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  1. The Camino
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Spain

Camino Catalán

Camino Catalán

Little-walked camino routes from Cataluña. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 26th April, 2024

Author: Hannah Murray

Camino de Levante

Camino de Levante

From Valencia on the eastern coast through Castilla la Mancha to Zamora. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 20th July, 2020

Author: Hannah Murray

Camino de Madrid

Camino de Madrid

From the Spanish capital due north through Segovia to join the Camino Francés at Sahagún. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 19th June, 2025

Author: Hannah Murray

Camino del Norte

Camino del Norte

From Irún across the north coast of Spain through Bilbao and Santander before turning south at Ribadeo. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 19th June, 2025

Author: Hannah Murray

Camino del Sur

Camino del Sur

From the Andalucian city of Huelva to Zafra on the Via de la Plata. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 17th April, 2020

Author: Hannah Murray

Camino Francés

Camino Francés

The most popular of all camino routes from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port through Pamplona, Burgos and León. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 19th June, 2025

Author: Hannah Murray

Camino Inglés

Camino Inglés

From either A Coruña or Ferrol, the camino commonly used by medieval pilgrims from the British Isles. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 13th September, 2025

Author: Hannah Murray

Camino Invierno

Camino Invierno

An alternative route from Ponferrada to avoid the crowds of the Camino Francés, running parallel through mountains. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 19th June, 2025

Author: Hannah Murray

Camino Mozárabe from Almería

Camino Mozárabe from Almería

From the beautiful small historic city-port of Almería vía La Alhambra and Córdoba to join the Via de la Plata at Mérida. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 1st September, 2025

Author: Hannah Murray

Camino Mozárabe from Málaga

Camino Mozárabe from Málaga

Part of the Camino Mozárabe from the Costa del Sol. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 29th August, 2025

Author: Hannah Murray

Camino Olvidado

Camino Olvidado

Claimed to pre-date the Camino Francés, it starts from either Bilbao or Pamplona and runs parallel to the Camino del Norte before dropping down to join the Francés at Villafranca del Bierzo. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 17th April, 2020

Author: Hannah Murray

Camino Portugués

Camino Portugués

Most commonly from Porto, though you can start in Lisbon, with several variants staying either inland or on the coast. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Hannah Murray

Camino Primitivo

Camino Primitivo

Some say the first camino, from Oviedo over the mountains to Lugo, joining the Camino Francés at Melide. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 19th June, 2025

Author: Hannah Murray

Camino San Salvador

Camino San Salvador

A tributary route from León on the Camino Francés to Oviedo at the start of the Camino Primitivo. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 29th August, 2025

Author: Hannah Murray

Camino Vadiniense

Camino Vadiniense

A tributary route between San Vicente de la Barquera on the Camino del Norte through the Picos de Europa national park to Mansilla de las Mulas on the Camino Francés. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 18th June, 2025

Author: Hannah Murray

Camino Zamorano Portugués

Camino Zamorano Portugués

From Zamora via the Portuguese city of Bragança to Verín on the Camino Sanabrés. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 17th April, 2020

Author: Hannah Murray

Finisterre & Muxía

Finisterre & Muxía

The epilogue to many caminos, a circuit from Santiago to the coast, once believed to be the end of the world. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 19th June, 2025

Author: Hannah Murray

Ruta de la Lana

Ruta de la Lana

Another camino route from Alicante which goes instead to Burgos, where it joins the Camino Francés. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 20th July, 2020

Author: Hannah Murray

Tunnel Route aka Vasco del Interior or the Bayona Camino

Tunnel Route aka Vasco del Interior or the Bayona Camino

A route through the St Adrian mountain tunnel from Hendaye on the French/Spanish border to Santo Domingo de la Calzada on the Camino Francés. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 25th February, 2025

Author: Hannah Murray

Via Augusta

Via Augusta

From Cádiz on the Costa de la Luz to join the start of the Via de la Plata at Seville. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 15th September, 2025

Author: Hannah Murray

Via de la Plata

Via de la Plata

The 1,000km route from Seville through Cáceres, Salamanca and splitting to join either the Camino Francés at Astorga, Camino Sanabrés via Ourense or Camino Torres through Portugal. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 17th August, 2025

Author: Hannah Murray

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Latest

  • Camino Pub Club

    Camino Pub Club

    A chance to meet up face-to-face with other Camino pilgrims over a drink. Share questions, stories and thoughts with friendly, like-minded people!

  • Walking St Cuthbert's Way £16.95

    Walking St Cuthbert's Way £16.95

    Walking St Cuthbert's Way : Melrose and Jedburgh to Holy Island

  • Virtual Albergue

    Virtual Albergue

    Join our virtual hospitaleros for Camino chat in our Virtual Albergue. All are welcome!

  • CSJ Virtual Wine Bar evening

    CSJ Virtual Wine Bar evening

    Our online wine bar evenings - come and chat with us on Zoom over a vino!

Most read

  • All routes in the UK

    All routes in the UK

    Pilgrim routes and sites of St James that exist in the British Isles and the work we do towards promoting them.

  • St James' Way

    St James' Way

    The route from Reading Abbey to Southampton, likely used by medieval British pilgrims to Santiago, and designated part of the Camino Inglés in the UK.

  • Purpose of a credencial

    Purpose of a credencial

    How to get your pilgrim credencial/pilgrim passport for access to pilgrim accommodation along the routes, and to qualify for the Compostela certificate of completion.

  • Member benefits

    Member benefits

    By becoming a member, you are helping us to continue our work as a charity in supporting the Camino de Santiago. Read on to see how we say thank you!

  • Pilgrim Passports Applications

    Pilgrim Passports Applications

    Purchase your pilgrim passport here!

  • Refugio Gaucelmo

    Refugio Gaucelmo

    The CSJ's donativo pilgrim hostel on the Camino Francés.

  • Pricing

    The different types of membership available and how much they cost per year.

  • Order your Passport

    Order your Passport

    How to order your pilgrim passport, or credencial

  • St James' Way - Practicalities

    All you need to know to walk the St James' Way, including guidebooks, pilgrim passports and accommodation

  • Camino Catalán

    Camino Catalán

    Little-walked camino routes from Cataluña.

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