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)
Great choice of Camino @NadineK the Aragones is such a hidden treasure! It sounds like a SIM could really come in handy these days, the route is quite isolated so for safety alone it's a good idea. I hiked it in 2008 before smart phones and wifi, with a hard copy of the CSJ guide and the arrows...
John this information may be a bit old now (I walked the Aragones 7 years ago) but I met a few pilgrims walking backwards without too much trouble.
They were following blue arrows with a swirly tail to find their way back along the trail. Once I knew about them I saw a lot more of them, often...
Hi Steve,
This is a tough one! They're both great options and I think it's about what you want to get out of your Camino that will help you choose...
The Aragones is pretty quiet compared to The Frances, however the other trails are growing in popularity so you should always have comrades...
Hi Connor,
It really depends on what you want to get out of it as the Aragones is a little different to the Frances. Scenery wise they're both stunning and i would highly reccomend both for the lovely views over the Pyrenees, lush forests and plenty of other things to look at.
The main...
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