Portuguese Camino and Fado There are two Portuguese Camino routes to choose from with Crossroads Travel. The Central and Coastal Caminos, both are beautiful, and neither is terribly difficult. The beauty of the Portuguese Camino is you get a taste of the Culture of two incredible countries, Portugal and Spain. Both of our Portuguese Caminos […]
One of the hot topics on Camino is BLISTERS! While on Camino it is extremely important to take good care of your feet. I have seen feet that can never be unseen. Many pilgrims have to stop walking because of infected blisters. They can literally stop you from completing your Camino. I want to share […]
Walking Camino in the heat. The best advice we can give you is to ensure you go out into your day prepared. Check your Camino guide for the distances between villages and be mindful of taking precautions to protect yourself from the sun and its heat. 1– Protect yourself. Apply sunscreen before you head out […]
Training for Camino de Santiago: Now that you have decided to walk Camino de Santiago it is time to let the journey begin! Preparing yourself physically is probably one of the most important factors to ensure your confidence and ultimately your comfort while on Camino. Follow our tips for training and if you have any […]
Buen Camino – Good Way Along the Camino, you can hear pilgrims greet one another with the phrase “Buen Camino,” in Spanish, or “Bom Caminho” on the Portuguese Caminho. This little phrase literally translates to “good path”. A greeting understood as best wishes, walk safe, enjoy! With Pilgrims from every corner of the world having […]
The people you meet Walking Camino is a rare and wonderful opportunity to meet people from all over the world. A chance to connect with people you would ordinarily walk past. An opportunity to sit and share a meal or drink with something that just does not happen in our usual daily lives. To give […]
Have you had the call to walk Camino de Santiago? You may have heard stories of those that took the call to walk Camino de Santiago, and others waiting for the right time and/or courage to go. After all, the “French Way” is an 800 km walk across Spain following yellow arrows. Walking a Camino […]
From Pilgrim menus to Michelin stars and everything in between… Food on Camino offers an abundance of options for every palate and budget! To start your day We have communicated with our Accommodations that our clients need to enjoy a full breakfast. Breakfast is not a big feature of the Spanish diet. A biscuit or […]
On my first Camino, I met a gorgeous young woman on the side of the road. Despite our age difference, we struck up a conversation that lasted for hours. This led to us sharing a night of chatter, laughter, and some very meaningful discussions, mainly about women. We talked about the beginning of time to […]
Have you heard of the Shadow Pilgrim, known also as Santiago’s Ghost? In Praza da Quintana at nightfall, when the lights of the square are turned on, the shadow of a pilgrim is projected onto the wall of the Cathedral de Santiago. Local legend tells a tale of love and loss. It is said that […]
