Which Camino route is best for me?

Camino Ingles: the shortest route If you are short of time and would still like to have a full Camino de Santiago route ticked off your list, the Camino Ingles is ideal. It is the shortest Camino de Santiago trail, at just over 100kms from Ferrol and 75kms from A Coruna.



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The Camino Ingles: The Camino Ingles is a shorter route, starting in either Ferrol or A Coruna and stretching over 100 kilometers to Santiago de Compostela. The route is well-marked and offers a variety of accommodations and services, making it an easy option for walkers who are short on time.

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There are some who travel the Camino without any physical preparation, and they get through it and reach the tomb of St James in Santiago de Compostela. You will have, however, a far more pleasant experience if you do some hill-walking or aerobic exercise in the months before going on the Camino!

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Via de la Plata: the longest one Best for Finding solitude. This is one of the quietest Camino routes and it passes through the fewest settlements. This is the route to take if you really want to get to know Spain. It runs for an epic 620 miles from its southern to its northern tip.

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Public bathrooms are not frequent on the Camino de Santiago. But, cafes, restaurants and bars are frequent, you may find one or two during the day, and these all have bathrooms that customers can use.

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How much time do I need to walk the Camino? To walk the classic Camino Francés route from St-Jean-Pied-de-Port or Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela, most people require between 4-6 weeks, however, the time needed depends on your daily mileage and whether you take any rest days.

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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 Camino Frances (French Way) is the most popular Camino route. As per its name, this route starts in Saint-Pied-de-Port and crosses the French-Spanish border in the Pyrenees.

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The hardest day of the Camino is on the first day of the French Way, where you have to cross the great mountain range of the Pyrenees over the Napoleon Pass. You must hike 26km to get to the first stop, but you are awarded with a stay in the stunning monastery town of Roncesvalles and two days later Pamplona.

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The landscape is hilly so on most days, you will ascent and descent approximately 300m. The first few days along the beautiful coast are slightly more difficult than the days approaching Santiago de Compostela.

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The average age of Pilgrims walking El Camino de Santiago is between 30 and 60 with nearly 60% of Pilgrims finishing the Camino being in this age group. There are also 15% of Pilgrims being over 60 years old and this is a growing group with more and more seniors walking the Camino de Santiago.

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People of all ages walk the Camino de Santiago! The average age of walkers is probably closer to 60 than it is to 20! If you are in good overall health and able to walk on uneven surfaces, you will most likely be able to walk the Camino, or at least certain sections.

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Most (walking) pilgrims follow a fairly direct path to the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, but mountain biking the Camino gives you more time to explore trails less travelled and small villages outside the popular walking routes.

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