Camino de Santiago

There are two options for ~250km of Camino or 1 week.

Traveling itinerary

Dates - 21.03.2027 - 2.04.2027 Walking 25 - 30 km per day

Camino Francés

Starting point Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

The closest airport to the starting point is Biarritz Airport-Basque Country

Inbound Traveling from

Chisinau

Because there is no direct flight.

Option via Frankfurt

Option via Charles De Gaulle

Option via Amsterdam

Vienna

Amsterdam

Because there are a lot of options that brings to Charles De Gaulle we can meet in Paris and take 5 hours train

Or train from Paris to the final destination with the transfer in Bayonne

Traveling itinerary

Daily walking 25 - 30 km, total journey ~240km

Day 1: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port → Roncesvalles (25 km)

• Terrain: Mountainous, steep ascent (Pyrenees). The Route Napoléon is the classic, scenic route over the pass.
• Highlights:
  • Cross the French-Spanish border.
  • Attend the Pilgrim’s Mass at Roncesvalles Monastery.
  • Stunning views of the Pyrenees.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de Roncesvalles (Monastery)
    • Type: Municipal/Religious
    • Price: €12–15 (donativo options available)
    • Beds: 180+ (large, communal dorms)
    • Features: Communal dinner (€12–15), laundry, hot showers, pilgrim mass at 8 PM.
    • Atmosphere: Historic, spiritual, and social. Often full—arrive early or book ahead in peak season.
    • Website: www.roncesvalles.es
  • Refuge Orisson (8 km from Saint-Jean)
    • Type: Private
    • Price: €30–35 (includes dinner and breakfast)
    • Beds: 30
    • Features: Mountain views, family-style meals, cozy atmosphere. Book ahead (highly recommended for breaking up the first day).
    • Website: www.refuge-orisson.com

Day 2: Roncesvalles → Zubiri (22 km)

• Terrain: Downhill through forests and rural villages.
• Highlights: River Arga, medieval bridge in Zubiri.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue Zubiri
    • Type: Private
    • Price: €12–15
    • Beds: 40
    • Features: Simple, clean, and friendly. Communal kitchen, outdoor area.
    • Atmosphere: Quiet and welcoming.
  • Casa Sabina
    • Type: Private (also a restaurant)
    • Price: €15–20
    • Beds: 20
    • Features: Home-cooked meals, garden, and a relaxed vibe.
    • Website: www.casasabina.com

Day 3: Zubiri → Pamplona (20 km)

• Terrain: Flat to rolling hills, following the river.
• Highlights: Arrival in Pamplona, famous for its old town and the Running of the Bulls.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue Jesús y María
    • Type: Religious (run by nuns)
    • Price: €10–12
    • Beds: 100+
    • Features: Quiet, clean, and peaceful. No alcohol allowed.
    • Atmosphere: Serene, with a strong spiritual focus.
  • Albergue San Cernin
    • Type: Municipal
    • Price: €12
    • Beds: 120
    • Features: Central location, lively, communal kitchen.
    • Atmosphere: Social and bustling—great for meeting other pilgrims.

Day 4: Pamplona → Puente la Reina (24 km)

• Terrain: Flat, passing through vineyards and farmland.
• Highlights: Romanesque bridge in Puente la Reina, where the Camino Francés and Camino Aragonés merge.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue Jakue
    • Type: Private
    • Price: €14–16
    • Beds: 50
    • Features: Modern, clean, and well-organized. Communal dinner available.
    • Atmosphere: Friendly and efficient.
  • Albergue Santiago Apostol
    • Type: Municipal
    • Price: €10
    • Beds: 60
    • Features: Basic but comfortable, with a courtyard.
    • Atmosphere: Communal and welcoming.

Day 5: Puente la Reina → Estella (22 km)

• Terrain: Rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves.
• Highlights: Santa María de Eunate (mysterious Romanesque church), wine fountains.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue San Anton Abad
    • Type: Donativo (donation-based)
    • Price: Suggested €10
    • Beds: 30
    • Features: Simple, rustic, and run by volunteers. Communal meals.
    • Atmosphere: Authentic Camino spirit—no frills, but full of heart.
  • Albergue de Estella
    • Type: Municipal
    • Price: €10
    • Beds: 50
    • Features: Central location, basic amenities.
    • Atmosphere: Lively and social.

Day 6: Estella → Los Arcos (21 km)

• Terrain: Gentle, with some climbs.
• Highlights: Roman bridge at Villamayor de Monjardín.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue Casa Alberdi
    • Type: Private
    • Price: €15
    • Beds: 24
    • Features: Family-run, home-cooked dinner (€12–15), garden.
    • Atmosphere: Warm and homey. Call ahead to book (+34 650 965 250).
    • Website: www.alberguecasaalberdi.com

Day 7: Los Arcos → Logroño (28 km)

• Terrain: Flat, through the Rioja wine region.
• Highlights: Tapas in Logroño (famous for its Calle Laurel tapas street).
• Albergues:
  • Albergue Parroquial Santiago El Real
    • Type: Donativo
    • Price: Suggested €10
    • Beds: 30
    • Features: Attached to a church, communal meals, evening prayer.
    • Atmosphere: Peaceful and spiritual.
  • Hostal la Numantima
    • Type: Private (hotel/hostal)
    • Price: €25–30 (private room)
    • Features: Private bathrooms, central location.
    • Atmosphere: Quiet and comfortable.

Day 8: Logroño → Nájera (29 km)

• Terrain: Flat to gentle, following the river.
• Highlights: Monastery of Santa María la Real in Nájera.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de Nájera
    • Type: Municipal
    • Price: €10
    • Beds: 60
    • Features: Basic, clean, and central.
    • Atmosphere: Simple and functional.
  • Albergue El Ciego
    • Type: Private
    • Price: €12–15
    • Beds: 30
    • Features: Communal dinner, garden, and a relaxed vibe.

Day 9: Nájera → Santo Domingo de la Calzada (21 km)

• Terrain: Rolling, with some climbs.
• Highlights: Cathedral of Santo Domingo, legend of the rooster and hen.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de Santo Domingo
    • Type: Municipal
    • Price: €10
    • Beds: 80
    • Features: Spacious, with a courtyard and laundry.
    • Atmosphere: Lively and social.
  • Albergue La Cueva
    • Type: Private
    • Price: €14
    • Beds: 20
    • Features: Cozy, cave-like setting, communal kitchen.

Day 10: Santo Domingo → San Juan de Ortega (24 km)

• Terrain: Rolling, forested.
• Highlights: Monastery of San Juan de Ortega, peaceful countryside.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de San Juan de Ortega
    • Type: Municipal
    • Price: €10
    • Beds: 30
    • Features: Simple, with a communal kitchen.
    • Atmosphere: Quiet and reflective.

General Tips for Albergues

• Booking: Reserve ahead for Roncesvalles, Pamplona, Logroño, and Los Arcos in peak season (May–September).
• Donativo Albergues: No reservations—first-come, first-served. Contribute what you can (€8–12 is typical).
• Municipal Albergues: Open to all pilgrims with a Credencial. Often have a 6 AM–8 AM checkout rule.
• Private Albergues: More amenities (e.g., laundry, meals), but may cost €15–25/night.
• Dinner: Many albergues offer communal pilgrim meals (€10–15) with local dishes and wine.

Day 11: Exit Day

Chisinau

Vienna

Amsterdam

Travel budget

This is an approximate budget just for traveling

The accommodation costs will depend on the number of days the team will decide to spend.

Camino Portugués

~ 11 - 12 days, more then ~250km walking distance.

Inbound Travelling from

Chisinau

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via Vienna

via Amsterdam

Vienna

Amsterdam

Traveling itinerary

Daily walking 25 - 30 km, total journey ~250km

Day 1: Porto → Matosinhos (10 km)

• Terrain: Urban, flat.
• Highlights: Sé do Porto, Douro River, Atlantic coast.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de Peregrinos de Matosinhos (Municipal, €10–12, 30 beds, basic, near the beach)

Day 2: Matosinhos → Vila do Conde (20 km)

• Terrain: Flat, coastal.
• Highlights: Beaches, fishing villages, Aqueduto de São Sebastião.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de Peregrinos de Vila do Conde (Municipal, €10, 25 beds, communal kitchen)
  • Casa de Chá da Guia (Private, €15–20, cozy, tea house, garden)

Day 3: Vila do Conde → Esposende (20 km)

• Terrain: Flat, coastal.
• Highlights: Sandy beaches, dunes, Castro Culture Museum.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de Peregrinos de Esposende (Municipal, €10, 30 beds, near the beach)

Day 4: Esposende → Viana do Castelo (25 km)

• Terrain: Flat, coastal.
• Highlights: Viana do Castelo (historic town, basilica, Santa Luzia Mountain).
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de Peregrinos de Viana do Castelo (Municipal, €10, 50 beds, courtyard, laundry)
  • Casa de São Miguel (Private, €15–20, communal dinner, garden)

Day 5: Viana do Castelo → Caminha (28 km)

• Terrain: Flat, coastal.
• Highlights: Caminha’s medieval center, ferry to A Guarda.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de Peregrinos de Caminha (Municipal, €10, 20 beds, communal kitchen)

Day 6: Caminha → A Guarda (10 km ferry + 15 km walk = 25 km total)

• Terrain: Flat, coastal.
• Highlights: Ferry ride across the Minho River (€10–12), Monastery of Santa María de Oia.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de Peregrinos de Oia (Municipal, €10, 25 beds, communal kitchen)

Day 7: A Guarda → Baiona (15 km)

• Terrain: Flat, coastal.
• Highlights: Baiona’s medieval fortress, Cies Islands (boat trips available).
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de Peregrinos de Baiona (Municipal, €10, 30 beds, courtyard)
  • Pensión Bahía (Private, €20–25, private rooms, central location)

Day 8: Baiona → Vigo (25 km)

• Terrain: Rolling, coastal.
• Highlights: Vigo’s Casco Vello (Old Town), seafood markets.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de Peregrinos de Vigo (Municipal, €10, 50 beds, central)
  • Hostal Ostras Pedrinho (Private, €25–30, private rooms, seafood restaurant)

Day 9: Vigo → Redondela (15 km)

• Terrain: Flat to gentle.
• Highlights: Redondela’s old town, merging with the Central Route.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de Peregrinos de Redondela (Municipal, €10, 50 beds, courtyard, laundry)

Day 10: Redondela → Pontevedra (20 km)

• Terrain: Rolling hills.
• Highlights: Historic Pontevedra, Pilgrim’s Church, lively squares.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de Peregrinos de Pontevedra (Municipal, €10, 100+ beds, social)
  • Albergue A Peregrina (Private, €15, communal dinner, garden)

Day 11: Pontevedra → Santiago de Compostela (66 km split into 2 days)

Option 1: Pontevedra → Caldas de Reis (22 km)

• Terrain: Gentle.
• Highlights: Thermal springs, vineyards.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de Peregrinos de Caldas de Reis (Municipal, €10, 60 beds, courtyard)

Option 2: Caldas de Reis → Santiago de Compostela (44 km)

• Terrain: Rolling hills.
• Highlights: Arrival at the Cathedral, pilgrim mass, Botafumeiro.
• Albergues:
  • Albergue de Peregrinos de Santiago (Municipal, €12, 200+ beds, book early)
  • The Last Stamp (Private, €20–25, modern, rooftop terrace)

Key Notes for the Coastal Route (11 Days)

• Average Distance: ~24–26 km/day (now more balanced).
• Longest Day: 28 km (Day 5)—all other days are 15–25 km.
• Ferry: Caminha to A Guarda (€10–12, runs hourly, check Naviera Ría for schedules).
• Terrain: Mostly flat, with some rolling hills in Galicia.
• Booking: Reserve ahead for Viana do Castelo, Baiona, Vigo, Pontevedra, and Santiago in peak season.
• Compostela: You’ll walk ~275 km, qualifying for the Compostela certificate.
• Scenery: Stunning Atlantic Ocean views, beaches, and coastal towns.

Day 12: Exit Day

Chisinau

Vienna

Amsterdam

Travel budget

This is an approximate budget just for traveling

Backpack & Essentials

• Backpack (30–40L max)
  • Lightweight, with padded hip belt and chest strap (e.g., Osprey Talon 33, Deuter Futura) - link
  • Rain cover (or a trash bag liner).
• Daypack (optional, 10–15L)
  • For water, snacks, and valuables during the day.
• Pilgrim Credential (Passport)
  • Get it stamped at albergues, churches, and cafés.
• Passport/ID + Copies
  • Keep a digital copy on your phone.
• Cash (Euros) & Debit/Credit Card
  • Small bills for albergues, cafés, and stamps (€1–2 per stamp).
• Phone + Charger + Power Bank
  • Lightweight 10,000mAh power bank (shared outlets in albergues).
• Pilgrim’s Guidebook or App
  • Apps: Buen Camino, Gronze, or Wise Pilgrim (offline maps).
  • Paper: Brierley’s Camino Portugués (optional, but heavy).

Clothing (Lightweight & Quick-Dry)

(Pack for 1 set to wear + 1 set to wash—hand-wash daily.)

• 2x T-Shirts (Merino wool or synthetic, no cotton).
• 1x Long-Sleeve Shirt (sun/bug protection or cool evenings).
• 1x Lightweight Fleece or Mid-Layer (for chilly mornings/evenings).
• 1x Rain Jacket (compact, e.g., Patagonia Torrentshell or Frogg Toggs).
• 1x Rain Pants (optional, but useful in Galicia’s rain).
• 1x Convertible Hiking Pants (zip-off legs for shorts).
• 1x Shorts (quick-dry).
• 4–5x Underwear (Merino wool or synthetic).
• 2x Hiking Socks (Merino wool, e.g., Darn Tough or Smartwool).
• 1x Sleeping Clothes (lightweight, e.g., leggings + T-shirt).
• 1x Sun Hat or Cap + Buff/Neck Gaiter (for sun/wind).
• 1x Lightweight Gloves (optional, for cool mornings).

Footwear

• Hiking Shoes or Trail Runners
  • Broken-in, lightweight, and waterproof (e.g., Merrell Moab, Altra Lone Peak, or Hoka Speedgoat).
  • Avoid heavy boots—the Coastal Route is mostly flat.
• Sandals or Crocs
  • For showering and post-walk recovery (e.g., Teva or Crocs).
• Blister Prevention
  • Compeed blister patches + Leukotape (apply at first hot spots).
  • Vaseline or anti-chafing balm (for feet/toes).

Sleeping

• Sleeping Bag (Lightweight, +10°C comfort)
  • Silk liner (optional, adds warmth and hygiene).
• Earplugs + Eye Mask
  • Albergues can be noisy and bright.
• Small Travel Towel (Microfiber, quick-dry).

Toiletries (Travel-Sized)

• Toothbrush + Toothpaste
• Biodegradable Soap (for body/clothes, e.g., Sea to Summit).
• Shampoo Bar (saves space).
• Deodorant
• Razor + Small Scissors
• Sunscreen (SPF 30+) + Lip Balm (with SPF).
• Basic First Aid Kit
  • Band-aids, ibuprofen, antihistamines, electrolyte tablets, needle + thread (for blisters).
• Menstrual Products (if applicable) + Ziploc bags (for trash).
• Hand Sanitizer + Wet Wipes (albergue hygiene).
• Nail Clippers + Tweezers

Eating & Hydration

• Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder (1–2L)
  • Collapsible bottle (e.g., Hydrapak) saves space.
• Lightweight Cutlery (spork) + Small Plate/Bowl (optional).
• Snacks
  • Nuts, energy bars, dried fruit, chocolate, or crackers.
• Electrolyte Tablets (e.g., Nuun) for hydration.

Gear & Extras

• Trekking Poles (optional, but highly recommended for downhills/balance).
• Headlamp or Small Flashlight (for early starts or late arrivals).
• Sunglasses (Polarized) + Strap (so you don’t lose them).
• Lightweight Dry Bag (for rain protection).
• Ziploc Bags (for wet clothes, trash, or snacks).
• Clothesline + 2 Clothespins (for drying clothes).
• Pen + Small Notebook (for journaling or stamps).
• Duct Tape (wrap 10 cm around your water bottle for emergencies).
• Swiss Army Knife or Multi-Tool (small, for repairs).

Piligrim’s Credentials - https://oficinadelperegrino.com/en/pilgrimage/the-credencial/