy, with hugs, tears, bagpipes playing, pilgrims reuniting. There&#039;s a lot of emotion in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the Camino actually continues beyond Santiago. It&#039;s an additional 90 km, a three- to five-day walk towards the Atlantic, until you reach Finisterre (Fisterra). <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago41.jpg\" alt=\"Kil\u00f3metro 0 en Finisterre\" class=\"wp-image-13736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago41.jpg 550w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago41-308x400.jpg 308w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Km 0 in Finisterre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Epilogo_del_Camino_de_Santiago\"><\/span>Epilogue of the Camino de Santiago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unlike Santiago, Finisterre is quieter, less touristy<\/strong>, and gives space to be with ourselves, reflect, process what we have experienced and finally say goodbye to the Camino in a more introspective way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In ancient times it was believed that <strong>Finisterre <\/strong>It was literally the end of the world. Reaching the ocean after weeks of walking has another burden, it&#039;s like a real <strong>act of closing and contemplation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I discarded the idea of walking it due to lack of time and because the weather hadn&#039;t been cooperating in recent weeks. However, with some of the group we formed on the Camino and with whom we arrived together in Santiago de Compostela, we decided to rent a car and take a day trip to Finisterre. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago38.jpg\" alt=\"Los pocos que quedamos post Santiago\" class=\"wp-image-13735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago38.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago38-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago38-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The group that remained after arriving in Santiago de Compostela<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It has spectacular landscapes with coastal towns and cliffs facing the Atlantic, definitely a different environment than we had been observing on the French Route. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago40.jpg\" alt=\"Costa de Finisterre, fin del Camino de Santiago\" class=\"wp-image-13734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago40.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago40-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago40-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Finisterre Coast, end of the old world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Walking along the beaches of Finisterre, with the strong wind hitting my face and the constant sound of the sea, was like writing the epilogue to a book I didn&#039;t want to finish. There were no more crowds, bagpipes, or excited hugs like in Santiago. Most of the pilgrims had returned to their lives, and that silence made me feel like my Camino was finally ending. Every step on the sand was one of the last of this journey. There was no destination to reach, no hostel to find. No more breakfasts and dinners shared with the pilgrim family. All that remained was <strong>be thankful for what you have experienced.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago39.jpg\" alt=\"Playa en Finisterre\" class=\"wp-image-13737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago39.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago39-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_camino_santiago39-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Last steps of my Camino on the beach of Finisterre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_ir_a_Finisterre_desde_Santiago_de_Compostela\"><\/span>How to get to Finisterre from Santiago de Compostela<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving isn&#039;t the only way to get to Finisterre; there are other options from Santiago:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caminando_la_forma_peregrina\"><\/span>Walking (the pilgrim way)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 90 km from Santiago to Finisterre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 3 to 5 days, depending on the pace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route<\/strong>: Well-signposted trail, with hostels and towns in between such as Negreira, Olveiroa and Cee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advantage<\/strong>It&#039;s a natural &quot;epilogue&quot; to the Camino. Many feel that the true conclusion is reaching the sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20231105_132442-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Cascada del \u00c9zaro camino a FInisterre\" class=\"wp-image-13738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20231105_132442-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20231105_132442-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20231105_132442-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20231105_132442-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20231105_132442-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20231105_132442-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00c9zaro waterfall on the way to FInisterre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_bus_la_forma_practica\"><\/span>By bus (the practical way)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Company<\/strong>: Monbus (<a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.monbus.es\">www.monbus.es<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 2 hours and 30 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: Around 10\u201313 euros (varies depending on schedule).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Departures<\/strong>: Several a day from the Santiago bus station (Intermodal Station).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advice<\/strong>: Buy your ticket online in advance, especially during peak season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_coche_o_compartido\"><\/span>By car or shared<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: : Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rent<\/strong>You can rent a car in Santiago and explore the Galician coast more freely (even go as far as Mux\u00eda).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carpooling<\/strong>Platforms like BlaBlaCar sometimes have drivers who go to Finisterre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tour<\/strong>: Hay salidas organizadas desde Santiago que llegan hasta Finisterre, Muxia y Ezaro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" \r\n                          data-gyg-tour-ids=\"394992,106228,107386\"\r\n                          data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"camino-santiago\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/santiago-de-compostela-l153\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Record_historico_y_cambio_de_tendencia_en_el_Camino_de_Santiago\"><\/span>Historic record and change of trend on the Camino de Santiago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The year 2025 marked a turning point for the Camino de Santiago, reaching a new record with more than 530,000 pilgrims arriving in Santiago de Compostela. This figure confirms the route's sustained growth in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cantidad-de-Peregrinos-haciendo-el-Camino-de-Santiago-en-2025.png\" alt=\"Cantidad de Peregrinos haciendo el Camino de Santiago en 2025\" class=\"wp-image-43663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cantidad-de-Peregrinos-haciendo-el-Camino-de-Santiago-en-2025.png 630w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cantidad-de-Peregrinos-haciendo-el-Camino-de-Santiago-en-2025-536x400.png 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Number of pilgrims doing the Camino de Santiago in 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, beyond the total number, there's an interesting change. The peak of pilgrims no longer occurs in the middle of summer, but in September. Traditionally, July and August were the busiest months, but in 2025 September became the peak time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be explained by the following reasons. On the one hand, September offers better weather conditions, less extreme heat, and still longer days. On the other hand, many pilgrims seek to avoid the summer crowds without sacrificing good weather. Added to this is greater work flexibility and the growing number of travelers who can choose dates outside the traditional peak season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This redefines the rules of the game somewhat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>July and August remain very busy months, but they are no longer the only peak periods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September is establishing itself as the new star month of the Camino.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And for those seeking tranquility, it is becoming increasingly important to look towards spring or even late autumn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: The main source of these statistics is the Pilgrim Reception Office of Santiago de Compostela<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflexiones_finales_de_mi_Camino_de_Santiago\"><\/span>Final reflections on my Camino de Santiago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After so many days walking, passing through villages, greeting new faces every morning and saying goodbye to others at dusk, I realized that an important part of the Camino lies not in the kilometers traveled, but in the way we connect with others. In that strange and beautiful community of strangers that becomes, for a few days, a family walking together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Camino you learn to speak without fear (I found myself sharing very personal things in just a few days of knowing each other), to listen without distractions, and to share silences that sometimes say more than any words. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I also learned something valuable: <strong>to release<\/strong>The Path is a constant practice of <strong>emotional detachment<\/strong>You meet incredible people (and some not so incredible ones), you share meals, sore feet, confessions, laughter, and hugs, and then suddenly... they&#039;re gone. They take another route, or they simply end their journey. And that&#039;s okay, that&#039;s how life works. You learn to say goodbye, although it took me a few days to recover from that emptiness. To be grateful for the encounter, without needing it to last forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#039;ll take that lesson with me. The Camino taught me to be more present, to value the now, to connect more deeply and at the same time let go more lightly. Because in the end, as in life, what matters isn&#039;t how many people reach your destination with you, but everything that those who accompanied you for a while left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cThe important thing is not how you arrive, but how you arrive and with whom you share the journey.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Unknown author<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"46\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo-600x46.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-caminoo.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preguntas_Frecuentes_sobre_el_Camino_de_Santiago\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions about the Camino de Santiago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a compilation of the most frequently asked questions we all ask ourselves when we begin to think about the Camino de Santiago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCual_es_el_mejor_Camino_para_empezar\"><\/span>What is the best way to start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>He <strong>French Way<\/strong> It&#039;s the most popular and has the best infrastructure. Ideal for beginners due to the number of towns, hostels, and services available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCual_es_la_mejor_epoca_para_hacerlo\"><\/span>What is the best time to do it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring (April-June)<\/strong> and <strong>autumn (September-October)<\/strong> These are the best months due to the mild climate and fewer crowds. In summer, there are more pilgrims, but it&#039;s also hotter and there&#039;s less availability in hostels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuanto_tiempo_se_necesita_para_hacerlo\"><\/span>How long does it take to do it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends on the starting point. From <strong>Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago<\/strong> They are some <strong>780 km<\/strong>, and usually takes between <strong>30 and 35 days<\/strong> walking at a leisurely pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFDonde_se_duerme\"><\/span>Where do you sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mainly in <strong>pilgrim hostels<\/strong> (public or private). There are also hostels, guesthouses, and hotels. Hostels are usually affordable and shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_es_la_Credencial_del_Peregrino\"><\/span>What is the Pilgrim&#039;s Credential?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is an official document that identifies you as a pilgrim. It is used to access hostels and to <strong>seal it every day<\/strong>, which is necessary to obtain the <strong>Compostela<\/strong> upon arriving in Santiago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_es_la_Compostela\"><\/span>What is the Compostela?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the <strong>official certificate<\/strong> which certifies that you have completed the Camino. It is handed in at the Pilgrim&#039;s Office in Santiago if you have walked <strong>at least 100 km<\/strong> or you cycled 200 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_tan_pesada_debe_ser_la_mochila\"><\/span>How heavy should the backpack be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A backpack between <strong>6 and 8 kilos<\/strong> (without water or food) is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEs_seguro_hacerlo_solo\"><\/span>Is it safe to do it alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it&#039;s very safe. The Camino is well-marked and packed with pilgrims from all over the world. Many people walk it alone and end up naturally forming groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFHay_senal_de_celular_e_internet\"><\/span>Is there cell phone and internet signal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Most of the time there is mobile coverage. Many shelters offer it. <strong>Free Wi-Fi<\/strong>. They can also use <strong>useful apps like Buen Camino or Gronze.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFDonde_se_lava_la_ropa\"><\/span>Where do you wash clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost all hostels have <strong>washing machines, dryers or hand washing areas<\/strong>. Bringing two changes of clothes is enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFTengo_que_estar_preparado_fisicamente\"><\/span>Do I have to be physically fit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#039;t need to be an athlete, but it&#039;s a good idea to prepare a little. The Camino is more of a mental challenge than a physical one, and the important thing is to do it at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_es_la_Meseta_del_Camino_de_Santiago\"><\/span>What is the Camino de Santiago Plateau?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is known as <em><strong>the Plateau<\/strong><\/em> The central stretch that crosses the vast plains of Castile and Le\u00f3n. It&#039;s a region of flat terrain, grain fields, open skies, and long, straight paths. Although it may seem monotonous at first glance, for many pilgrims, it&#039;s one of the most introspective and spiritual parts of the journey, where the silence and endless horizon invite one to look within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anexo_Etapas_del_Camino_Frances\"><\/span>Annex: Stages of the French Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The French Way is divided into approximately <strong>33 stages<\/strong> (days), although pilgrims can adapt them to their needs. Some may take less time if they walk more kilometers per day, while others may take longer if they walk fewer kilometers or take rest days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#039;s hard to remember the names of each town where you&#039;ll spend the night, and it ends up being somewhat irrelevant at some point. It helps to know in advance what we&#039;ll see there or the major cities we&#039;ll pass through, but beyond that, internalizing it... it doesn&#039;t make much sense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, it's always useful to know the distances, walking times, and difficulty. To that end, I'll group them according to the different autonomous communities of Spain that we'll be covering. These communities share geography, history, landscapes, and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mapa_de_las_etapas_del_Camino_de_Santiago_ruta_francesa\"><\/span>Map of the stages of the Camino de Santiago, French route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mapa con las paradas del Camino de Santiago ruta francesa\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1BC9wt9uZ1oXmu99B0Fxr8XckdbZkeOA&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Navarra_Etapas_1_a_4\"><\/span>Navarra (Stages 1 to 4)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This part of the Camino de Santiago is characterized by having <strong>a mountainous terrain (we are in the Pyrenees), forests, and we find the first historic towns of the Camino.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Must-sees in Navarre:<\/strong> Crossing of the Pyrenees, Alto del Perd\u00f3n, old town of Pamplona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_de_las_primeras_semanas_del_Camino_de_Santiago_caminando_por_Navarra_y_La_Rioja_cruce_de_los_Pirineos_y_campos_de_vinedos\"><\/span>Video of the first weeks of the Camino de Santiago, walking through Navarre and La Rioja, crossing the Pyrenees and vineyards.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Camino de Santiago - Parte I #caminodesantiago\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KlQQvQ4aHcg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Rioja_Etapas_5_a_9\"><\/span>La Rioja (Stages 5 to 9)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The La Rioja section is characterized by finding t<strong>land of vineyards, gastronomy, and towns with a strong pilgrimage tradition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Must-sees in La Rioja:<\/strong> Wineries, Wine Fountain, Laurel Street in Logro\u00f1o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castilla_y_Leon_Etapas_10_a_27\"><\/span>Castile and Le\u00f3n (Stages 10 to 27)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Castile and Le\u00f3n is the<strong> The largest region of the French Way. We&#039;ll move from the eternal plateau to the mountainous ascent toward Galicia.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Must-sees in Castile and Le\u00f3n:<\/strong> Burgos Cathedral, Castilian plateau, Cruz de Ferro, Ponferrada Castle, O Cebreiro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_de_los_dias_en_la_Meseta_del_Camino_de_Santiago_en_la_comunidad_de_Castilla_y_Leon\"><\/span>Video of the days on the Camino de Santiago Plateau, in the community of Castile and Le\u00f3n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Camino de Santiago - Parte II #caminodesantiago\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jyeP0Vmtsd0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Galicia_Etapas_28_a_33\"><\/span>Galicia (Stages 28 to 33)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last community on the French Way, Galicia. It is characterized by having <strong>green landscapes, frequent rain and the most emotional stretch of the Camino.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unmissable sights in Galicia:<\/strong> Welsh villages, Santiago de Compostela, green mountain landscapes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video of the final days of the Camino de Santiago, in Galicia and Finisterre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Camino de Santiago - Parte III #caminodesantiago\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BrXL44MbvUE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For years I dreamed of walking the Camino de Santiago. 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