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From the high mountain passes of the Pyrenees to medieval pilgrim trails along the famed Camino de Santiago, exploring the pueblos blancos of Andalusia to tasting the pintxos of the Basque Country—Spain sets the scene for perfect hikes, cultural adventures, and a superb array of regional wines and cuisine.
The Camino de Santiago can be done any time of year, however, the months of April-June and September-October are the best months to experience the trail. Read more about the differences between each month below.
Most pilgrim trails funnel into a few main routes within Spain on their way to Santiago de Compostela, with the classic “Camino Frances” (French Way) being the most popular. This is the route that we recommend, and have selected the most beautiful hiking sections for our journey.
El Camino de Santiago—the Way of St. James—is the name for the hundreds of miles of collective pathways that have guided pilgrims to the holy city of Santiago de Compostela for more than 1,000 years. The reason for the great pilgrimage was (and still is, for many) a matter of faith in the miraculous power of St. James.
The trail follows everything from country roads to cow paths as we travel through rural regions that see few outsiders aside from pilgrims. Of course, all hiking days are a bit different, and the weather always has the final say, but the following is a sense of a typical day on the trail.
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