For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)
We did the ridgeline route in 2022 in our 50s/60s and reasonably fit. We were not in a hurry and it was one of the best 8 hours and 51 minutes of my life. 😁
Any stretch is going to have it's mellow and spectacular parts. My "spectacular" favorites are sprinkled throughout:
Hondarribia / Irun to San Sebastian is epic
The alternate in the Basque Coast Geopark before Deba, especially if the tide is out...
We just got back from the Camino de Norte, and spent a day in Madrid. We always love Madrid, especially the museums! If you're looking for a great walk, though, it is pretty hard to beat the Gran Via. The architecture is spectacular...
Everyone walks the pace that they prefer. For me, that is about 25 km per day, which I can cover in about 5-7 hours. Other people prefer to walk shorter or longer distances.
Just like some people like vanilla ice cream while others prefer...
I just got back from 2 weeks in Spain on the Camino del Norte with a pair of Topo Ultraventure 3s. In five prior 2 week trips, I've tried Merrel Moabs initially and the last two with Hoka Challengers (wide with Superfeet Green insoles). These...
https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/galicia/2024/04/05/renfe-empezara-vender-billetes-trenes-avril-dia-18-empezar-viajes-mediados-mayo/00031712312945670512792.htm
There will be reduced numbers of trains this summer, but because of this new...
Juan José Sierra or ‘Cool Hispania’
Coolhispania@outlook.com
70x50 cm (B2) – 17,50 €
100x70 cm (B1) – 30 €
Plus shipping at cost.
Payment via ‘Bizum’ or bank transfer.
I’m in the course of ordering one of the smaller (but still quite...
Here is an interesting map of (most of) the Caminos de Santiago, done in the style of a metro map.
https://coolhispania.blogspot.com/2024/01/mapa-metro.html
We always take the Cercanías and it works very well. As others have mentioned, if you are connecting to/from a regular Renfe train, you likely have a combinado and the ride is free. Just be sure to use one of the turnstiles with the optical...
This site is run by Ivar at in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon