Planning
Camino de Santiago Frequently Asked Questions
BASIC CAMINO DE SANTIAGO INFORMATION Is there only 1 Camino de Santiago? The Camino de Santiago is a generic description of the numerous routes which lead to Santiago de Compostela. There are many routes leading to Santiago de Compostela. These include paths from England, France, ...
Planning
Journey Through the Glorious Meseta: 10-Days from Burgos to León on the Camino Francés
The Meseta is one of the most misunderstood—and most transformative—stretches of the Camino Francés. Spanning the high plains of Castilla y León, this vast plateau offers an experience unlike any other part of the Camino. Here, the horizon stretches endlessly, the sky feels impossibly wide, ...
Food & Culture, History
Holy cr#p!
At Christmas all over Spain, Italy, Portugal and southern France, we see examples of the Belén (literally meaning Bethlehem) which is rather like our Nativity scene but on steroids. How elaborate you make your Belén is a matter of pride in homes, villages and cities. ...
Food & Culture, Planning
Useful Spanish and Portuguese Phrases for the Camino de Santiago
Here is a list of our helpful Spanish and Portuguese phrases for the Camino de Santiago. Learn some before you start your Walk! ...
Planning
Camino Packing List
We are sharing our Camino packing list to help you prepare for your Camino adventure. We have been walking on the Camino for decades and have the expertise to provide our own Andaspain Camino packing list. ...
Architecture, History
Famous Symbols of the Camino de Santiago
As you walk The Way, you come across many Camino symbols representing this historical journey. We are here to tell you some of the most famous Camino symbols, the history behind them, and the meaning for the modern day pilgrim. ...
History
Noche de San Juan on the Camino de Santiago: History, Magic, and Midsummer Rituals
The 23rd of June is the Noche de San Juan, or the night of San Juan. San Juan is full of rites and rituals from past times. However, it is also a time to enjoy and celebrate on the streets with local food, drink and of course, fire hopping! ...
Planning
Why walk the Camino de Santiago with Andaspain?
We take pride in the fact that we are a small, boutique company that live and breathe the Camino de Santiago. This means we know we can offer you a different, more powerful and personalised Camino de Santiago experience. Here are some of the reasons why. ...
