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

Camino Guided Tours from Ireland 2023

Looking to experience the Camino de Santiago this year? At JWT Travel we have a range of great Camino guided tours from Ireland departing from Dublin Airport, perfect for those

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

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

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

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

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

What is the Camino Frances route?

The Camino Frances route, or French Way, is the best known of the Camino de Santiago routes to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, in North West Spain. It is a

Spanish food: 10 dishes you should taste on your travels

One of the things we love the most about travelling is discovering and trying new foods and flavours. We bring you a quick guide to what to eat in Spain,

How far do you walk on the Camino each day?

Today we discuss a very common question for Camino beginners and first time pilgrims: How many miles a day do you walk on the Camino? How far do you walk

What is the Camino Primitivo route?

While the Camino Frances is the most famous of the Camino de Santiago routes, the Camino Primitivo route is in fact believed to be the first Camino pilgrimage trail, hence

Easy guide to accommodation on the Camino de Santiago

Where do you sleep on the Camino de Santiago? Is a common question among those looking to embark on this fantastic journey for the first time. This simple guide to

What is the shortest Camino walk?

The shortest Camino walk is the route known as the Camino Ingles, in Northern Galicia. The Camino Ingles has, in fact, two official starting points: the port-cities of A Coruña

How to book the Camino de Santiago

Today we share some simple tips on the different travel options available to pilgrims and how to book the Camino de Santiago. There are many different ways to experience the

The most popular Camino routes

There are many different Camino routes but which trails are the ones preferred by pilgrims? Today we introduce you to the most popular Camino routes, taking into account the official

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