Basic tips

 

  • check out the details of daily stages
  • get your pilgrim passport at our webshop or Narodne Novine 
  • book your accommodation in advance
  • bring a lot of water (minimum of 4 l) per daily stage and some dry food like energy bars, chocolates or dry fruit
  • It is advisable to take a cell phone and a map (available as GPS file)
  • it is advisable to use hiking poles and walk in a group (at least 2 persons)  
  • make sure you pace yourself and listen to your body signals
  • If you get injured or if the effort is too much for you, postpone your walk
  • please be careful, you are responsible for your own safety.
  • In case of emergency dial 112.
The first and the most important item of Camino gear are boots/shoes. These are two tips ......
I managed to avoid blisters completely while walking the Camino, and I’ve picked up a few lessons ......
Total weight you carry is something I can’t emphasize strongly enough. In my opinion; the less weight you carry = the better your Camino ......