Compostela to Santiago (1 Viewer)

[davidbaldam]

We have wanted to do the Compostela for years but don’t fancy the idea of sharing dormitories with others along the way. So we’re using the Motorhome as a base and walking either side of were we’re parked. This morning we walked from St Jean Pied de Port to the Spanish boarder then back around 12.5 miles. Tomorrow we driving to Pamplona with a few stops along the way to try and get the feel of the Camino and plan to do this all the way to Santiago. We’re aloud 2 weeks which should give us some time to get some walks in and see some lovely old towns and villages. We then have a week before the ferry home so will do some walking in picos de Europe as well.

 

[maison]

@davidbaldam
Very happy to see you are doing the route at last.

If you are planning to walk very much of it two weeks is very limited time.

Santiago de Compestella itself is worth a couple of days of exploration, especially if you like museums and churches.

If you are taking the route west from Pamplona here are some suggestions from our trip last year,

Burgos is a must, especially the Cathedral. We preferred it to Santiago’s. We stayed at Camping Fuentesblancas. Convenient for Burgos and with a bar and restaurant. WiFi available around the bar area.

Leon Cathedral is also a great visit. The “walls”are almost all stained glass windows and the light inside is stunning on a sunny day.

The Chapel Santa Maria de Eunate, on route ro Burgos, is very atmospheric, although tiny and in the middle of nowhere. Pilgrims get their cards stamped there.

Enjoy your visit and let us know what you found.

Good luck.

 

[jumartoo]

There are a few camperstops along the route where you can empty and fill even if you don't want to stop on them overnight.

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[davidbaldam]

@davidbaldam
Very happy to see you are doing the route at last.

If you are planning to walk very much of it two weeks is very limited time.

Santiago de Compestella itself is worth a couple of days of exploration, especially if you like museums and churches.

If you are taking the route west from Pamplona here are some suggestions from our trip last year,

Burgos is a must, especially the Cathedral. We preferred it to Santiago’s. We stayed at Camping Fuentesblancas. Convenient for Burgos and with a bar and restaurant. WiFi available around the bar area.

Leon Cathedral is also a great visit. The “walls”are almost all stained glass windows and the light inside is stunning on a sunny day.

The Chapel Santa Maria de Eunate, on route ro Burgos, is very atmospheric, although tiny and in the middle of nowhere. Pilgrims get their cards stamped there.

Enjoy your visit and let us know what you found.

Good luck.

We’re staying in Burgos for at least 2 day as it will be our anniversary and I’ve booked a restaurant, will post every now and then to let you know how we’re getting on. As I said it’s a long held ambition of ours so will enjoy every minute of it.

 

[Solwaybuggier]

The Camino de Santiago ACSI site in Castrojeriz, just WSW of Burgos, is a lovely and very friendly spot on the Camino, well worth a visit.

 

[DBK]

The Camino de Santiago ACSI site in Castrojeriz, just WSW of Burgos, is a lovely and very friendly spot on the Camino, well worth a visit.

Ditto on that. If you have time Roberto the owner will take you to see the Great Bustards though the crops may be getting to the point they will be too high to see them. But an opportunity to see them should not be overlooked if you haven't seen these elusive birds before.

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[Jenowen]

Travelling a bit further west will take you to Itziar and camping Itxaspe. You can walk the Camino in both directions from here. These parts share the route with the coastal path so are very scenic, and also pretty challenging.

 

[Riverbankannie]

The Camino de Santiago ACSI site in Castrojeriz, just WSW of Burgos, is a lovely and very friendly spot on the Camino, well worth a visit.

Ditto on that. If you have time Roberto the owner will take you to see the Great Bustards though the crops may be getting to the point they will be too high to see them. But an opportunity to see them should not be overlooked if you haven't seen these elusive birds before.

Ditto on both these.

 

[Jenowen]

Travelling a bit further west will take you to Itziar and camping Itxaspe. You can walk the Camino in both directions from here. These parts share the route with the coastal path so are very scenic, and also pretty challenging.

Realised, belatedly, this is part of the Camino Niorte, so you’d be unlikely to go through Burgos. However, we spotted many pilgrims on this route.
Sorry to confuse.

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