Which Camino is for you?
Which Camino is for you?
There are many routes to Santiago in addition to the most well known "French way" or "Camino Frances". All have their unique qualities, but which route should you take? For a bit of fun, try our quiz...
There are many routes to Santiago in addition to the most well known "French way" or "Camino Frances". All have their unique qualities, but which route should you take? For a bit of fun, try our quiz...
Would you prefer to take on the Camino solo, or do you have a walking partner in mind?
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Camino Frances (French Way)
Camino Frances (French Way)
It's the classic route from the French border, which can be walked in full over 770km for the ultimate achievement, or you can walk the final 100km to gain your certificate. Great for solo walkers too, as you'll meet many people along the way. It's all inland so unfortunately no coastal views, but it is the best route for anyone worried about finding their way too as there are so many other pilgrims to ask if you're not sure, and you could always add the Camino Finisterre at the end to walk from Santiago to the coast! See more here: https://www.macsadventure.com/camino-tours/camino-de-santiago/camino-frances/
Camino Portuguese
Camino Portuguese
This lesser travelled route is becoming more popular, and is a great way to experience the cultural mix of Portugal and Spain. Find out more about the itineraries: https://www.macsadventure.com/camino-tours/camino-portugues/
Camino del Norte
Camino del Norte
The full route takes in San Sebastian (THE place for gourmet food in northern Spain) and Bilbao (home to the Guggenheim museum). A great mix of coastal and inland walking, it may be more challenging than the more well known Camino Frances but it has great rewards. See more here about the Camino del Norte: http://www.macsadventure.com/camino-tours/camino-de-santiago/camino-del-norte/
Camino Primitivo
Camino Primitivo
It's a more challenging route, but one for the purists as it is the original way to Santiago, taken by King Alfonso II the Chaste in the 9th century. Beautiful, remote, and authentic. Find out more about the Camino Primitivo here: http://www.macsadventure.com/camino-tours/camino-de-santiago/camino-primitivo/
Via de la Plata
Via de la Plata
Often described as the prettiest of the Camino routes into Santiago, the Via de la Plata is a worthy alternative to the more popular Camino Frances. Find out more here: https://www.macsadventure.com/holiday-971/via-de-la-plata
Camino Inglés
Camino Inglés
Walk a full Spanish Camino route in less time! Walk from the coast on the traditional route pilgrims from Britain & Ireland would have taken after sailing to Spain. A superb mix of coastal scenery and rural landscapes. Find out more here: https://www.macsadventure.com/holiday-910/camino-ingls