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Camino de Santiago

Spain
Ranked #1,241 of 3,233 attractions in Spain
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Trails
Activities: Hiking, Biking, Walking
Description: A network of paths leading to a church holding the remains of St. James (Santo Iago), the patron saint of Spain.
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Halifax, Canada
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012 NEW

Well, I will probably be getting some feed back on this one!! I just returned from this part of the camino and must say that I did enjoy it very much but was also a bit dissapointed, I should add that the weather might have had something to do with it having only 1 nice day and the remaining days... More

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Dublin
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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From Sarria to Santiago de Compostella is the last lap of the pilgrimage that I did with my daughter and son. A journey I thoroughly enjoyed. Hard going at times but the fresh country air and the exercise and the challenge to reach the cathedral with St. james's bones kept our spirits alive. I have no complaints and I think... More

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Sublimity
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
1
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My motto for Fresco Tours: "It is my camino". There are at least two guides per group of at the most 14 pilagrinos. The team worked very hard to make each of us in our group, we had 11 with 3 guides, feel safe and able to reach our goal. They take care of the baggage, charming accommodations’ and authentic... More

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012
3
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Unless of course, you have bad footwear! :) My wife and I completed the Camino de Santiago on September 10, 2011...after walking 800kms over 35 days. This is one of the most incredible things we have ever done....the sense of accomplishment, the amazing people you will meet from all walks of life, and the camraderie that develops with them, the... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012
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For those who haven't heard of this, the Camino Frances is a 500 mile walk west along the north of Spain. If you want to make a pilgrimage or just like to walk and take in amazing scenery, eat great food, make friends, or just be alone to think then the Camino has it all. More

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Cork, Ireland
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
7
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If you feel you need to get a break from modern day stresses and enrich your health, happiness and sense of well-being, I highly recommend doing some or all of the Camino de Santiago. It is challenging and you need to be prepared to walk about 20km a day over various terrain, but you meet the most wonderful people and... More

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Stockholm
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011
23
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I walked the Camino from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela July 2011 I booked the flight to Madrid, took the bus to Burgos and had my first night booked in a hotel. From there I got up every morning and walked to where I wanted. It was a fantastic experience and I am glad I decided to do this on... More

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Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2011
10
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We wanted to make the one hundred mile journey, but we didn't want to have to worry about finding a clean bed, hot shower, or safe place to eat as we journeyed. What can I say? I'm not into roughing it. But I still wanted to experience the Camino. We went with a company called Fresco Tours, and I cannot... More

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Rochdale
2 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011
4
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People have written books about this amazing experience, so fifty words will not allow me to do this pilgrimage justice. Suffice to say there are many hostels along the way, plenty of places to eat, the most stunning scenery and lovely people. If you are going purely as a walker have respect for the pilgrims whose reasons for being there... More

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Alexandria, Egypt
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2011
11
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no words can describe how beautiful this was!! i walked from saint jean pied de port till finisterre starting on august 25th and ending my camino and leaving on october 2nd...and this is the best experience ive ever had in my life!! i recommend it to everyone!! it is life changing and i assure you you will learn alot!! More

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