Our passionate team of
pilgrim guides
About the Andaspain team
We’re a small, dedicated team based in Northern Spain. Since 2010 we have been guiding pilgrims from all over the world along the Camino de Santiago — building trips that are thoughtfully designed, warmly led, and remembered long after the journey ends.
Our story
A small company with deep roots
in the Camino
Andaspain was founded by Kate Goad, who settled in Asturias in 2005 and first walked the Camino Francés in 2006. What started as personal passion grew into a small specialist business — one that has always put the quality of the experience above growth for its own sake. Every guide we work with knows the Camino like their own backyard, and they can’t wait to share their knowledge and passion with you. Many of them live in Asturias or Galicia. The Camino is not a product for us; it is a place we return to, season after season.
We are based in Spain. We keep our groups small. We plan every detail. And we genuinely care whether your pilgrimage is everything you hoped it would be.
Meet the Owner and guide
Kate Goad
Kate first walked the Camino Francés in 2006 and has since guided thousands of pilgrims from all over the world along the Camino’s many routes. A Lancaster native with a background in adult education and international exchange, Kate brings warmth, precision, and genuine enthusiasm to every trip she plans or leads.
She will be your main point of contact from the moment you enquire to the moment you receive your Compostela in Santiago. Nothing about Andaspain happens without her. Kate is your Camino Angel.
Why we do it this way
Small groups
We limit group sizes deliberately. You will know every member of your group by the second day, and your guide will know what you need before you ask.
Local knowledge
Our guides live in Asturias and Galicia. They know the Camino in all weather, they know hotel owners and bartenders by name, and where to find the best food in the most unexpected places.
Honest planning
We tell you what a route is really like — the distances, the terrain, the accommodation. No surprises. If a route isn’t right for you, we will find you the right one.
Meet your Guides
The people who walk with you
Every Andaspain guide has walked the Camino many times over. They know the routes in all seasons, the local restaurants, and the moments when a pilgrim needs encouragement rather than information. Many are from Asturias or Galicia. All of them are passionate about the journey.
Guide
Jorge Granda
Asturias-based and guiding since 2006. Jorge knows the northern routes intimately and brings deep local knowledge to every group he leads.
Guide
Azucena Collar
A mountain guide based in Asturias with a thorough knowledge of the terrain and wildlife of the northern Camino routes.
Guide
Emanuel Pierobon
Emanuel Pierobon, known as Piero, is an experienced guide from the Dolomites, with a gift for helping pilgrims slow down and see the route differently.
Guide
Lu Sutton
Lu has pedaled, trodden trails, and guided groups all over the world. Her adventures led her to the Camino de Santiago in 2011 and she’s been hooked ever since.
Guide
Alex Porras
Barcelona-born with a background as a wildlife safari guide, Alex brings a naturalist’s eye to the Camino landscape.
Guide
Miguel Calvo
Originally from Barcelona and now based in Santiago, Miguel is a versatile guide with a calm manner and broad experience on multiple routes.
Guide
Silvia Givogre
Silvia Givogre is an Italian AEGM mountain guide with an INEF degree and Master’s in Physical Preparation. Speaking four languages, she brings adaptable, worldly expertise to trekking, alpine skiing, climbing, and mountaineering adventures.
Guide
Joaquin Pereira
Xokas Pereira is a mountain guide and climbing instructor based in Baiona, Galicia, and founder of Felices, No Perfectos. He leads climbing experiences and outdoor education projects year-round, and during the Camino season he guides pilgrims along the Camino de Santiago.
Don’t just take our word for it
Here is what pilgrims say
Amazing trip! Amazing planners!
I can’t speak highly enough about our experience with Andaspain. We decided to do two weeks of The Camino Norte less than 10 days before we were to start. When we reached out to Kate she took on the challenge and set up our itinerary, lodging, directions, transportation, bag transfers- and everything turned out perfectly. She immediately got our style and made excellent recommendations of which sections we could take on with our limited time. She set up a combination of beautiful boutique hotels and charming auberges-and these hotels clearly love Andaspain because we always got the nicest room! Kate’s communication was extremely personal and responsive and our trip turned out to be a very rich and deeply rewarding experience. While traveling, we needed to make last minute itinerary changes and Kate and her colleague, Lu, helped us without a hitch. I feel so lucky that we were able to work with them and am already dreaming of our next camino with Andaspain.
Reviewed by Renee – May 2026
Perfect Tripadvisor score
5.0
Meet your Camino Angels
The people who organise your dream adventure
The team behind the scenes at Andaspain is responsible for delivering the pilgrimage you will never forget.
Tour coordinator & systems
Jackie Byrne
Jackie, a former U.S. engineer, discovered Asturias, Spain during a gap year spent cycling and sailing the globe, and made it her permanent home. She now channels her engineering background into Andaspain’s operations, organizing tours and refining back-end systems to deliver an exceptional pilgrim experience.
Trip development & guide
Lu Sutton
Lu has guided groups from Chile to Canada, Norway to New Zealand over 20 years as an outdoor professional. She settled in Asturias after coming to the Camino in 2011. She helps develop new routes, leads groups, and is trained in hospitality, wine and food.
Ready to walk?
Find the right Camino for you
Andaspain provides every type of Camino tour to suit all needs, dreams, and aspirations. Find out more about how you can walk with us; or contact us if you have specific questions: we’ll be delighted to answer.