Treat your fellow pilgrims and the people you meet as you would wish to be treated

Please consider the following: 

• Maintain the environment of the Camino; avoid littering, take any litter with you and dispose of it properly. Recycle whenever you can.
• Respect churches and historic monuments that you visit; keep silent, particularly during services or if people are praying. In churches, avoid potential offence to local people by removing your hat and covering upper arms and shoulders. If you can, consider donating to the church as building maintenance is a heavy burden for small villages.
• Patronise the bars and cafés along the routes. If you wish to use their toilet, please purchase something as the facilities are provided as part of their business. Some places do not accept cards, so try to have some cash available.
• Carry some "poo bags" in case you are caught out by a call of nature between toilet opportunities.
• Consider the local people; try to avoid making unnecessary noise when going through sleepy villages or cities late at night or early in the morning.
• Be aware of your surroundings; playing music or loud conversation will not always be appropriate.
• Be kind to the hospitaleros in albergues and those who serve pilgrims everywhere - often they are volunteers who deserve our gratitude and respect. They can also be a valuable source of local knowledge, so please treat them accordingly.
• Donativo accommodation is provided on a donation basis - their services to pilgrims are provided for free but it takes money to run them. Consider the value of what you have received and if you can, donate what you consider it worth.
• Your fellow pilgrims are walking the Camino too - be courteous, friendly, and helpful! Avoid turning on lights or making unnecessary noise in your accommodation, particularly late at night or early in the morning. For example, pack the night before or take your bag elsewhere to pack if you are leaving early in the morning.

Remember, this is your Camino.
You are responsible for your possessions, organisation, plans, personal safety, and security. 

The EU emergency number is 112. Consider downloading the Spanish Police (Guardia Civil) app ‘Alertcops.’