Have you heard of the Camino de Santiago?
It’s really the dream.
Your days are filled with
Walking
Eating and
Sleeping
But you might be a little anxious or confused about the logistics of
Accommodations
What to bring
How to get started
Is this for you?
I’m here to calm your anxieties and answer the little questions..
Accommodations
Recommendations + common questions
My packing list
Everything in my 28 L Deuter backpack
How to prepare for the Camino
Physically, Mentally, and Spiritually
Common Questions
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Short Answer
13-15 miles/day you'll finish in 34-45 days
Long answer
You get to go at your own pace, there is no race to get anywhere and you get to decide your milage. Some plan their milage ahead of time, Some just like to see where they end up.
Personally: the first 5 days we knew exactly where we were walking to and where we would stay, but we decided to just let go and spend the rest of the days just walking with no strict plans. Waking up at 5:30 and ending our walk about 1 or 2 pm. total of 34 days
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Do you book your accommodations ahead is probably my most asked question.
Short answer
98% of the time I just showed up.
long answer
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short answer
No
long answer
The Camino Frances is known for its abundance of cafes and rest stops along the way! I usually grabbed an extra snack at breakfast.
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Short answer
Castile soap + a sink+ or shower + sunshine.
Long answer
depends on the alburgue. Whenever I came across a washer I took advantage!
Accommodations
Are you looking to Walk the Camino de Santiago? Here is my complete list, places I would stay again, and most asked questions.
My complete packing list
My complete packing list for walking the Camino de Santiago including links to products.
Preparing to walk The Camino
How to start getting prepared to walk 500 miles across Spain