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Recommended Camino Sites
Camino de Santiago Forum — One of the most valuable online communities for Camino pilgrims. Founded and maintained by Ivar Rekve in Santiago de Compostela, the forum is a rich source of advice, personal experiences, albergue updates, and route information. Whether you’re a first-time pilgrim or planning your tenth Camino, the forum is a welcoming space to ask questions, share stories, and connect with others.
Gronze — One of the most comprehensive Camino guide websites, especially for Spanish routes. It features stage-by-stage breakdowns, albergue listings with user reviews, maps, elevation profiles, and route alternatives. While the site is primarily in Spanish, it’s highly visual and easy to navigate even if your Spanish is limited.
Wise Pilgrim Guides — Created by a former pilgrim, Wise Pilgrim offers guidebooks and a popular mobile app with offline maps, albergue directories, and detailed stage planning. It covers many Camino routes and is frequently updated. A great digital companion if you’re walking without a traditional guidebook.
Eroski Consumer Camino Guide — A Spanish-language resource known for its reliability and depth. It includes stage maps, albergue details, and difficulty ratings. Even non-Spanish speakers can get a lot from its clear visuals and Google Translate. It’s a go-to source for updated route conditions and albergue changes.
American Pilgrims on the Camino (APOC) — A nonprofit organization supporting pilgrims from North America. They offer hospitalero training, local chapter meetups, credential distribution, and great advice for getting started. Their community is especially helpful for U.S.-based pilgrims preparing to travel.
Camino Ninja App — A free app designed by a pilgrim for pilgrims. It works offline and provides albergue listings, GPS route tracking, distances between towns, and basic maps. Lightweight, easy to use, and helpful when you’re on the trail without cell signal.
Rome2Rio — An excellent tool for figuring out how to get to your Camino starting point or back home after reaching Santiago. It shows train, bus, flight, and rideshare options between nearly any two points, making travel logistics much easier to plan.
Camino de Santiago Blogs
These personal blogs are written by pilgrims who’ve walked the Camino and generously shared their stories online. They’re full of tips, photos, honest reflections, and firsthand experiences that can help you prepare for — and feel inspired by — your own journey.
Follow the Yellow Shell — Written by a pilgrim with a deep passion for the Camino, this blog offers a mix of practical guides, stage breakdowns, emotional reflections, and beautiful photos. It’s especially helpful for first-time pilgrims preparing for the Camino Francés and other popular routes.
The Camino Provides — Written by Laurie Ferris, a pilgrim from California, this blog includes her personal Camino stories, gear reviews, travel tips, and community events. She’s actively involved in American Pilgrims on the Camino and often features guest posts by other pilgrims.
Stingy Nomads — A travel blog by a couple who’ve walked multiple Camino routes. Their posts are packed with route breakdowns, packing lists, budgets, and practical advice for various caminos like the Francés, Portugués, and Primitivo. Great for visual learners and planners.
Camino My Way — Written by author and pilgrim Randall St. Germain, this blog features reflections, photographs, and stories from his Camino Francés walk. He also writes about other pilgrimage and nature trails around the world.
Spain Then and Now – Camino Series — This site blends history, culture, and Camino commentary. The Camino section includes thoughtful insights on major cities and stages, along with background on Santiago, the pilgrimage tradition, and cathedral art.
Watch Real Pilgrims Walk the Camino
These YouTube creators have documented their Camino journeys, giving you a firsthand look at the daily rhythm, scenery, challenges, and magic of the pilgrimage. Whether you’re planning your first Camino or reliving your walk, these videos are a great source of inspiration and practical advice.
Rob’s Camino ▶️ — Rob has walked multiple Camino routes and shares day-by-day video journals packed with practical advice, reflections, and route info. His content is approachable, honest, and great for beginners preparing for the Francés or Portugués routes.
Hiking for Good ▶️ — Andrew’s channel focuses on long-distance walking, and his Camino series combines beautiful visuals with thoughtful commentary. He covers gear, daily stages, and the emotional side of the journey.
Kara and Nate ▶️ — While better known as travel vloggers, their Camino Francés series is highly entertaining and relatable. They offer a unique perspective as newcomers to pilgrimage walking and share lots of real-life moments along the way.
Johnny’s Journeys ▶️ — A friendly and down-to-earth vlogger who’s walked the Camino multiple times. His videos are simple, helpful, and perfect for getting a visual feel for daily life on the trail.