The ultimate guide to the Camino de Santiago
Plan your Camino, find the best places to stay and eat, map out your stages, and discover what to do once you reach Santiago.
Everything you need for your Camino
Eight sections to plan every detail, from your backpack to the Cathedral.
Plan your Camino
Pick a route, set your dates and get your pilgrim credential sorted.
Get started →Albergues
Public, private and donation-based, stage by stage.
See albergues →Where to eat
Pilgrim menus and reliable stops along the Camino.
See restaurants →What to pack
The definitive packing list, with no extra weight.
See the list →Stages
Distances, elevation and where to sleep each day.
See stages →Santiago de Compostela
What to see, where to eat and how to enjoy the city.
Discover →Finisterre
The end of the world: how to get there and what to do.
Learn more →Transport
Buses, trains and luggage transfers between stages.
Getting around →Choose your route
The most walked Ways of St James, with everything you need to pick yours.
French Way
From Saint-Jean-Pied-de-PortThe classic, best-signposted route, with more services and pilgrim atmosphere at every stage.
See the full guide →Portuguese Way
From Porto / LisbonCentral or coastal variant. Gentle, comfortable and full of Atlantic charm.
See the full guide →English Way
From Ferrol / A CoruñaShort but complete — perfect for earning your Compostela in just a few days.
See the full guide →Northern Way
From IrúnAlong the Cantabrian coast: demanding, green and spectacular. Less crowded.
See the full guide →Primitive Way
From OviedoVía de la Plata
From SevilleThe great southern route — quiet and steeped in Roman history.
See the full guide →Articles that save you from rookie mistakes
What every pilgrim should read before taking the first step.
Which backpack to buy
Litres, fit and ideal weight for your route.
How much the Camino costs
A realistic budget per day and per stage.
Best time of year to go
Weather, crowds and open albergues, month by month.
How to get your Compostela
Credential, stamps and the final 100 km.
What to do when you reach Santiago
The Pilgrim's Mass, the hug for the Apostle and more.
Every route to Santiago
Explore the main Caminos and their starting points on the map.
Santiago de Compostela
We're locals. Here's how to experience the city like one — not like a tourist.
What to see
The Cathedral, Praza do Obradoiro, the old town and hidden corners.
Where to have breakfast
The best specialty coffee spots for an easy start to the day.
Where to eat
Authentic Galician cooking, from octopus to Tarta de Santiago.
Best brunch spots
Our specialty: a weekend brunch done right.
Best bars
Wine, cocktails and the right atmosphere to celebrate your arrival.
Santiago in a day
The perfect route if you only have 24 hours in the city.
Just arrived in Santiago? Come celebrate with us at Bonsai Café: brunch, specialty coffee and cocktails right in the centre.
☕ Discover Bonsai CaféPlan your Camino in 3 steps
Pick your route above, map out your stages and book your stays. We'll be waiting for you at the end.
Choose your route
Compare distances, difficulty and days needed.
Organise your stages
Set your daily kilometres and where to sleep.
Pack your backpack
Use our packing list and set off worry-free.