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September 27, 2022, ,

Do the Portuguese Camino de Santiago in 5 days.

Many people who want to do the millennium stretch don't do it because they think it will take weeks or even months. However, they couldn't be more wrong.
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Set
September 27, 2022,

5 benefits of walking for those who want to do the Camino de Santiago.

All exercise is good for your health. However, walking is the easiest way to start. All you have to do is leave the house and walk to the destination that always awaits you.
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Aug
August 30, 2022,

5 spiritual rituals on arrival in Santiago de Compostela not to be missed

There are traditions that shouldn't be lost. Rituals, too. Everyone is free to follow them, but it's interesting to learn more about our favorite route.
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30
Aug
August 30, 2022,

Discover how to do the stunning Portuguese Coastal Path in 12 days

For those who have a dozen days to walk, the Portuguese Coastal Path is a route that should be visited by everyone who loves the sea.
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30
Aug
August 30, 2022,

10 interesting facts about the Camino de Santiago for those who want to know more!

The Camino de Santiago is full of adventures, hidden routes and curiosities. Read this article to find out!
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Arrows with different Caminos de Santiago.
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Aug
August 23, 2022,

Portuguese Coastal or Central Way? Find out which is best for you.

Decisions are always difficult, but there are ways to make the best one. Between the coastal route and the central route, pilgrims can choose. In this article, we'll talk about the strengths and weaknesses of each route.
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Aug
August 11, 2022, ,

The 50 most frequently asked questions about the road.

Until you get to Santiago de Compostela, you'll have a lot of questions on your mind. In this article, you'll find the answer to some of them.
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Jul
July 25, 2022,

8 things to do when you arrive in Santiago in 2024.

Getting to Santiago is an exercise in willpower, vitality and energy that consumes us during the walk to the desired location.
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Jul
July 25, 2022,

10 symbols of the Camino de Santiago.

The Camino de Santiago, like a nation, has its symbols. However, instead of flags and anthems, it has greetings that allow you to identify who the pilgrims are, arrows and much more!
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Jun
June 27, 2022,

Beginner's guide to the Portuguese Camino de Santiago.

For centuries, pilgrims have made this sacred journey in ill-fitting shoes and without roads to match. Only the richest could be lucky enough to travel comfortably on a pack animal.
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Bicigrinos doing the Camino de Santiago by bicycle
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May
May 16, 2022,

Cycling the Camino de Santiago .

For centuries, pilgrims have made this sacred journey in ill-fitting shoes and without roads to match. Only the richest could be lucky enough to travel comfortably on a pack animal.
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pilgrim sitting on a bench writing
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May
May 13, 2022,

6 best books on the Camino de Santiago.

There are many ways to walk the Camino and books are one of them. To help you, we've chosen the 5 best books on the Camino de Santiago.
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Sea
March 21, 2022,

6 reasons to do the Camino de Santiago in 2023

Let's start at the beginning. Walking the Camino de Santiago is no easy feat. From Oporto to our destination it's 260 kilometers, if we don't make a mistake along the way. That's why we have to be motivated and committed to the mission ahead.
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March 14, 2022,

Camino de Santiago: The most common injuries.

The Camino de Santiago can be a simple exercise for most people. Apart from the physical strain, the challenge tends to be more mental than bodily. You feel tired, you think. However, injuries are still possible, even for the most prepared pilgrims. Although most of them are minor - like...
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Sea
March 5, 2022,

60,000 steps: supporting Ukraine

The Portuguese Way of Saint James has set up a fundraising campaign, which you can find here, to support Razom - the association that knows the terrain best and to whom the money will be best distributed - in order to help refugees from Ukraine fleeing the terror of war.
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Jan
January 12, 2022,

The History of the Camino de Santiago

The Camino de Santiago has an ancient history. Every year pilgrims from all over the world walk the route to Compostela. In this article we explain the religious reasons for this tradition. But we can say that the stars are to blame.
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06
Jun
June 6, 2016,

What to pack for the Camino de Santiago

The Camino de Santiago is a long journey. That's why it's important to know what to take and, just as important, what not to take. This article has all the answers.
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