What is the cost of walking the Camino de Santiago?
How much money do you need for the Camino de Santiago? Most pilgrims spent between 25-50 € per day. So for around 30 days you would have to plan a budget of €750-1500.
FAQ Category: Camino de Santiago
General questions
Where does the Camino de Santiago start and end?
All the routes of the network of different routes of the Camino de Santiago end in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. Camino Frances Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France 783 Km 4-5 Weeks Camino del Norte Irun, Spain 815 Km 5-6 Weeks Camino Inglés Ferrol, Spain 122 Km 5-7 Days Camino Portugues Porto, Portugal 232 Km 2 Weeks Camino Primitivo Oviedo, Spain 321 Km 3 Weeks Via de la Plata Sevilla, Spain 967 Km 6-7 Weeks Camino a Finisterre Santiago de Compostela, Spain 83 Km 3-4 Days
How long does it take to walk the Camino de Santiago?
Estimates of time required to walk the different routes of The Camino de Santiago: Camino Frances 783 Km 4-5 Weeks Camino del Norte 815 Km 5-6 Weeks Camino Inglés 122 Km 5-7 Days Camino Portugues 232 Km 2 Weeks Camino Primitivo 321 Km 3 Weeks Via de la Plata 967 Km 6-7 Weeks Camino a Finisterre 83 Km 3-4 Days The routes of the Camino de Santiago
Where can I find current travel advisories?
As the recommendations change almost daily, it is a good idea to check your local travel restrictions before you start. Websites with local travel advisories:Australia:https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/UK:https://www.gov.uk/New Zeeland:https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/Austriahttp://www.bmeia.gv.at/reise-aufenthalt/reiseinformation/laender/Belgiumhttp://diplomatie.belgium.be/Bulgariahttp://www.mfa.bg/Croatiahttp://www.mvep.hr/Cyprushttp://www.mfa.gov.cy/Czech Republichttp://www.mzv.cz/jnp/Denmarkhttp://um.dk/Estoniahttp://www.vm.ee/Finlandhttp://formin.finland.fi/Francehttp://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/Germanyhttps://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/https://www.rki.de/Greecehttp://www.mfa.gr/Hungaryhttp://www.kormany.hu/en/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-tradeIrelandhttps://www.dfa.ie/Italyhttp://www.esteri.it/mae/it/Latviahttp://www.mfa.gov.lv/Lithuaniahttp://www.urm.lt/Luxembourghttp://www.gouvernement.lu/maeeMaltahttp://foreignaffairs.gov.mt/Netherlandshttps://www.government.nl/ministries/ministry-of-foreign-affairsPolandhttp://www.msz.gov.pl/Portugalhttp://www.portugal.gov.pt/Romaniahttp://www.mae.ro/Slovakiahttp://www.foreign.gov.sk/Sloveniahttp://www.mzz.gov.si/Spainhttp://exteriores.gob.es/Swedenhttp://www.regeringen.se/sveriges-regering/utrikesdepartementet/US:https://travel.state.govCanada:https://travel.gc.ca/
What are the COVID-19 recommendations?
Updates from the Spanish health authorities: https://www.mscbs.gob.es/ From July 1, 2020, if you fly to Spain from other countries, it is mandatory to fill out the Health Control Form (FCS) associated with your trip to present it at the Health Control of the airport of arrival in Spain. A Infographic with general suggestions:
How do I book ahead hostels on the way?
A list of open hostels and how to book them. A list of Hostels and their status can be found here:https://www.caminosantiago.org/ It is recommended to book a hostel ahead of time, since the number of beds is limited. You can find and/or book a hostel using the following Apps/Sites: Website:https://alberguesxacobeo.gal/en/ App:During the health crisis, the hostels on the Camino de Santiago can modify their offer of places to adapt to the different regulations, vary their opening date or even remain closed. Up-to-date information on these issues can be found in the “Camino de Santiago” mobile phone application: information of a cultural …
What are the hygiene rules in the Hostels?
ALBERGUE ADMISSION PROTOCOL1. You Will have to wait in the street for the hospitaleros to indicate that you can enter the premises.2. Body temperature will be taken after a short moment of rest.If a pilgrim has a temperature above 37.5 degrees (External Health Protocol) and/or has symptoms compatible with Covid19, the Health authorities will be called.3. Hands will be cleaned with hydroalcoholic gel (sanitizer) and a carpet with disinfectant will be stepped on.4. The albergue will be accessed with a mask that must be worn at all times.5. Upon arrival, a plastic bag/sack will be given to put backpacks and …
Where is the pilgrims’ office in Santiago?
The Pilgrims’ Office in Santiago:https://oficinadelperegrino.com/en/contact-us/
Do I need to wear a face mask walking the Camino?
A face mask is required:On June 9th the Royal Decree-Law 21/2020 PDF, on urgent prevention, containment and coordination measures to face the health crisis caused by COVID-19, has made the use of masks for people over 6 years of age mandatory. In any situation where it is not possible to maintain an interpersonal safety distance of at least 1.5 meters and in any means of transportation a mask covering the nose and mouth is required. Regulations may vary depending on the local regulations. In some places, a mask needs to even be worn outside on the Camino. A mask should …
What do I need to pack due to the corona situation?
Packing for the Camino in Corona times:Check out the following video or take a look at my pack list.