What is the prettiest part of the Camino de Santiago?
The 72km Camino Lebaniego, which begins at the fishing port of San Vicente de la Barquera and ends at the monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana, just beyond Potes, is one of northern Spain’s lesser-known pilgrimage routes. It’s also the most picturesque.
Which Camino de Santiago is best?
The Northern Way is arguably the most scenic, running along the Bay of Biscay coast from foodie San Sebastián, via Bilbao and Santander and an array of beautiful beaches, to Oviedo; from here you can join the Camino Primitivo to reach Santiago.
How long does it take to walk the Camino?
For a prepared and experienced hiker, this route takes about 30 days start to finish, covering nearly 500 miles. Keep in mind that the Camino Francés receives the most foot traffic, meaning there’s plenty of opportunity to meet other pilgrims, but also a fair share of crowds during much of the year.
Is the Camino de Santiago difficult?
It’s relatively short, 321 km but it’s considered to be one of the toughest routes due to many steep ascents and descents. James, about 1000 km, one of the least walked routes, 3%. It’s not the best route to walk as the first Camino, it has less infrastructure, longer stages, etc.
What is the best month to walk the Camino?
July and August are the most popular months, though they can be unpleasantly hot, with scorched vegetation. May-June and Sep are the best time to walk the Camino de Santiago, as the weather is lovely, downpours less likely, and you’ll have plenty of company along the way – but it won’t be quite as crowded.
Which Camino is the hardest?
Camino Primitivo
Camino Primitivo (the Original Way) The Primitive Way of Camino de Santiago route map. What is this? It’s often named the toughest Camino due to the fact that the route goes through the mountains in Asturias.
How fit do you need to be to do the Camino?
In order to say you’ve ‘officially completed’ the Camino de Santiago, you need to have walked a minimum of 100km. There’s no time limit though, meaning you can add in the odd rest day, or break the route into shorter, more leisurely sections.
How difficult is the Camino Ingles?
The Camino Inglés is not a very demanding hike through remote areas but walking every day with a backpack is still challenging.