Knowledge about pilgrimage and long distance hiking

On the Camino

The markers on the Camino de Santiago

In addition to the yellow arrow, the Camino is also marked with shells and sometimes signposts. The arrows can be found on buildings, on the ground...

What to eat on the Camino Portugues?

What do you eat on the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, what is breakfast like and what do vegetarians do?

Where to start the Camino in Porto?

It sounds easy, but it`s not: finding the right arrow at the cathedral in Porto to start your Camino Portuguese can be challenging

Albergue, Hostel, Pension – accommodation along the Camino de Santiago

A guide through the different types of accomondations along the camino: Hotels, Pensions, Hostals, Albergues

Can I get the Compostela when I have slept in hotels?

Yes, you can also get the Compostela as a hotel pilgrim. It is important that enough stamps have been collected for the last 100km

Hiking holiday on a Camino de Santiago

Is it a good idea to use a Camino for a hiking holiday? Yes, it is!

Can an overweight person go on pilgrimage?

You bet! As long as there are no physical complaints (such as knee problems), there is no reason why a person with a few (or a few more) kilos too much should not walk the Way of St. James. In my opinion, pilgrimage or long-distance hiking, at least on the Portuguese Way of St. James, which is suitable for beginners, is even the best option if you want to take an active holiday even if you are overweight or unathletic.

Pilgrimage alone or in pairs?

This question is a very fundamental one, which cannot be answered in the same way for everyone. Because: there are two completely different ways to go on pilgrimage. If you pack your rucksack and set off in the hope of finding answers, you should definitely go alone. Those who go on pilgrimage to learn something about themselves, perhaps to find more of themselves, should go alone. Those who want to overcome their fear of being alone with themselves should go alone. But also those who go on pilgrimage to become a little more courageous, those who want to face a challenge

The best pilgrim backpack

When buying a backpack for pilgrims, the weight of the rucksack is the most important factor. If you do not yet own a backpack, you can also rent one

Porto for pilgrims

Where to stay and what to eat? Where to find last minute equipment and where to get help? Learn everything you need to know about Porto for Pilgrims!

How much does a Camino cost?

Equipments costs maximum 450€ if you don`t own anythnig yet. Accomondation is around 10€ for a bunkbed, 45€ for a private single room. Learn more here

Guide: From the airport directly to the Camino Portugues

You can start your Camino Portugues right at the airport. Here you find a detailled description how walk to the central and coastal way from the airport.

Walking a Camino as a woman alone

It is not more dangerous than anywhere else. I feel even safer on the camino, as there are always other pilgrims around and they care.

I don´t have much time, can I cut a Camino short?

You can spend one to six weeks on the Portuguese and French Camino and combine different sections.

Camino de Santiago for beginners

The Portuguese Camino de Santiago is the most suitable Way of Saint James for beginners, but there are others who could fit better to you.

 Portuguese vs. French Camino de Santiago

The two most famous Caminos de Santiago are different and both have their beauties. Find out which one fits more to your needs!

How long should the stages of the pilgrimage be?

The perfect stage length does not only depend on your physical fitness, but also on the question if you like to go to your limits.

When is the best time to walk the Portuguese Camino de Santiago?

The best time to travel on the Portuguese Way of St. James is a bit of a typhoon, with May, June and September being climatically ideal.

Post-Pilgrimage-Syndrome

After returning home, your own everyday life can suddenly feel very static. Many impressions have to be processed and insights integrated.

Are you still a pilgrim when you sleep in hotels?

In my opinion, you don't have to spend the night in a dormitory with 30 strangers to be a pilgrim. It is always "everyone goes his Camino" and that is exactly how it should be done. I have not met a pilgrim on more than 1000km of the Way of St. James who lived on water&bread and came in rags.