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American - planning 1st time Camino
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Sept 2025
I'm American & I've never been to Europe/Spain. I only have a 2 week vacation from work - so I need to pack a lot of things I want to do in this short time- frame. I want to have a well- rounded vacation.
I'm thinking about spending week 1 touring the 2 big cities (about 3 days in each) Madrid/Barcelona. Then for the final week since I can't do the full Camino, I wanted to at least get a taste of it in hopes I could return someday for the whole experience The time of year will be late September/early October ( week 1 touring last week September; week 2 Camino 1st week of Oct)
I wanted to do 3÷4 days on a Camino, walking about 16-20KM per day. I want to go at a slower pace so.I can savor the experience & explore the places I'm in. I don't want to rush. I don't need an offical compatela. The rest of the time remaining on trip will be travel days.
I also want to say I am in late 40s & not an avid hiker. I want to choose the best route based on my 4 day time frame, beginner hiking skill level ( easier terrain), and scenic & cultural experience.
Overall which would be the best route?
I'm thinking about spending week 1 touring the 2 big cities (about 3 days in each) Madrid/Barcelona. Then for the final week since I can't do the full Camino, I wanted to at least get a taste of it in hopes I could return someday for the whole experience The time of year will be late September/early October ( week 1 touring last week September; week 2 Camino 1st week of Oct)
I wanted to do 3÷4 days on a Camino, walking about 16-20KM per day. I want to go at a slower pace so.I can savor the experience & explore the places I'm in. I don't want to rush. I don't need an offical compatela. The rest of the time remaining on trip will be travel days.
I also want to say I am in late 40s & not an avid hiker. I want to choose the best route based on my 4 day time frame, beginner hiking skill level ( easier terrain), and scenic & cultural experience.
Overall which would be the best route?