Many associations of friends of the Camino de Santiago, for many years, have requested that the minimum distance to walk to obtain the Compostela be raised from 100KM to 300KM.
In this video we do an analysis of the current situation, of the measures requested and we propose and detail a compromise solution between both positions.
In this video, we’ll try to explain the popularity of Sarria as a starting point for the Camino de Santiago, as well as the reasons why we think it’s a bad idea to start in Sarria, including the most popular arguments and less discussed reasons, as well as an alternative starting point for a more complete experience.
In this video, we analyze how much money is needed to do the Camino de Santiago, first segregating what are the main expenses, the different types of pilgrims, tips for saving money and an approximate cost for the most common routes.
The success of the Camino de Santiago is undeniable and a world phenomenon.
However, the reasons are not so clear.
In this video, I analyze a personal theory that is not related to the reasons usually cited, and that is not related to famous movies, books, or social media.
In this video, we show the certificates or accreditations of the Camino de Santiago, what they look like, what the requirements are and where they are obtained, including the Compostela, the Welcome Certificate, the Distance Certificate, the Visit Certificate, La Perregrina, (“the compostela for dogs”), the Cotolaya, the Finisterrana, in Finisterre, the Muxiana, the Pedronia, the Salvadorana and the Ignaciana.
Other certificates/accreditations not included:
La Carta Peregrina, en Sahagún (Tony P )
It indicates the halfway point of the French Way. It is requested at the tourist office from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Weekends closed. Price: 3 €
La Uclediana: (Alfredo Guerra)
Walking the Camino de Santiago in the opposite direction; from the Church of Santiago in Madrid to the Monastery of the Order of Santiago in Uclés.
It also has a specific credential, issued by the Association of Friends of the Uclés Way.
La Lebaniega: Upon completion of the Camino Lebaniego (also has a specific credential)
Prices for the year 2022.
Designs for certificates and accreditation may have changed and the dates indicated refer to the year of delivery, not the year when the design was changed.
In this video, we’ll show you how to properly pack your backpack for the Camino de Santiago. This backpack is suitable for women, for hikes longer than 7 days, and for spring, summer, and autumn. First, we’ll give you general advice, then we’ll explain the reasoning behind some of our choices, and finally, we’ll show you how to pack the backpack.
Packing List
40L/50L backpack
Pair of sneakers/boots
Sleeping bag
2 dry-fit hiking shirts
1 cotton t-shirt for lounging
1 long-sleeved t-shirt
1 pair of shorts for the end of the stage
2 pairs of seasonal dry-fit pants (in this case, one pair of long pants and one pair of shorts)
1 belt with a plastic buckle
1 pair of pajamas
1 coat
1 pair of sandals
Towel, toothpaste, and toothbrush
Toiletry bag
Fanny pack
1 cloth bag
2 sports bras
3 pairs of underwear
3 pairs of socks
Compeed, needles, and thread
Laundry soap with clothespins and rope
Small backpack
Power bank
Water bottle
1 raincoat
Guest ID
1 headlamp
Sunglasses
1/2 roll of toilet paper and small bags
1 hat
Sunscreen Sunscreen
Magnesium
First-Aid Kit
1 Fly and Mosquito Repellent
Disinfectant
Walking Stick (1 or 2)
1 Seashell (optional)
Toiletry Bag includes:
Safety pins
Lip liner
Clean bags
And cotton swabs
Anti-chafing cream and/or petroleum jelly
Small scissors
Moisturizing cream, one for the body and one for the face
Shower gel and shampoo (not available in many hostels)
Deodorant
Hand sanitizer
Comb
First-Aid Kit includes:
Anti-inflammatories,
Blister disinfectant,
Compeed or similar,
Needle, thread, and
Magnesium tablets and/or rehydration solution…
Waist Bag includes:
Earplugs and eye mask
Padlock
Pilgrim’s credential + Ziploc bag ID card
Mobile phone
Charger and cable
Power bank
Headphones
Universal adapter with 2 USB ports
Clean plastic and cloth bags
Wallet includes: ID card or passport Some cash (estimate €20 per day minimum in cash, as of 2022) Credit/debit cards
Not shown in the video, but necessary: Plastic fork/spork (many hostels don’t provide them)
In this video, we show a summary of our day-to-day on the French Way, including towns, parish hostels, hermits, churches and other special moments.
Day 1: Puente La Reina-Estella
Day 2: Estella-Los Arcos-Sansol
Day 3: Sansol-Logroño
Day 4: Logroño-Navarrete-Nájera
Day 5: Nájera-Santo Domingo de la Calzada-Grañon
Day 6: Grañon-Belorado-Tosantos
Day 7: Tosantos-San Juan de Ortega-Agés
Day 8: Agés-Burgos
In the video, the distances, the difficulty and the beauty of the route are included.
In this first video of the year, we explore the Ripollès Way, one of the many Ways of St. James that crosses Catalonia and that even some Catalans are unaware of.
We walk from Sant Quirze de Besora to Sabadell, passing through Manlleu, Vic, Tona, Centelles, Figaró, Granollers and other villages.
Unfortunately we were not able to film the Ripoll-Sant Quirze section.
As part of the video, we show 2 paths to get to Ripoll, the Coll d’Ares, which some consider the beginning of the Ripollès path and the Camí del Segre, which starts in Puigcerdà.
The official path ends in Palou, where it joins other paths in the Pyrenees and Cap de Creus in the direction of Sabadell, Terrassa, Montserrat, which we have already covered in another video.
We are not aware of there being hostels on this road, so you have to use hostels and hotels or do it in one stage.
We didn’t see any other walkers on all the days of the journey.
And one last tip for adventurers and weekend pilgrims: the section shown in this video is possible to get the recurring Rodalies season ticket since the last station in zone 6 is Sant Quirze and the path runs parallel to the R3 line. (We know that the subscription was not intended for non-work purposes, but we wanted to communicate the possibility).
