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The Camino ‘Paperwork’ – All you need to know about Stamps & Certificates As you begin your Camino there will no doubt be many thoughts [...]

In recent decades, the popularity of the Camino de Santiago has come roaring back into fashion and continues to grow year after year. In 2019, [...]

Water is vital to every human, but for those walking through the parched landscape of Northern Spain in mid-summer, it takes on even greater importance. [...]

Sat far away on the distant horizon, the great spires finally appear. For those who have been walking for days, weeks or even months in [...]

As you begin to pile things into your bag just before setting out to walk the Camino de Santiago, you’ll no doubt start to wonder [...]

The Camino de Santiago unquestionably involves plenty of walking and probably the odd spiritual, religious or profound moments along the way, but that doesn’t mean [...]

After a day walking, with your feet sore and your stomach rumbling, it’s only natural to want to kick back at the end of the [...]

Tired feet, blisters, aching shoulders - that desire to simply sit down and call it quits. For many, walking the Camino de Santiago remains a [...]

The number of people walking the Camino de Santiago has seen a dramatic increase over the last two decades. In 1992, just short of 10,000 [...]

Siobhán is a Chartered Physiotherapist and former Irish International Athlete.  She was Head Physiotherapist to BLE/Athletics Ireland for more than 20 years and worked with athletes [...]

While few would describe the Camino de Santiago as an overly challenging hike because of its relatively easy routes and well-marked paths, walking for between [...]

For those choosing to walk the Camino de Santiago, whether in its entirety or smaller sections, you will often find yourself following a rough pattern [...]

You’ve got those flights booked, you’re well on your way to increasing your weekly mileage in preparation, and all your gear is lying in the [...]

One question that is constantly debated before, during and even after walking the Camino is whether it’s better to do it alone or with others [...]

As a late life convert to the “sport“ of walking I was particularly energised by the positive statement of leading USA athlete Ann Green when [...]

You have booked your trip to the Camino and you would like to know some Spanish before your start. There are some ‘language essentials’ that [...]

The Camino is much more than a spiritual walk, it is often described as a gastronomic journey worth enjoying. In many of the towns and villages, pilgrims [...]

When visiting any country across the globe there are always simple local traditions and customs that should be followed, call it ‘etiquette’ or simply respecting [...]

Closely related to Spanish (and even closer to Portuguese), Galician is a language often used along the regions and villages of the Camino de Santiago. [...]

Many people walk the Camino de Santiago for religious reasons, but many others do it simply seeking a challenge and are there for the experience. [...]

“More than just a pilgrimage, the French Camino is a unique social and cultural experience, and a truly memorable adventure” The Camino Frances is the [...]

2021 will be a very special year to walk the Camino to Santiago with Uwalk.ie as it is considered a ‘Holy Year’. This is a [...]

Walking Holidays Become ‘de Rigueur’ as Bookings Increase!     As travel opens up as we enter the post-lockdown world more and more people are [...]