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Camino de Santiago Forum

  1. Lounge

    General discussion about a wide range of topics

    1. General Chat

      General chat & introductions
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      Latest: Shaving While On The Camino Bryan Morlock, Sep 17, 2018 at 12:11 AM
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    2. Religion and Spirituality

      What are your thought? Is this something you found on the Camino?
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      Latest: Martin Sheen talks about El Camino Terry Wilson, Sep 22, 2018 at 6:50 PM
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    3. Forum Feedback

      Discuss the site features. Suggest new things, complain about existing ones
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      Latest: Camino Forum Phishing Threat ? BROWNCOUNTYBOB, Jul 2, 2017
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    4. Live from the Camino

      Share day to day experiences or information while you are on your Camino.
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      Latest: Lost Garmin / Smart Watch Near Ponferrada / O'cebreiro Route Spain BROWNCOUNTYBOB, Sep 17, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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  2. The Caminos to Santiago de Compostela

    All the Caminos to Santiago

    1. Camino Frances

      The Camino Frances is the most popular of all Camino de Santiago routes. The traditional starting point is St Jean Pied de Port. The French Way is around 800km and most will take at least 28 days to walk the full trail.
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      Latest: Travel Insurance? hindsfeet, Sep 21, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    2. Camino Via de la Plata - The Silver Route

      This the longest is quickly gaining popularity.
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      Latest: 7 weeks to go before my 2nd Camino. I think I'm well prepared. Any tidbits of advice welcome. Patty van Hest, Sep 12, 2018
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    3. The Camino Portugues

      From Portugal to Santiago de Compostela
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      Latest: Count Down Has Begun! danvo, Aug 26, 2018
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    4. Santiago to Finisterre

      To the end of the World - the last bit before the sea.
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      Latest: Video Featuring Muxia And Finisterre TheManWithTheCaminoTattoo, Jun 9, 2018
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    5. Camino del Norte

      One I know little about, ask for help here.
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      Latest: Camino Del Norte Video TheManWithTheCaminoTattoo, Jun 18, 2018
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    6. Camino Ingles

      Ask and share about the Camino Ingles, The English Way.
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      Latest: Ingles In 2 Weeks Mark Stevens, May 25, 2018
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    7. Camino de Madrid

      A new waymarked route from Madrid
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      Camino de Madrid

      Sub-Forums

      1. Camin Madrid Albergues and Hostels

      Latest: Camino Madrid In October Dinah, Jul 27, 2018
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    8. Camino Aragones

      The Camino Aragon?s comes in from the west to join the Camino Frances, a different route over the Pyrenees.
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      Latest: Camino Aragones RJS, Apr 18, 2018
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    9. Camino Primitivo or Original Way

      From Oviedo to Melide where it joins the Camino Frances. Distance approx 320km
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      Latest: Our Camino Primitivo Stages Crepes4Suzette, Aug 20, 2018
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    10. Camino de Levante

      From the East Coast of Spain to Santiago in the West - a long Camino
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      Latest: The clogs are back on Leslie, Aug 13, 2014
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    11. Camino Mozárabe

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      Latest: My 52 Day Walk Along The Camino Mozárabe Magwood, Mar 5, 2017
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    12. Le Puy en Velay to Santiago de Compostela

      Would be great for anyone that has walked this route to help with info
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      Latest: Via Podiensis Margareta Varenhed, Mar 28, 2018
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  3. Other Pilgrimage Routes

    Other pilgrimage routes around the world.

    1. Via Francigena - Pilgrimage to Rome

      Questions and answers on the Via Francigena.
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      Latest: Need Advice On Italian Route To Rome Texas Pilgrim, Nov 25, 2017
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  4. Information for all Camino Routes

    All the other stuff, getting there and back, medical, etc...

    1. Cycling the Camino de Santiago

      Same route different problems, getting your bike on and off planes.
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      Latest: Routes RJS, May 8, 2018
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    2. The Camino by Horse

      The Camino by Horse ask and give help here
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      Latest: Camino De Santiago On Horseback - Things To Know samantha davies, Apr 16, 2018
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    3. The Weather

      Get and give weather info here
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      Latest: Air Conditioning In Albergues ? UnkleHammy, Aug 17, 2018
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    4. Pilgrim Books

      What ones did you find the best?
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      Latest: Wise Pilgrim Guide - Comparison To Brierley's Guide Bearded Peregrino, Aug 18, 2018
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    5. Albergues - Hostels

      Where to stay on the Camino - Which was your favorite?
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      Latest: Tips For Booking Advance Reservations . . . If You Are A Planner ! BROWNCOUNTYBOB, Sep 22, 2018 at 6:38 PM
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    6. Traveling to and from the Camino

      Planes, trains, boats, buses, and even car...
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      Latest: Fromista To Santiago Greg Canning, Jul 5, 2018
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    7. Medical Problems

      What you should take with you and how to deal with problems.
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      Latest: Best practices on footcare generally and daily akshay ortho, May 2, 2018
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    8. What equipment should you use and take

      Shoes, socks, walking sticks, backpacks, how much to carry, can you buy it there.
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      Latest: The Eternal Shoe Question El Condor 2014, Jul 26, 2018
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    9. Miscellaneous Topics

      Doesn't fit anywhere else
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      Latest: Francisco Franco Rip ? UnkleHammy, Sep 6, 2018
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  5. Santiago de Compostela

    Questions and answers on Santiago

    1. Where to stay in Santiago

      Post the best places where you stayed in Santiago - lots of detail helps others
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      Latest: where to stay in Santiago. Wily, Aug 28, 2017
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    2. What to see and do in Santiago de Compostela

      What did you like about Santiago or not if that was the case.
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      Latest: Santiago Highlights: The Cathedral, From Roof To Crypt Laurie Ferris, Apr 17, 2017
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