The ultimate guide to the Camino de Santiago
Plan your Camino, find the best accommodation, restaurants, stages and tips, 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 your arrival at the Cathedral.
Plan the Camino
Choose your route, dates, and prepare your credential step by step.
Start →Hostels
Public, private and donation-based, for every stage.
View hostels →Where to eat
Pilgrim's menus and trusted stops along the Camino.
View restaurants →What to pack
The definitive packing list without extra weight.
View list →Stages
Distances, elevation and where to sleep each day.
View stages →Santiago de Compostela
What to see, where to eat and how to experience 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.
How to get around →Choose your route
The most walked Jacobean routes, with everything you need to decide on yours.
Camino Francés
From Saint-Jean-Pied-de-PortThe classic, best-signposted route, with more services and pilgrim atmosphere at every stage.
View full guide →Camino Portugués
From Porto / LisbonCentral or coastal variant. Gentle, comfortable and with Atlantic charm.
View full guide →Camino Inglés
From Ferrol / A CoruñaShort but complete, ideal for earning the Compostela in just a few days.
View full guide →Camino del Norte
From IrúnAlong the Cantabrian coast: demanding, green and spectacular. Less crowded.
View full guide →Camino Primitivo
From OviedoThe very first Camino in history. Tough, mountainous and wildly beautiful.
View full guide →Camino Sanabrés / Vía de la Plata
From SevilleArticles that save you from 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
Realistic budget per day and per stage.
Best time of year
Weather, crowds and open hostels month by month.
How to get the Compostela
Credential, stamps and the last 100 km.
What to do on arrival in Santiago
The Pilgrim's Mass, the embrace of the Apostle and more.
All the routes to Santiago
Explore the main Caminos and their starting points on the map.
Santiago de Compostela
We're locals. Here are our recommendations for experiencing 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 shops to start the day calmly.
Where to eat
Authentic Galician cuisine, from octopus to Santiago cake.
Best brunch spots
Our speciality: weekend brunch done right.
Best bars
Wine, cocktails and 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
Choose your route above, work out your stages, and book your accommodation. We'll be waiting for you at the end.
Choose your route
Compare distances, difficulty and days needed.
Organise your stages
Set kilometres per day and where to sleep.
Pack your backpack
Use our packing list and set off with peace of mind.