tommycamino
Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- October 2022
Hi everyone. A bit of a timeless question and one I've seen before. I have 3 weeks (21 days, maybe 22 to be precise) of walking starting in early October and I'm wondering what might be the best route for me. I am reasonably fit, 28 years old but it would by my first ever Camino.
1) Burgos to Santiago de Compostela
Pros) Sense of achievement in reaching Santiago de Compostela in one continuous journey.
Cons) The Meseta could be a gruelling way to start the Camino.
2) SJPP to Burgos or Sahagún.
Pros) I've heard that the Pyrenees are beautiful. The sense of adventure of starting something new.
Cons) No sense of accomplishment of reaching Santiago de Compostela.
3) SJPP to Santiago de Compostela, skipping a few points on the bus or train
Pros) Sense of achievement in reaching SdC.
Cons) Loss of sense of journey in a continuous walk.
4) León to Finisterre
Pros) Avoids starting on the Meseta. Reaching the sea.
Cons) You're nearly at the end of the road at León. Misses some of the best bits of the Camino Francés.
5) Salvador and then Camino Primitivo
Pros) Should work well in the timeframe. I hear it's stunning.
Cons) It could be hard to find accommodation in October. It might be a shame not to start with the Camino Francés.
From all of the other threads I've read, everyone says to follow your own path. Personally, from a Camino I'm seeking a sense of reflection, achievement and adventure too. I *think* I would like to finish in Santiago de Compostela for that reason.
Thanks in advance for all of your feedback. I'm not even sure I will even be able to find the time but I've been dreaming about walking the Camino for a while now.
1) Burgos to Santiago de Compostela
Pros) Sense of achievement in reaching Santiago de Compostela in one continuous journey.
Cons) The Meseta could be a gruelling way to start the Camino.
2) SJPP to Burgos or Sahagún.
Pros) I've heard that the Pyrenees are beautiful. The sense of adventure of starting something new.
Cons) No sense of accomplishment of reaching Santiago de Compostela.
3) SJPP to Santiago de Compostela, skipping a few points on the bus or train
Pros) Sense of achievement in reaching SdC.
Cons) Loss of sense of journey in a continuous walk.
4) León to Finisterre
Pros) Avoids starting on the Meseta. Reaching the sea.
Cons) You're nearly at the end of the road at León. Misses some of the best bits of the Camino Francés.
5) Salvador and then Camino Primitivo
Pros) Should work well in the timeframe. I hear it's stunning.
Cons) It could be hard to find accommodation in October. It might be a shame not to start with the Camino Francés.
From all of the other threads I've read, everyone says to follow your own path. Personally, from a Camino I'm seeking a sense of reflection, achievement and adventure too. I *think* I would like to finish in Santiago de Compostela for that reason.
Thanks in advance for all of your feedback. I'm not even sure I will even be able to find the time but I've been dreaming about walking the Camino for a while now.