Camino Resources

Below are some of my favorite resources on the Camino de Santiago that I have collected over the years. Use them to help you prepare for your Camino. I will update them as new information comes in. Let me know if you have a favorite resource to add to this list by posting in the comments below.

Resources:

The Pilgrim Project video I made in 2015-2016. With stories from 11 pilgrims about their walk.

• A Pilgrims Guide to the Camino de Santiago by John Brierley
• A Village to Village Guide to Hiking the Camino de Santiago by Dintaman and Landis (now on Kindle too)
• Albergue PDF Feb 2014 version
• Albergue Booking Ahead Website
• Albergue Website Reference
• American Pilgrims on the Camino FAQ Page
• Backpacker’s Gear School on YouTube has videos on how to fit boots, prevent blisters, load and fit backpack, etc!
• Blister Prevention Blog
• Budgeting blog by Hiking the Camino Blog
• Camino Costs Estimator
• Camino de Santiago by Helicopter Video
• Camino Documentary – Walking the Camino – Six Ways to Santiago
• Camino to Santiago de Compostela Blog by Johnnie Walker
• Caminoteca Website by couple in Pamplona who have done the Camino
• Dale & Arlene’s Camino Blog
• Injuries & their Treatment
• Life Happens Now Blog
• Map of the various Caminos
• Planning Your Trek on El Camino de Santiago Blog
• Portlandia Pilgrims Facebook Page
• Renegade Pilgrim Blog & Information
• Santiago Forum website
• Santiago Ways (a tour group for Camino Walkers)
• Shoes Blog (everyone will have their own opinion on best shoes or boots)
• Slow Down to Get Ahead Blog
• The Camino for Dummies Video (great, quick overview of key facts to know before you go)
• Thoughts on Camino de Santiago Video
• Umbrella Hands-free
• Vegetarian & Celiac Options on the Camino article
• Walkopedia website
• You Might be a Pilgrim If… Article