More than ever before, the Camino de Santiago Walk in Spain is growing increasingly popular. The number of pilgrims who troop in yearly to walk the ancient route to Santiago de Compostela is almost growing in geometric progression. Also known as the Way of Saint James, the Camino de Santiago is a popular one. The walk is one of the most popular Christian pilgrimages that has outlived several decades. The starting point of the pilgrimage is any point on the many routes that lead to the Tomb of Santiago.
There’s no better way to walk this “Walk” than to be in the company of like-minded people. The women only Camino de Santiago offers great fun and adventure while walking through the stony pathways, paved roads, cobbled streets and wooded trails leading to the medieval Santiago de Compostela city. Make new friends and experience diverse cultures in the company of adventurous and high-spirited women like you.
How to Walk the Camino de Santiago
The Way of Saint James also known as the Camino de Santiago is Europe’s oldest traveled route that attracts huge number of walkers and pilgrims, especially in summer. At first, it all started as a sacred voyage to Santiago de Compostela in medieval times. Today, it has become a sociable, well-organised walk, as well as an adventure through Galicia, Northern Spain. It is a Christian pilgrimage to the “third holiest city” in Christianity, next to Rome and Jerusalem, in search of salvation at Santiago Tomb.
Modern-day ‘pilgrims’, like their forerunners, come from all over, but nowadays those with purely religious motives are joined by lovers of adventure, art, history and legends, all with a desire to take part in an experience that is unique in the modern Western world.
Here are some tips on how to embark on Camino de Santiago Walk in Spain;
Choose a Route
No single route leads to Santiago de Compostela. What is obtainable is a network of routes from Spain, Portugal, and France, leading to the tomb of St. James; the spot where a vase discovered in 813 A.D. contained what was thought to be the remains of the apostle. Traditionally, the main route to Santiago de Compostela begins in St Jean Pied de Port, approximately 780km journey.
Make this walk adventurous and fun by choosing the most picturesque route that starts from Leon (one of Spain’s greatest cities) and ends in Santiago de Compostello. This route is also the most rewarding. A lot of women prefer to walk in the company of fellow women with the same passion and zeal. You can join the Women’s Own Adventure Camino de Santiago guided tour, designed with the adventurous woman in mind. Every bit of the trip has been organized, leaving you with loads of fun, adventure and ultimately a fulfilled walk.
