Mange både offentlige og private albergue åbner fra starten af juli og sammen med det meste af Spanien hilser de pilgrimme fra de fleste europæiske lande velkommen til igen at vandre Caminoen på forsvarlig vis. Vi tager forbehold og går med respekt for hinanden.
Mange både offentlige og private albergue åbner fra starten af juli og sammen med det meste af Spanien hilser de pilgrimme fra de fleste europæiske lande velkommen til igen at vandre Caminoen på forsvarlig vis. Vi tager forbehold og går med respekt for hinanden.
"Listen to your body, feed your body", Surinder Singh, yoga teacher, Rishikesh
"Listen to your body, feed your body", Surinder Singh, yoga teacher, Rishikesh
Inspiration & shared tours with room for individual needs
Adventure trips with time for presence
Maybe you also dream of walking the Camino ? For most people, the Camino de Santiago is an active journey and experiences beyond the ordinary. Some travel alone, and others go on the Camino together. Some walk 10-15 km. a day, others 20-30 km. or more.
Most people start with long days on the trails, but injuries and setbacks are also common, so it's important to notice and adjust your efforts based on individual needs. What does your next journey look like?
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Walking the "entire Camino" across Spain can be a challenge , and many prefer a shorter trip. In itself a full-fledged experience and perhaps the start of more journeys in the footsteps of the ancient pilgrims.
"Look for the signs, the signs of life," Mincho Fuertes
There are several routes to Santiago and many ways to approach the journey. Contact me to register for the shared trips along the Camino del Norte this fall, or we can talk about tailor-made options, where destination, travel time and other conditions are arranged ad hoc. You are of course also welcome to just browse around to get inspired for your own adventure trips.
On the Camino with alone time and fellowship
The story tells of Saint James, who sailed from what we know as Israel to Spain and walked to Santiago de Compostela in Galicien to spread the message of God and Jesus. Later, his remains were brought back to Santiago, where they are said to be buried under the impressive cathedral. Since then, countless people have walked to Santiago de Compostela, and over time a large network of pilgrimage routes has been established in Spain, France, and many other European countries.
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Traditionally, the Camino was walked for religious reasons, and in the Middle Ages, for example, it was common for criminals to be sentenced to walk under simple conditions. The Camino still oozes history, and it is exciting to find your way as a modern pilgrim.
The so-called French route from Saint Jean Pied de Port offers great views from the start and continues through varied landscapes with a total of 775 km. to Santiago. The classic route goes through historic cities such as Pamplona, Logroño, Burgos and León and also offers a string of charming villages with a guaranteed pilgrim atmosphere. From April to October, and especially from May to September, there are many on the route, and it may be a good idea to book accommodation in advance.
With wild views on the edge of the Pyrenees
The Camino del Norte, starting at the French-Spanish border near San Sebastian, is also popular with pilgrims and travelers from all over the world. The route stretches for 630 km. more or less along the Spanish north coast, before leading inland at Ribadeo with a total of 820 km. to Santiago de Compostela. Especially the first part in the Basque Country up to Bilbao is a challenge with many hills, but after that the route is more straight with many flat sections and gentle hills up to Santander.
Camino del Norte is a beautiful experience with varied landscapes and magnificent beaches. San Sebastian is known for its cuisine and the many Michelin restaurants, and in general the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicien are packed with tapas and treats for every taste. The route is far from overrun, and most are surprised and overwhelmed by the lush and inviting landscapes.
Camino del Norte - a hilly pleasure in the lush Basque Country
In addition to the Camino Francés and the Camino del Norte , the Portuguese route has also become popular, and more and more people are walking the spectacular Camino Primitivo with 321 km. from Oviedo to Santiago and the historic route Via de la Plata starting in Seville. Other options are the Camino Mozárabe from Almería or the southeastern route, Camino del Sureste from Alicante. I have also heard good things about "the forgotten route", Camino Olvidado, and personally I can recommend the deserted Camino del Salvador and not least the Camino leading from Santiago about 90 km. to the Atlantic and "End of the World".
There are fewer accommodation options in winter , but you can walk the Camino all year round. The number of pilgrims drops during October and November, and relatively few walk in winter. I myself was lucky with 15-17 degrees celsius along the Camino del Norte in January a few years ago (photo above). Last year I experienced some rain in June, whereas October and November offered beautiful weather when I was along the Camino del Salvador, the Primitivo and the Camino Finisterre-Muxía - followed by a bus trip to Porto and a walk to Santiago. It is difficult to predict the weather, but at least I have never regretted a single one of my journeys on the Camino.
Time for fun and enriching moments
Many people travel with simple conditions and stay at an albergue, while others choose hotels and time for pampering. Albergue/hostel is the original form of accommodation with shared bedrooms and typically good ordinary conditions. There are both public and private albergues with different levels of comfort. People often eat together and share experiences and stories with other travelers.
I recommend traveling light with only the necessary equipment and a weight of max. 10% of body weight. I typically carry a medium-sized backpack of 6-12 kg. depending on the season and my purpose for the trip. It is also normal to have your luggage transported for 4-6 euros until the next check-in. Some cycle the Camino, others stay at home. Everyone decides for themselves.
Santillana del Mar, Cantabria, Northern Spain
- Don't walk faster than your soul, Pat, hospitalero
The physical, mental and spiritual phase of the Camino. Most people experience a first phase where we adapt physically and practically. The body gets used to the daily walk, and we get used to the routine as nomads for a while. After that, there is a mental phase with time for reflection and finally a spiritual-creative phase where pieces fall into place, and the journey makes sense.
Most days, except Sunday, there is the possibility of shopping in supermarkets or smaller shops. The Camino is accessible to most people, but you should know that it can be a long way to the next small village with the possibility of refreshments. Some sections are quite hilly, and occasionally there are several variants of the routes, some more strenuous than others.
Some herberge operate on a donation basis, where we leave a coin or two of our choice
Part of the pleasure of walking the Camino is the many meetings with other pilgrims . There are travelers of all ages and from most of the world, and it is special to walk several days with time for both silence and spontaneous conversations about big and small things . Overall, the Camino de Santiago is an opportunity to focus on ourselves, each other and our dreams and goals in life.
- Listen to your body, feel your body, Surinder Singh
- My own first longer journey on the Camino de Santiago was in 2012 with a three-week walk on the French route from Burgos to Santiago. I had seen "Bertelsen på Caminoen" and was looking forward to a break from my busy Copenhagen life with lots of work and multi-tasking. It was time to listen to my inner voice, and my trip became a landmark experience and the start of many trips and longer stays in, among others, Morocco, Nepal and India with lots of walking and yoga. In total, I have walked 10 months and 7,000 km. on the various pilgrimage routes. Sometimes I have been on short trips and other times long journeys - always a pleasure with both alone time, togetherness and a wealth of fun and enriching experiences.
- A fantastic trip on the Camino. Lasse is a competent and knowledgeable tour guide, who also manages to make room for silence and let the impressions speak for themselves. Best recommendations, Lotte Maribo Ibsen
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