Read all our latest articles, tips and travel inspiration about the Camino de Santiago trails, by our expert travel team.

How long does it take to do the Camino de Santiago?

How long does it take to do the Camino de Santiago? This is the ultimate question! Walking the Camino de Santiago can take weeks or even months, but it will

When is the best time to do the Camino de Santiago?

When is the best time to do the Camino de Santiago? This is a common question and one with many answers. Most pilgrims embark on their Camino journey generally from

What to pack for the Camino de Santiago

Pilgrims dream and plan their Camino in some cases for many years. On this blog post, we help you get organised for your trip with JWT Travel, sharing our tips

How many pilgrims walked the Camino in 2021?

How many pilgrims walked the Camino in 2021? As well as welcoming pilgrims into the city, the Pilgrims Office in Santiago de Compostela records the number for pilgrims who arrive

Preparing for the Camino de Santiago

Walking the Camino is a manageable challenge that is achievable for most people, however preparing for the Camino de Santiago physically is important for your journey to be as enjoyable

Life lessons from a Camino school trip

‘The Camino provides’ is an expression you might come across when reading about this very special network of trails. It means, no matter what challenges the Camino de Santiago throws

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10 Beautiful towns on the Camino de Santiago

The Camino routes stretch for hundreds of miles across Europe weaving a network of wonderful trails connecting tiny villages, towns and cities. There are many beautiful towns on the Camino

Porta Santa: the Holy Door in Santiago de Compostela

The Porta Santa or Holy Door in Santiago de Compostela is a special entrance to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral that is only open to pilgrims during Holy Years, known as

Camino de Santiago guided tours or self guided, what is the best one for you?

Camino de Santiago guided tours or self guided, what is the best one for you? Every pilgrim has a different idea of how they would like to experience the Camino

Fascinating Camino traditions, rituals and customs

Pilgrims from all corners of the world have travelled to Santiago de Compostela over hundreds of years. As a result, different Camino traditions, rituals and customs have emerged, some of

A tasty guide to food on the Camino de Santiago

Food is one of the greatest pleasures when exploring new countries but sometimes it can also be a bit confusing, if you don't speak the local language. Today we share

Why is the Finisterre Camino route special for pilgrims?

The Finisterre Camino route is a Camino de Santiago trail that takes pilgrims further West from Santiago de Compostela to Cape Fisterra; and further along the Atlantic coast to Muxia.

Practical travel tips for the covid world

As we learn how to live, and travel, with COVID 19 as part of our world, we’d like to share a few useful and simple travel tips to help you

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The meaning of the Camino Shell

Along with the yellow arrow, the Camino shell is an iconic symbol of the Camino de Santiago, the pilgrim trails to Santiago de Compostela. But why has the scallop shell

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