The Camino de Santiago, a unique experience
The Camino de Santiago is the most famous pilgrimage route internationally, so much so that it is visited by thousands of people every year. Its variety of routes, such as the Northern Way, The French Way, the Portuguese Way... makes it an experience that anyone can enjoy, regardless of age or physical condition. For this reason, many pilgrims decide to complete it, as it represents a unique experience.
How is the Camino de Santiago done?
If you're thinking about doing the Camino de Santiago, it's important that you know the ways you can do it. In this sense, it's important that choose the route well, well depending on this, you can finish it in more or less time. For example, the most popular route is the French Way, Especially from Sarria, because you can complete it in just a week or less. However, you can always choose other longer routes, such as the Portuguese Way from Porto.
The important thing, in the end, is that you choose the one you choose, whether for the interior or for the Portuguese way along the coast, provide you with a good experience. To achieve this, apart from this choice, you should also you must prepare well, both physically and when organizing your luggage.
How to prepare for the Camino de Santiago?
While it is true that everyone can do the Camino de Santiago, to do so without any inconvenience, a prior physical preparation. In this way, going for a walk every day, increasing the intensity over the weeks, will help you complete the walk successfully and without resentment. In addition, we must add the choice of time where you'll be walking the Camino. This will partly determine the luggage you'll need to bring with you, as there are times when it'll be rainy and others when it'll be hot. The best? Spring and early summer, that is, from April to June, and early autumn: September and October.
In any case, it is important to bring breathable clothing and that it dries quickly, in addition to having some raincoat or waterproof clothing In case we get caught in the rain. It's also not recommended to carry too much weight or fill your backpack too much, since stages are usually around 15 km long, and carrying more weight than necessary can be counterproductive. As for footwear, it's preferable to wear old, comfortable shoes to break it in and suffer from the dreaded blisters.
Knowing all this, preparing your path won't be difficult. However, if it's your first time or you feel overwhelmed, You can always hire an agency that will organize the trip for you. This way, you won't have to worry about finding hostels or carefully considering your budget. Some even offer to carry your luggage to your accommodation while you complete the trails. But, ultimately, whichever option you choose, the important thing is to approach the Camino as a unique experience that will allow you to meet other pilgrims and connect with yourself and the world around you.
