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Hi, my friend and I are planning to do a Camino in August 2024. We would like to do around 200 km across 10-12 days, but ideally we would like to avoid the major busy routes like the Portuguese or French. Could anyone help us with some recommendations where we could experience some level of solitude but also have decent facilities and services?
We are considering Camino dos Faros, so any insights and thoughts of this trail would be very appreciated too.
Thank you all in advance.
Hi, my friend and I are planning to do a Camino in August 2024. We would like to do around 200 km across 10-12 days, but ideally we would like to avoid the major busy routes like the Portuguese or French. Could anyone help us with some recommendations where we could experience some level of solitude but also have decent facilities and services?
We are considering Camino dos Faros, so any insights and thoughts of this trail would be very appreciated too.
Thank you all i, my friend and I are planning to do a Camino in August 2024. We would like to do around 200 km across 10-12 days, but ideally we would like to avoid the major busy routes like the Portuguese or French. Could anyone help us with some recommendations where we could experience some level of solitude but also have decent facilities and servi
Well it may depends on how fit you are. But as you may have read a lot of people like the invereio Camino. Start at ponferrada and arrived in Santiago. I did this camino last year and the memories are still with me.A beautiful and deeply inspiring journey.Hi, my friend and I are planning to do a Camino in August 2024. We would like to do around 200 km across 10-12 days, but ideally we would like to avoid the major busy routes like the Portuguese or French. Could anyone help us with some recommendations where we could experience some level of solitude but also have decent facilities and services?
We are considering Camino dos Faros, so any insights and thoughts of this trail would be very appreciated too.
Thank you all in advance.
Hi, my friend and I are planning to do a Camino in August 2024. We would like to do around 200 km across 10-12 days, but ideally we would like to avoid the major busy routes like the Portuguese or French. Could anyone help us with some recommendations where we could experience some level of solitude but also have decent facilities and services?
We are considering Camino dos Faros, so any insights and thoughts of this trail would be very appreciated too.
Thank you all in advance.
Thank you for your recommendation Gordon. How long did it take you to complete it?Well it may depends on how fit you are. But as you may have read a lot of people like the invereio Camino. Start at ponferrada and arrived in Santiago. I did this camino last year and the memories are still with me.A beautiful and deeply inspiring journey.
Thank you for your recommendation. It is not important to us to finish in Santiago or to claim a compostella so we will check this route out.Is it important for you to end in Santiago and receive a Compostela?
If not, I can reommend the Camino Vasco Interior from Irun to Burgos.
Camino Vasco del Interior | Camino de Santiago | Gronze.com
El Camino Vasco del Interior (o Vía de Bayona, o Camino del túnel de San Adrián) enlaza Irún con el Camino Francés; dicho enlace puede ser en Santo Domingo de la Calzada o en Burgos, según el itinerario preferido. El camino cruza la Sierra de Aizkorri por el singular túnel de San Adrián, un...www.gronze.com
Camino de Madrid - WowHi, my friend and I are planning to do a Camino in August 2024. We would like to do around 200 km across 10-12 days, but ideally we would like to avoid the major busy routes like the Portuguese or French. Could anyone help us with some recommendations where we could experience some level of solitude but also have decent facilities and services?
We are considering Camino dos Faros, so any insights and thoughts of this trail would be very appreciated too.
Thank you all in advance.
I second on the Camino de Madrid. You can do in 12 days if you do a 38km day on the last day, or take the local commuter train to Tres Cantos from Madrid and cut a mostly concrete first stage out.Camino de Madrid - Wow
starting from the Church of Santiago by the Royal Palace has its charm, I guess. However, definitely would consider starting in Tres Cantos, which has an easy commuter train connection (train station is 1 minutes from the Camino). another option, for a shorter walk is to start in Segovia. there aren't many (if any) albergues before Segovia.I second on the Camino de Madrid. You can do in 12 days if you do a 38km day on the last day, or take the local commuter train to Tres Cantos from Madrid and cut a mostly concrete first stage out.
The Madrid is amazingly beautiful, easy to get to and from, goes through interesting cities, and no bed race, as the route is usually fairly quiet.
If it wasn’t in August the Mozarbe from Almeria to Granada looks interesting doing it in 11 smaller stages, but not in that summer heat for me…
Actually I cannot remember exactly but about 12 days. But what I find important is NOT the mad rush,but stop on your journey and look around think and thank that you are enjoying life.Thank you for your recommendation Gordon. How long did it take you to complete it?
I disagree. Summer time for the Madrid is not the best. Fields that in Spring are green and beautiful, in August are yellow. Stages like Tres Cantos . Miraflores are not beautiful in August in my opinion.Camino de Madrid - Wow
i agree with your disagreement, you are right, spring is the best time. however, the OP asked for suggestions, and, like walking the Meseta, the Camino Madrid offers stark beauty and a wealth in sights and heritage.I disagree. Summer time for the Madrid is not the best. Fields that in Spring are green and beautiful, in August are yellow. Stages like Tres Cantos . Miraflores are not beautiful in August in my opinion.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Coastal route from Porto to Santiago.Hi, my friend and I are planning to do a Camino in August 2024. We would like to do around 200 km across 10-12 days, but ideally we would like to avoid the major busy routes like the Portuguese or French. Could anyone help us with some recommendations where we could experience some level of solitude but also have decent facilities and services?
We are considering Camino dos Faros, so any insights and thoughts of this trail would be very appreciated too.
Thank you all in advance.
great choice I loved it from Bayonne to BurgosIs it important for you to end in Santiago and receive a Compostela?
If not, I can reommend the Camino Vasco Interior from Irun to Burgos.
Camino Vasco del Interior | Camino de Santiago | Gronze.com
El Camino Vasco del Interior (o Vía de Bayona, o Camino del túnel de San Adrián) enlaza Irún con el Camino Francés; dicho enlace puede ser en Santo Domingo de la Calzada o en Burgos, según el itinerario preferido. El camino cruza la Sierra de Aizkorri por el singular túnel de San Adrián, un...www.gronze.com
Is it important for you to end in Santiago and receive a Compostela?
If not, I can reommend the Camino Vasco Interior from Irun to Burgos.
Camino Vasco del Interior | Camino de Santiago | Gronze.com
El Camino Vasco del Interior (o Vía de Bayona, o Camino del túnel de San Adrián) enlaza Irún con el Camino Francés; dicho enlace puede ser en Santo Domingo de la Calzada o en Burgos, según el itinerario preferido. El camino cruza la Sierra de Aizkorri por el singular túnel de San Adrián, un...www.gronze.com
I'm not sure if you have your heart set on ending your walk in Santiago but, if not, I would HIGHLY recommend the final stretch of the Via de la Plata. Of course that route is walked by only a few and the vast majority of those turn westwards at Granja de Moreruela so that the northbound route (the original Via de la Plata) is almost completely untrodden. I walked across Spain from Gibraltar in 2022 (for my new book) and that section was a real highlight. It's only 85km from Granja de Moreruela to Astorga so I would either suggest starting farther south in Salamanca (bringing the total to around 185km) OR end with the contrasting social aspects (or crowds) of the French Way by continuing from Astorga for two days to Ponferrada.Hi, my friend and I are planning to do a Camino in August 2024. We would like to do around 200 km across 10-12 days, but ideally we would like to avoid the major busy routes like the Portuguese or French. Could anyone help us with some recommendations where we could experience some level of solitude but also have decent facilities and services?
We are considering Camino dos Faros, so any insights and thoughts of this trail would be very appreciated too.
Thank you all in advance.
The final stretch of the Plata would actually be from Astorga to Gijon… and I must day your suggestion does sound enticing for my own peregrination of ‘25.I'm not sure if you have your heart set on ending your walk in Santiago but, if not, I would HIGHLY recommend the final stretch of the Via de la Plata. Of course that route is walked by only a few and the vast majority of those turn westwards at Granja de Moreruela so that the northbound route (the original Via de la Plata) is almost completely untrodden. I walked across Spain from Gibraltar in 2022 (for my new book) and that section was a real highlight. It's only 85km from Granja de Moreruela to Astorga so I would either suggest starting farther south in Salamanca (bringing the total to around 185km) OR end with the contrasting social aspects (or crowds) of the French Way by continuing from Astorga for two days to Ponferrada.
Another - longer - option that I would highly recommend would be to walk from Granja de la Moreruela to Astorga, join the French Way for just 2 days to Ponferrada, then join the Camino del Invierno to Santiago.The final stretch of the Plata would actually be from Astorga to Gijon… and I must day your suggestion does sound enticing for my own peregrination of ‘25.
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