Both the above routes start in Lisbon and follow the same path to Porto. There is an extension along this route diverting to Fatima. Between Lisbon and Porto there can be long distances between albergues, after Lisbon the route has a good infrastructure of accommodations. The third and least popular route is the Portugues Interior which starts in Farminhao and ends in Santiago after km.
The two most popular start points are Tui, km and 13, pilgrims , just inside Spain and Porto, km and 13, pilgrims. The Camino del Norte starts in Irun in Northern Spain and keeps to the coast for approximately km. The route then turns inland toward Arzua on the Camino Frances where the two routes meet, about 40 km before Santiago. The Norte is one of the tougher routes with many climbs to the tops of hills and then back down to the coast again.
The views and scenery are exceptional. In there were 15, pilgrims recorded having walked the Northern Way, of this 4, walked the whole route starting from Irun, other popular start points are Bilbao, km, 1, pilgrims , Santander, km, 1, pilgrims , Vilalba, km, 1, pilgrims , and Gijon, km, pilgrims.
The km refers to only the Original Way , another name for the Primitivo. This route starts at Oviedo, though many walk along the Northern Route and then follow the waymarked route from Villavicioas which makes the route approximately km until it joins the Camino Frances at Melide, where there is another 50 km to Santiago. During 11, pilgrims walked this route to Santiago; the largest majority started at Oviedo, 6, pilgrims , the traditional start.
Once again the km is slightly misleading. It is km from Ferrol to Santiago — the Camino Ingles can also be started at A Coruna and it is 75 km from there to Santiago — not long enough for a Compostela. The trail starts in Seville, although there is an extension from Cadiz, however, it is said this is not well marked. On occasions I now see this route being referred to as the Camino Mozarabe, however, I still see that as a separate and distinct route — more below.
In there were 9, pilgrims awarded a Compostela after walking or cycling this route. At Zamora there is a choice of routes; continue heading north and join the Camino Frances at Astorga or head west where there is again a choice of two routes — a northern and southern — both meet at Ourense. Once again stating the Camino Mozarabe as km is slightly misleading. This Camino can be started in Granada which is km — or in Malaga or Almeria, both of which are on the southern coast of Spain.
Many after walking all the way to Santiago de Compostela keep walking to the coast at Finisterre, another 90 km, to what was once known as the end of the world. There is the choice after Hospital on this Camino to follow the trail to Muxia and then walk south back to Finisterre or after Finisterre walk north to Muxia. There are plenty of beautiful places to stop for an extra day if you would like to take things slower, and there are options for skipping some sections by train, bus, or taxi if you need to.
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If the Camino de Santiago caught your eye and you have already decided to plan your adventure, it is good to know something about the city first. Skip to content. Download Ebook Now. How long is the Camino de Santiago? How long are the different routes of the Camino de Santiago? Discover the routes and sections of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Make your Camino year! Book now to lock in the best accommodation for the Holy Year! Bring your family, bring your friends, or walk the Camino solo.
It is an experience you will never forget. Related Posts. Quick history of the Camino de Santiago. What is the Camino de Santiago? Cycling the Camino - Camino de Santiago. Search for: Search Subscribe to our blog Stay up to date with the latest Camino news, events and webinars. Get FREE Camino de Santiago tips Sign up for our weekly newsletter and be the first to hear about new products, events and exclusive offers. July 26, by Alex. There are multiple routes that lead to Santiago itself, with the distances of them most popular routes listed below: Camino Frances — km Camino del Norte — km Camino Portugues — km Camino Primitivo — km Via De La Plata — 1,km Camino Ingles — km The above distances is the total length of each of the Camino routes.
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