July and August are the the most popular months on the Camino, however at this time of year it is a bit hotter. May, June, and September offer the best conditions for hiking the Camino de Santiago, with delightful weather, reduced chances of heavy rainfall, and a good number of fellow pilgrims to accompany you – all without the excessive crowds.

The Camino de Santiago is considered moderately difficult - you should be comfortable with walking 6-7 hours for consecutive days with some occasionally longer days. To show the relative difficulty of our walking holidays, each trip is graded on a scale of 1 to 12, with 12 being the most challenging.

The camino can take between 8-15 days, depending on which route you take.

There are seven main routes of the Camino de Santiago:

Camino Frances (the French Way), Camino Portugués (the Portuguese Way), Camino del Norte (the Northern Way), Camino Primitivo (the Original Way), Via de la Plata (the Silver Way), Camino Inglés (the English Way) and Camino Finisterre-Muxía

The Euro is used on all routes of the Camino de Santiago.

This minimum required distance to qualify for your Compostela Certificate of Distance is 100km, however the Camino de Santiago walking routes can be much longer than this and take months to complete. The great news is that we offer the Camino’s in sections from as little as one week which fits perfectly with your holiday time and covers enough of the route to gain your certificate.

Camino simply means highway. Camino de Santiago (Highway to Santiago) is a title given to a network of ancient Christian Pilgrimage routes which all lead to the tomb of Apostle Saint James in Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain. The routes are also often referred to as the Way of St James for this reason.

It is said that there is the Camino you walk and the Camino you live!  Whether you are seeking a challenge of completing a long distance route, want to meet likeminded people, have the chance to visit an area you wouldn’t otherwise visit or wish to undertake a spiritual journey. Walking the Camino de Santiago is much more than just a route it is a way to discover new experiences, bring history to life and reaching personal goals.

The purpose of the Camino de Santiago shell is threefold.  For early pilgrims the scallop shell was the perfect tool for gathering water or making a makeshift bowl. It was also worn for protection so that pilgrims could pass safely from neighbouring countries into Spain and Galicia during unsettled times. Today it is a symbol which unites pilgrims of the camino; a conversation starter and a reassuring sign that you are on the right path.

The Camino de Santiago Pilgrim passport also known as your credentials is a document each pilgrim receives at the start of their Camino. Along the way you collect stamps at hotels, cafes and hostels to prove that you have walked or cycled the required distance to Santiago to receive your Compostela Certificate. You must collect 2 stamps a day to prove you have undertaken the distance.

This is your certificate of completion. When you arrive in Santiago de Compostela you will take your credential to the Oficina do Peregrino who will present you with a certificate to show you have walked the Camino de Santiago

Yes of course. Walking the Camino de Santiago is not only for somebody on a religious pilgrimage but for anyone. Although people still undertake the routes as a religious pilgrimage many simply do so for the achievement of completing a long distance route. One of the nicest things about undertaking a long distance route and in particular a Camino is that everyone has different reasons for undertaking it and you will meet people from around the world along the way.

Depending on the way you choose and the section you undertake determines the amount of ascent or descent you will undertake, but in general they are all relatively easy going. The routes are mostly on old mule tracks, wide dirt roads and quiet lanes through rural villages and farmlands.

Yes, navigation is easy with the entirety of your route marked with the traditional scallop shell and yellow arrows at regular intervals.

Yes, many walkers walk the Caminos alone. If you would prefer some company or unsure of undertaking it alone then our group trips are perfect for you.

You will meet many interesting people from around the world.

You will walk through 5-20 rustic villages a day separated by rolling countryside.

You will discover new traditions, foods and cultures.

You will walk with other walkers and cyclists.