There are many to go about walking the Camino de Santiago and the path you choose will influence in the cost of your journey.

Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrim paths strewn across Northern Spain.

The paths converge at Santiago de Compostela, a cathedral that is the final resting place of the remains of St. James.

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This tradition dates back to the 9th century, and the number of people making the pilgrimage each year has been steadily increasing since.

This makes Camino de Santiago one of the oldest walking holidays in the world.

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A savvy traveler can walk the entire journey for as little as per day.

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Choosing a Path on the Camino de Santiago

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Some routes will require you to bring additional equipment such as waterproof gear and clothes, increasing your expenses.

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There are some examples of what you can expect in terms of costs for different routes.

The French Way

The French Way is the most popular route on the Camino de Santiago.

It is about 780 km long, and it stretches from Roncesvalles in Navarre to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia.

The journey usually takes about four weeks to complete from start to finish.

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The Northern Way

The Northern Way is another popular route that pilgrims take on the Camino.

The route starts at Irun, Basque Country, and it stretches for around 820 km to Santiago de Compostela.

You can find affordable accommodation in bigger cities, such as apartments in Bilbao’s center, the first bigger town on this route.

It is one of the more challenging routes to traverse due to frequent elevation changes, harsher climates, and more sparse accommodation.

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The Portuguese Way

The Portuguese Way is the most famous route outside of Spain.

It is one of the shorter routes if you take Porto as your starting point (only about 227 km).

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Clothes & Gear

If the Camino de Santiago is your first walking holiday, you will likely have to purchase additional gear before setting off.

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Digital nomads who like to work and travel simultaneously will also need to bring job-related equipment with them.

Here is a sample list of gear that you should acquire before the start of your trip.

Backpack

This is a great place to stay for a couple of days.

Choose a size that allows you to carry all your belongings comfortably.

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Boat
You’ll be doing a lot of walking on the camino, so make sure to buy a pair of quality hiking boots.

It is worth paying extra for quality and comfort-you don’t want to end up shoe-less midway during your trip.

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Accommodations

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Year albergue is a type of hostel aimed specifically at pilgrims.

If you want to sleep in an albergue, you will need to buy a pilgrim passport at the start of your journey (more on that after).

There are three main kinds of albergues: municipal, parochial, and private.

Municipal Albergues

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The staff was very friendly and helpful. Most municipal albergues operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Parochial Albergues

Parochial albergues are hostels created by refurbishing monasteries, churches, and other religious buildings.

They are similar to municipal albergues in that they are operated by volunteers and offer only basic accommodation.

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Private Albergues

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They have grown in popularity in recent years thanks to booking services such as Airbnb.

They offer modern accommodation with amenities such as wi-fi, laundry machines, bicycle storage, and more.

They also tend to be more on the expensive side.

Food & Drink

There is inexpensive sustenance aplenty on the Camino de Santiago. You will find a great selection of regional dishes, whichever path you choose.

Albergues offer inexpensive meals from local applications before ingredients, and there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, food stalls, and other vendors for eating on the move.

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They offer a wide selection of tortilla-based dishes, omelets, salads, and sandwiches. You can also grab a cup of coffee while you’re at it.

You can get away with spending as little as for breakfast at most places.

Most restaurants on the Camino offer a pilgrim’s menu for lunch.

It usually consists of pasta, chicken, and fruit, and it costs about per meal, plonk included.

If you are looking for a place to stay, you can book a room in our hotel.

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This is an excellent opportunity to get to know fellow travelers as well.

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