👋 – I made this website to help you plan your Camino.

At the heart of the site is a guide to the Camino Francés. There is just something magical about this route. I think it is the perfect path for your first Camino. There is a reason so many books and films, from the 12th-century Codex Calixtinus to Martin Sheen’s The Way, follow it. For me, the Francés will always be the heart of the Camino. It is iconic, welcoming, and draws you back. Once you have walked it, you will understand.

In this guide, rather than using the usual stages with set stops, I’ve broken the route into stretches, like Pamplona to Logroño or Logroño to Burgos, and I’d encourage you sometimes to skip the busy stages and instead stop and stay in some of the quieter villages along the way.

Also, there are no turn-by-turn directions either; the yellow arrows are all you need. But I have added a few detours if you are up for a bit of adventure, like the Dragonte route.

And, I have not listed every place to stay, just the ones that really stood out for me. Just a note,  I especially love the donativo albergues.

Finally, for fun, I have put together a bunch of top ten lists, like ten unforgettable albergues, or ten books to read before you go.

I hope it helps with your planning, and if you have tips to share, I would love to hear them.

Buen Camino