You've come to the right place. Lots of great information provided by some very knowledgeable folks here. I thouroughly enjoyed my camino, in large part due to what I learned from reading the many threads here, or directly communicating with...
Your excitement is contagious and brings back my own memories of my first Camino, which was the Frances. The following year I walked the Norte/Primitivo. I absolutely loved them both, but in completely different ways.
I always recommend the...
Plus there are usually more young people on the Camino in the summer.
The Norte is more expensive because there's not as much pilgrim infrastructure so those on the Camino are competing with tourists on the north coast.
June is a pretty good time to go on the Camino Frances. It isn't as busy as May or September starting in St Jean and before the August rush starts in Sarria (Spanish vacation time).
Do the Frances. Come back for the Norte some other time. The best thing about the Frances is the social experience. I had a great time, but the 20somethings I met were having so much fun!
That said, try to choose a month that isn’t that busy...
I am sure you will love whichever Camino you choose, especially with your level of excitement. I will never forget the feeling of walking out of St Jean... such a special experience. Buen Camino
Wow @pilgrimlex I love the excitement in your post.
You will love whichever Camino you choose! When are you planning to start? That could influence which Camino would be best.
For me, my first Camino will always be that incredible adventure that...
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