The “Camino de Santiago” is one of the most popular attractions in Europe for people who are looking to plan an alternative sort of trip in the continent. This ancient Christian pilgrimage, which always ends in the city of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain, is done by many every summer.
While most people who do the “Camino” start in the French Pyrenees and follow the traditional French Way, there are other ways which offer interesting alternatives to do this pilgrimage. Here are three others to consider!
Primitive Way
The Primitive Way links two of Spain’s most beautiful and historic cities, Oviedo and Santiago de Compostela. It cuts through the lush mountains and forest greenery of the northwest of Spain to provide a nature lover’s dream route and a great way to do the Camino in a shorter period of time.
While most of the possible routes of the Camino are mostly in Spain, the Portuguese Way offers people a route up the Portuguese coast and is a fantastic alternative if you want to discover what this criminally underrated European country has to offer!
If you want to do a long Camino like the traditional French one but prefer sticking to the coast, the Camino del Norte is your perfect option. Beginning in the stunning city of San Sebastian and traveling through other fantastic north coast cities like Bilbao, Santander, and Gijon, this route is perfect for ocean lovers.