Camino de Santiago
The Camino de Santiago is a historic pilgrimage route that leads to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, where the remains of Saint James are believed to be buried. While it is a popular hiking and long-distance walking trail, it holds a deeper spiritual and cultural significance. For centuries, pilgrims have walked the route seeking personal reflection, religious fulfillment, or simply the challenge of the journey. Today, people from all over the world walk the Camino for various reasons (faith, adventure, or self-discovery) making it a unique blend of physical endurance and meaningful experience.
The Camino de Santiago consists of several main routes, each offering a unique experience in terms of difficulty, landscapes, and cultural significance. Here’s an overview of the most popular routes:
- Camino Francés (French Way) (~800 km)
- Camino Portugués (Portuguese Way) (~620 km from Lisbon / ~260 km from Porto)
- Camino del Norte (Northern Way) (~825 km)
- Camino Primitivo (Original Way) (~320 km)
- Camino Inglés (English Way) (~120 km)
- Vía de la Plata (Silver Way) (~1,000 km)
- Camino Finisterre (~90 km)
In my analysis, only the Camino Francés (French Way), Camino Primitivo (Original Way), and Camino Inglés (English Way) are included. Choose one of these three routes to explore detailed daily itineraries, view relevant statistics and plan you trip.
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Sources
Daily itineraries and GPX files downloaded from the following websites:
Camino Francés (French Way) - https://stingynomads.com/camino-frances-walking-itinerary/
Camino Primitivo (Original Way) - https://stingynomads.com/camino-primitivo-stages/ and https://santiago.forwalk.org/en/guide/3-the-camino-primitivo/
Camino Inglés (English Way) - https://stingynomads.com/camino-ingles-guide/
Text used in the report was inspired by the following websites:
Introduction - https://santiago-compostela.net/
Routes - https://followthecamino.com/en/camino-de-santiago-routes/
History - https://oficinadelperegrino.com/en/pilgrimage/introduction/
Pictures and icons:
Main routes of the Camino - https://www.santiago.ca/faqs-about-the-camino/
Shell icon on the landing page - https://www.pngegg.com/en/png-yyose/download
Map icon - https://www.freeiconspng.com/img/8225
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