STAMP COLLECTING, CAMINO STYLEThankfully, stamps are provided by almost institution along the way, including hotels, albergues, churches, town halls, post offices, and even some bars and restaurants.
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It's important to note that if you are starting your Camino in Galicia, you will need to collect at least two stamps per day on your way to Santiago (at least for the last 100km).If you are starting your Camino from outside of Galicia, you will only need one stamp per day.
Total Trip CostsMost pilgrim budgets fall in the $30-60 (€25-50) per day range, meaning a 30-day walk would cost $900-1800 (€750-1500). If you don't already have hiking gear, new gear could easily cost $300-600 (€250-500) if you need to get new footwear, backpack and sleeping bag.
The Camino is pretty much a cash economy, and it's a good strategy to have an average of €200 in your pocket, replenishing at ATMs along the way in cities, towns, and some large villages.
Generally, most people believe that the Camino del Norte is the most beautiful in terms of landscape. This is because you walk along Northern Spain and at times have the option to walk on a direct coastal path overlooking the ocean.
The Camino Ingles is the least travelled at an average of only 4% of all pilgrims taking this route. There are no major cities along the route, just tiny villages where locals often speak Galician over Spanish.
And it is that preparation and training are essential for all pilgrims who decide to do the Camino, even for those who are used to walking or doing moderate physical activity. Taking a walk is not the same as walking for many hours without resting.
The compostela is a certificate of accomplishment given to pilgrims on completing the Way. To earn the compostela one needs to walk a minimum of 100 km or cycle at least 200 km. In practice, for walkers, the closest convenient point to start is Sarria, as it has good bus and rail connections to other places in Spain.