Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using them, we will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Resources and Tips for the Camino de Santiago aka what I wish I knew before starting the Camino de Santiago! I have compiled my collection of resources and tips for the Camino de Santiago, including guidebooks/apps, what types of albergues you may encounter, how to get your Compostela, etc. (If you want to know what the Camino de Santiago is, check out this post!) I have broken this guide down into the following sections: Digital Resources for the Camino ForWalk Digital Guide Camino Companion App Runkeeper App Facebook Group Forum Where to Start on the Camino Frances Getting Your Credencial del Peregrino Types of Albergues on the Camino Frances Donativo Municipal Private Booking Albergues on the Camino Getting your Compostela Beyond Santiago de Compostela Digital Resources for the Camino There is a ton of information on the web and a ton of different mobile apps relating to the Camino, and it can get a bit confusing. The ones I ended up using are below. ForWalk: web/e-book With ForWalk, you can sign up for a free account and create your own route guide for yourself, based on starting point and walking speed, and download it as an e-book to your mobile device. It includes information for albergues available at each stop, with price Continue Reading
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How much does it cost to hike the Camino de Santiago?
How much should you expect to spend hiking the Camino de Santiago? (If you want to know what the Camino de Santiago is, check out this post!) My 11 day trek from Astorga to Santiago in September 2017 cost around 25€ ($30 USD) per day, including accommodation. This doesn't factor in transportation costs getting there and leaving. I also booked a private hotel room for about 60€ each for my first and last nights, which also wasn't factored into this daily amount. Transportation ~ 165€ Transportation to and from came out to about 165€ as I was already in Barcelona. I took the train to Astorga, and flew back from La Coruña in the north of Spain via a bus that cost approximately 15€. If I hadn’t waited until the last minute to book my return flight it would have been even cheaper. Accommodation and Food (daily expenses) ~ 275€ (for 11 days) For the 11 days I was hiking, I paid between 6-12€ a night depending on whether or not I stayed in a municipal (government run albergue, which I did once, for 6€) or private albergues (between 9-12€). They also have donativos which are technically free but you'll want to donate a little something (I think 10€ is fair, depending on amenities). Most all of the towns have the “menu del peregrino” or Pilgrim Menu which is a daily menu offering of generous portions of 2 courses, a drink and dessert for around 9-10€. If you order wine (which I obviously did) they will usually be VERY generous with the amount they give you. I also usually Continue Reading