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29 Comments
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Oklahoma USA, April, Coastal/Litoral
Hi, I have been getting Camino videos popping up, lots of yours, and I am intrigued.
I plan to travel Europe in a camper van, so I wondered if it is possible, and preferably fairly easy, to park the camper and get a ride back to my last walking end point. So, Move the van ahead, ride back, walk forward to the van. Repeat.
And can this be done with shorter distances? Like maybe a five km day. And are animals allowed? On the trail and in transport?
Thank you.
USA, Camino Portuguese Central Route from Lisbon, starting May 22nd
The Netherlands..2e Camino, maybe september Camino Portugués from Porto and the Espiritual.
Finished my first Camino Frances/Finisterra after 6 weeks walking aug/sept/oct.2025.👌👌👌
Australia, April/ May, Madrid, San Salvador and the second half of the Norte.
USA, planning Le Puy to Pamplona, then Sarria or Palas de Rei to SDC. Sept 15-Nov 1.
Australia. Walking may 18th. Camino Frances. Love your work!
Northern California, Camino Frances from SJPP mid April
Just DO it!!!❤😂🎉
Stephan, 63, South Germany, Camino Portugues Senda Litoral
Melbourne AU. So I am in my mid 60s and thinking about doing San salvador followed by the primitivo from Mid September to mid October. Will the weather be okay up in the mountains in October?
Walked the Camino Frances; Portugese; Primitivo; Norte; Sanabres.
Best for wildlife? Sanabres–saw two wolves and lot of deer–very few pilgrims. Hardest was the Norte–lost 30 pounds; Portugese is too easy–think I could do it hopping on one leg. Primitivo is a nice walk with many very good municipal alberges which makes it CHEAP. And tghe frances? THE BEST of all! But no matter which one YOU walk, do it RIGHT–carry your oen pack and do NOT pre book. It is a pilgrimage, not just a meaningless hike. And as the monks say–Jesus carried a cross for you, you can carry a pack for him. Make it something you weill be proud of, not just a hike to shrug off. Finished the frances last year in 31 days on my 78th birthday. Carried 12 kilos and never pre booked–some municipal albergues had dozens of empty beds because people are afraid to walk without pre booking. If WE do not use the municipal albergues, we will lose them like we lost the one in Dozon.
Australian/portuguese heritage walking my first solo caminho from Porto (travelling from Australia) September 2026
Thank you for all your very helpful tips. My friend and I who are from Philippines are going to do the Camino Portuguese Central on 15-20 March 2026. Is this feasible? Any tips?
The Netherlands, starting in Saint Jean Pied de Port for el Camino Frances, starting next september
I’d like that MAP!
How can I get that map or one just like it?
Uk, portugal litoral beginning of May
Hey! This is Eric from Canada. Thinking about the Portuguese frm Lisbon April 1st! Thoughts?
Netherlands, starting the 2nd of march in Oviedo for the Camino primitivo. Used to cold and the occasional accent and decent and really loving the mountains. Let’s go!
Netherlands, San Salvador, Primitivo, Muxia. Start in the middle of April.
Good morning,I am a new subscriber and really enjoying your videos.
In you video,you were looking at a very lovely map showing the routes to Santiago.
Are you able to tell me where I could obtain a copy please?
Thank you
Stuart
Germany, Primitivo in September
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Such good information all in one video. Bravo. No fluff just good information 👏👏
Scotland, Camino Primitivo, Early June ✊
agreed 🙂 buen camino
France .Camino del norte then camino primitivo: june jully
Los Angeles – First week in June – Camino Portuguese Coastal Route; My first Camino and going solo! Also, WHERE can I purchase the Camino map you show in this video??? Buen Camino