The Camino also knows seasons. The majority of pilgrims prefer to leave between May and September . The flow of pilgrims dries up between October and April; it is at its lowest in the depths of winter.
The Camino can very well be done all year round. But of course, you can’t leave in summer as you do in winter… Zoom in on the differences of a low season Camino!
Who has never heard of the famous “10% rule”? It’s everywhere, pretty hard to escape it… Yet as it is, this rule is wrong! Yep yep, you read it right. Wrong! What? Have people been lying to you? Is there a secret conspiracy targeting pilgrims’ backs? Well, not exactly… Let me explain why the “10% …
The Camino is open! (Depending on what restrictions apply to you…) Just like at more normal times, the question of where to sleep quickly comes up. Since the Covid appeared however, everything is more complicated! Already opened, soon to open, closed this year or closed forever… How can you know which accommodations are open to …
Warning! This post is an archive, its content is outdated! For up-to-date info, visit the page for the news and updates for 2021! 🙂 Review on the COVID-19 and the Caminos de Santiago in Spain, France and Portugal. News and developments about the coronavirus; its effect on the Camino and the pilgrim community. The most …
[2020] Coronavirus COVID-19 and the Camino: rolling updates Read More »
How to put a backpack together effectively? First, make a list of vital gears. Then, gather those gears. After doing it, realize you’d need a motorized truck to take it all with you. Finally, get back to square one and start it all over again…!! Putting together a backpack is obviously a bit more complicated …
Need, comfort, luxury: a tip to reduce your equipment Read More »
(Warning! Take into account the current news regarding the COVID-19 in addition to the informations you’ll find here!) (Information checked and updated: May 2021) Why cut in half the stage from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles? Ascent of the Pyrenees, splendid views upon the surrounding Basque Country, herds of stock let loose, ethereal …
How to Cut in half the stage from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles Read More »
Great news, Santiago in Love is ready to restart! The blog was at a standstill since February last year and was quite a close call… it nearly disappeared. Winter is dying, spring is coming; after a time on the roadsides of the Camino, let’s get back on better Ways! Ups and downs happen everywhere. Since …
Winter is dying, spring is coming… blog restart! Read More »
In Saint Jean Pied de Port, the number of pilgrims slowly increases. For now, all walk through Valcarlos because the high route is still closed… But you can feel it: pilgrimage season is about to start! What if, in this post, I’ll take you on a walk to help us wait? Let’s go on the …
From Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles… now! (February 2017) Read More »
