How many stamps do you need per day on Camino?

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.



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Nonetheless, taking the words from the Pilgrim's Office verbatim, you need two stamps per day for the final 100 kilometers into Santiago. There is one more important requirement if you intend to receive the Compostela when you reach Santiago: You need to be sure that your Credencial is an 'official' one.

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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.

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STAMP COLLECTING, CAMINO STYLE Thankfully, 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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Daily distances on the Camino de Santiago are between 20 km and 25 km. The average walking speed of an adult is 5 km/3 mi per hour. If you walk at that pace it'll take you 4 to 5 hours of walking per day.

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You are using so many calories each day that it is difficult to replace them all with food. Most years I have started my camino several kilos over weight and generally lose around 6-8 kilos. However last year I made a big effort to lose my extra kilos before starting my camino and only lost 2 additional kilos.

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Where can you get your Camino pilgrim passport? The official Credencial is issued by the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and can be obtained from the Pilgrim Office, Associations of Friends of Saint James in Spain and abroad and from tourist offices along the different routes.

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Total Trip Costs Most 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.

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The time of year that you choose to walk the Camino de Santiago may influence your decision as to whether you pack a sleeping bag or not. If you are walking in off-season, any time before March or after September, then you may wish to carry a lightweight sleeping bag rather than sleep sheet.

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Most albergues do not supply sheets and towels, so plan to bring a lightweight one-season sleeping bag and pack towel. If you really want to save weight, consider carrying just a sleeping bag liner if you are walking in summer.

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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.

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You can still get your camino credential booklet if you don't register. But, if you don't register then your walk will not be logged at the Pilgrim's Office in Santiago. This will mean that you cannot get the certificate.

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Many pilgrims who have never set foot on a pilgrimage route are afraid of getting lost along the way. The truth is that orienting yourself on the Camino de Santiago is quite simple, even for beginners. It's unusual to get lost.

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