camping

Hi to all real pilgrims. After walking with my girlfriend from Andorra through the Spanish Pyrenees to Cantabria last winter and spring, I am now preparing to continue possibly alone. I will be heading towards Burgos which is roughly 130 km south of me. Then possibly south on the ruta de la...

Good day kind reader, I've decided to undertake the Camino Francés at the end of March/beginning of April 2018. I won't have any great time constraints as I'll be leaving my job prior to embarking on the journey to work on my writing whilst on the road. I guess my main query is whether there is...

Hi All Starting my first camino from SJPP this coming Saturday. Couple of questions for people who have done it before. Are there generally a reasonable amount of opportunities for camping? I'm planning on taking a small one man tent and would like to camp out every other night if possible, a)...

Hey all! I'm considering trying to walk from Canterbury to Rome from August 2018. I do not really expect anybody else to commit to such a long journey, so I'm resolved to camp on my own all the way. Do people know whether this is feasible and safe? I have a 1kg tent, so I am hoping it would...

I am currently in northeast France backpacking with a solo tent & camping mat. Afterwards, my plan is to head to the LePuy route for several days of hiking prior to embarking on the CF route from SJPP to SDC. My intention was to jettison the tent and sleeping mat for the CF portion, but I...

I am returning to finish my Camino on 27 August and am flying into Biarritz and will take a bus on 28th to Puente La Reina where I left off last time. I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with camping near Biarritz or in Irun as I am afraid I land too late for buses that day and the...

Hi! Me and my boyfriend is planning to walk Camino Portuguese in September. We start in Lisbon and were wondering would it be ok to camp on the way to Santiago? Are there any showers and/ or campsites along the way? Any tips for what to be ready weather-like during September? Thank you in...

Then this may be of interest. Champing - camping in churches! https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/may/23/church-champing-for-scottish-pilgrims Slighe cheart!

Doing the Camino ingles starting June 22. We are taking a tent, etc and hoping we can do ninja camping. Is it allowed on the Camino ingles?

Hello, It seems like I have been planning this forever as far as equipment and learning the various issues and concerns, but after pouring through articles, the forums, guides etc, I still can't figure out the best route. We are planning on beginning in mid-June. I have a 2.5 year old (almost...

Hello everyone ! Ok so this may be a strange question, but since I am on a tight budget I thought I may as well ask in case others do do this... I'm planning on walking the Camino Frances in 2-3 months and was wondering whether it's possible/legal to sleep outdoors along the way instead of...

Hi everyone Thanks you so much for all the info I have from your Le Puy threads. I am looking to walk from either Geneva or Le Puy starting at the end of September 2017 - through to SJPdP. I can not find much information about walking at that time of year and am wondering if it will be too...

I am planning my trip for 2019. Just wondering if there is any need for a light weight tent for camping? My wife may struggle off the start and I was thinking I may need to stop prior to reaching the next town. Is this an option?

Two part question boys and girls. Have any of you done much camping along the Le Puy route? I have been reading the guide book and the campsites look plentiful... many along a river ! I am stoked about this idea! Would love to hear your stories. But tonite when I was laying out my gear I...

Hello fellow pelligrinos, My fiance and I are in Spain on an extended trip and have fallen in love with a dog while staying on a farm. We have a few questions about this Camino with a puppy. She will certainly be carried often and not overworked, but how accomadating is the Norte? I have...

Are camping sites at all available along the Camino?

I would love to sleep outside along the Camino Frances. I am traveling mid-summer. Are there sites available? Is it permissible to camp with or without a tent? thank you

One of our favorite Camino stories... http://shefollowsshells.blogspot.com/2016/10/day-45-bidarray-to-ainhoa.html then the next night she had a few things to say about our bedfellows... http://shefollowsshells.blogspot.com/2016/10/day-46-ainhoa-to-olhette-slept-in-stable.html

Does anyone have any information for reasonably priced Camping/Outdoor Gear Shops in Lisbon? I'm flying into Lisbon in May from Liverpool and I travel light on the plane to avoid excess baggage charges. So I don't travel with things like tent pegs, or walking poles. These are things though...

I will be camping some portion of my pilgrimage. Are gas canisters available for south american doite brand stoves? Are there still campinggaz stoves and canisters available in spain? any suggestions?